1st blood!

Lost Dog

Lost Dog

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Hello All,

It was maybe a week or so ago I joined the forums.

I asked you'all which balisong should be my 1st (brand-newbie question).

Most who responded said the BM-42 was a good choice. You'all also recommended getting some band-aids ready ;) .

Well...how right you'all are :o .

I've drawn 1st blood!

It was an imporperly performed latch drop. Somehow...uhhh...I managed to let my pinky slip between the latch handle and the blade when closing. Bad timing probabily.

Now I know why the latch handle is also called the bite handle ;) .

Ohhh well, I've got nine fingers left...:D .

LD
 
lol, congrats!

I managed to cut myself with my BM42S when it was locked open the other day, as I was cutting up the top of a Wilson volleyball to make Wilson from Cast Away.
 
I don't consider a blade mine unless it bites me from time to time. I definetly couldn't name one unless I've gotten a nice little nip from her (my baby Ami stabbed about 1/4 into my thigh).
 
Hello All,

I suppose it's like not owning the motorcycle until you have to push it a mile or two ;) .

I certainly won't stop flipping my BM-42, I play, I pay.

OK...back to Clay's site...uhhh I mean work :D .

LD
 
The bm42s are great arent they ? I got my bm42A not to long ago and it has also drawn first blood. I did a simple throw with tape on the blade. I exacuted it perfecttly but when I caught it my hand lost its grip and the point just went into my hand.:eek: It didnt really hurt ("much")but it made me realize that the points of the bm42s are extremely pointy. Ever since then I just make sure that the point has at least two layers on it. Once you get to learning the throws I recommend you do the same thing lost dog.:D That way you can save yourself some bandages.:)
Remember you cant get worse.....you can always get better.
(most of the time)Dont let the blood scare you away.:D
 
Hey Chinese man,

At this point I'm not ready for any aerial maneuvers. Just opening, closing, etc...The best I can do, is a basic finger twirl :D .

Also, I haven't taped my BM-42, perhaps when I'm ready to start aerial maneuvers, or manipulations that use the bite handle more often, I'll throw some tape on ;) .

Questions: What kind of tape is best to use? After you're ready to lose the tape, how do you get the !#$~ing adhesive off the blade :mad: ?

Anyhow, thanks for sharing...LD
 
I prefer electrical tape, it is stronger than scotch. To take it off, if there is any crap left over on the blade you can just use warm water and a cloth or paper towl, though WD-40 and a paper towl works great was well. BTW, "Goo Gone" or any other adhesive remover works the best.
 
Yeah electrical tape is what I use all the time. When ever I do get some goowey stuff :eek: on my blade I just rub it with my hand and it goes away. :D
 
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