Just kind of curious.....
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Just kind of curious.....
They used to sharpen the notch and use it for nose hair. :)
There are in fact many thoughts on the matter and this is not a new topic - rather than list out the plausible reasons for the notch, I will refer you to the excellent search facility at the top right of the screen, or allow others to chime in.
James.
:hmmm:Yup, looked in the wiki right after I posted, but i would still ask does anyone use it for anything? It seems using it to open the blade is asking for trouble, but that also seems the only practical use for it. I like the looks of them. Maybe it was like the hook removal tool on the old Swiss Army knives?:rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
Well yes, one theory that seems to have perpetual support is the "used for opening with pocket or some other non-finger related device" due to the free hand not being free. Apparently barbers had quite busy hands. But I seem to recall that even the name "barber's notch" is disputed.
It is one of History's Mysteries :D
James.
I have used the barber notch on many occasions to pry open newly acquired but old, jammed-shut razors
I believe the most recent finding was that it is used to be able to shave under the mustache, you know when they used to curl them . Is it true or not we will never know I guess. Other than that it is anyone's guess for the function of the hollow point as it is called in the books.
I'm beginning to think some wise guy put them there to puzzle future generations. I like them because it, the notch, enables me to get in close between my nose and my upper lip when I'm doing my 'Clark Gable' style mustache. You younger guys will have to google that to get the idea. ;-)
I'm beginning to think they are proof of "Ancient Aliens" messing with our heads.
Actually that would be Eric's/HNSB avatar.Quote:
Originally Posted by normbal
It could be for creating small rifts in the fabric of space/time to aid in the obliteration of facial hair. That or I have no idea what it is for. I'll let you decide.:)
Not sure if It was in the wiki when I went through it but I read in other places it being called a Sheffield notch. No doubt that is also disputed as a point of origin. Seems to me that it would be a way of removing weight from the tip to make a more balanced blade.
It is also sometimes called a hoglahoo gouge. It just depends who you talk to
I actually asked a Neighbor of mine that very question (is a very old retired barber) His answere I thought was very unique,without a thought he said: the notch is used to open the blade one handed by hooking it into the cuff of my barbers smock,never heard that one before.
i think it's just to look awesome. like flame decals.
I don't think the barber's notch was used for shaving. It was probablly used during blood-letting years by holding your finger along the spine and the finger tip resting in the notch holding the balde steady while making the insinsion.
Hey there Guys,
I don't know about any of you, but I use the notch when I hone razors. It makes manipulation of the blade much easier, with a little manual dexterity I can really move the blade about using it.
Carl.
My guess and that is all anybody has, not real function just fashion. then again i have seen it listed as a "dreadnought" as it looks like the bow of the very early steel battleships.
or maybe it is something to make future generations say "i wonder what ???? was for"
When the razor reached the end of its life it became a cheese knife 😃
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