Thread: Jimps? Who Needs 'Em?

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.

Originally Posted by Unit 91

What is this jimp you speak of?

a series of grooves files into the tang of the razor to increase gripping ability.

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.

Originally Posted by English

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,