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    Default Double arrow and jimping

    1) What does it mean when you say that a particular razor is a double arrow?
    2) What is jimping?

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    Double Arrow is a maker of razors. Made in China I think. The jimps are the serrations on the tang used to hold the blade securely, such as when wet.

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    These are jimps. They're under the tang on this razor

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    We did a survey and found that (in our small cross-section)straight razor users prefer jimps. The main reason given was the improved grip on an otherwise slick steel surface, especially when covered with a lubriscious lather.

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    What are the different types of jimps? Ifa razor does not have jimps does this mean that it will not blade will not be held in place when it is wet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbcohen View Post
    What are the different types of jimps?
    All jimps I have ever seen are closely spaced, thick metal ridges. So I'd think the different types of jimps would be restricted to spacing, metal thickness, and metal type.

    Quote Originally Posted by jbcohen View Post
    Ifa razor does not have jimps does this mean that it will not blade will not be held in place when it is wet?
    The jimps are just an aid. An idiot will daily drop a wet razor that has jimps, and a careful shaver will rarely lose any control at all without them. The jimps help you get a better grip. The degree to which they help you is subjective
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    I like jimps. On the bottom is good, top and bottom even better. I don't need them but they are nice to have. I find it odd that the Dubl Duck Goldedge and Satinedge that I have do not have jimps.
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