Old_School, you'll be filing for awhile on hardened steel. It won't be worth your time. I don't care for them, I think they look goofy and don't change your grip.
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Old_School, you'll be filing for awhile on hardened steel. It won't be worth your time. I don't care for them, I think they look goofy and don't change your grip.
Ahhhh... now I understand. Thanks!
I like a Good Jimp!
I'll take em... I don't really need them but I would prefer em...
yup - I prefer a razor with jimps but there are great ones without too
Cheers
Ivo
I'll ask you two simple questions.
Why would the manufacturer of a mass produced product add jimps?
Why do the best/classiest/top of range razors always have jimps?
Even today. I ask you to look at the new ranges of DOVO and TI razors. Why do the best products have a grip on the blade.
The answer is because a grip is better, easier to hold and gives you less chance of slipping in your hold at a critical moment.
No not essential I agree. A bit like ABS disc breaks on a car. Not essential but they may save your life (or your skin).
So don't be surprised why razors with gimps sell for a higher price.
It's because they are safer, usually top of the range and likely better.
IMHO.
Actually there are many vintage high end razors that don't have them. As I recall no Double Ducks have em and many Pumas don't either. I have some Dovo's that don't either. Tim Zowada doesn't use them either as does Mr Williams on many of his and my TI Damascus does not have them.
Its really a style thing.
Like em, prefer razors with them. Functional with good grip like Joh Engstrom frame backs feel the best.
Kind regards,