Definitions
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- noun A series of
notches down the spine of ablade created to provide grip on a knife beyond thebolster
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Examples
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To give you extra cutting power, Buck implemented jimping (thumb grooves) on the spine of the blade.
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I would think the cast would be jimping to work with these names.
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The claims of ergonomics for the handle hold true; even without jimping (a glaring miss) the packrat locks into the hand well.
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The grey G10 scales on this model are well executed and provide a sure grip as does the jimping on the blade.
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The claims of ergonomics for the handle hold true; even without jimping (a glaring miss) the packrat locks into the hand well.
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Add to that a variety of handle colors (blaze orange, black, OD), a strong properly mounted clip, and outstanding jimping and the little Ganyana is a perfect EDC blade.
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CRKT M21 and M18 series offer outstanding value for the price paid: high quality AUS8 blade steel, superb finishing on blade and handles, fast flip opening, excellent jimping (a necessity sans thumb ramp), tight lockup (batoning not withstanding), narrow tip configured for proper tip up carry, and overall rugged good looks.
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The grey G10 scales on this model are well executed and provide a sure grip as does the jimping on the blade.
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But beyond that the CRKT M21 and M18 series offer outstanding value for the price paid: high quality AUS8 blade steel, superb finishing on blade and handles, fast flip opening, excellent jimping (a necessity sans thumb ramp), tight lockup
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Add to that a variety of handle colors (blaze orange, black, OD), a strong properly mounted clip, and outstanding jimping and the little Ganyana is a perfect EDC blade.
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