Beautiful knife!
Originally Posted by
Oldhiker
what is the function of the notches in the blade?
That is called jimping (I believed) and it is to allow purchase for your thumb when cutting. Sgian dubhs are extremely short gripped and don't really have enought room for a full palm on the handle. The jimping offers a very stable place for you to guide the blade through whatever medium you're tackling.
Jay
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