Could have been REALLY bad.

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cybrok

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First, I must admit I was really dumb on that one.

On a college activity. Two guys were tied by a tie wrap (not by the police, don't worry). Since there were no scissors near, they asked me to free them with my knife. (yep, everyone, security included, knows I have a knife and I'm the one to ask for when something needs to get cut).

I took out my Cuda Maxx, not the best one for that task, but still.

The week before, we were cleaning an agora and I had nearly a hundred tie wraps to cut. It's easy when they are tied on steel rods. But that was not the case, the tie wrap was on human arms.

I was focusing on not hurting them, watching closely. Then it happened. The tie wrap broke and the blade kept it's way... right between my eyes.

I could have lost an eye on that one, I really was stupid. Now I have a one inch cut on my nose and another on my forehead. It will probably heal fast and leave small or no scar as the blade was razor sharp, but I learned my lesson.

I also realized that a Cuda Maxx is a little big for EDC tasks [DELETED]
I told you my story for 2 reasons:

1- So you will never do the same dumb mistake.
2- [DELETED]
 
this is one of those super rare, you've been warned events in life.

i think we all get too comfortable with our sharp and pointies that lessons like this really serve us well.

my edc has a serrated edge which I personally find a great addition (not many like it though).
 
ouch :eek:

Why do those "life lessons" always have to be so scary? Glad to hear you weren't hurt worse.
 
ACStudios said:
Why do those "life lessons" always have to be so scary? Glad to hear you weren't hurt worse.
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You know how your face is: full of blood vessels.

The girls with the first aid kit tought it was pretty severe, I was bleeding a lot. So she had a guy with blood all over his face, telling her calmly not to panic.

That part was funny.
 
My dad taught me when I was 8 never to take a shot with a rifle if the consequences of a miss were more than I could live with. Khuks taught me not to take the swing if the glance, or the crash-through included me or someonelse in the trajectory.

Still, a couple times the little ones wander in front of the chopping and I have to catch myself and stop. They may be 10 feet away but I know if I lose the blade it's likely in their body somewhere. You can't throw khuks unless you're a expert, but with my luck a missle will land blade in.


Glad you only got cut.

munk
 
Safety is always first priority. But accidents still happen. You can't prevent them 100%, but you can make the odds in your favor (and your environment's favor).

I find this kind of things happen when you are not in your normal state of being. Like when you are tired, or in this case- affected by the moment.

Don't beat yourself up. Laugh it off, and be a little wiser next time.
 
This was a great cautionary tale *until* you spammed that it was available somewhere forsale or trade.

Folks...I didn't make this rule...you are *not* allowed to advertise sales here, period.

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Sorry for that.

My bad, I didn't know those rules were for trades too. I should have.

You guys know me, I didn't meant any bad.
 
I'm glad to hear it didn't turn out any worse than it did.

You may want to think about getting one of these, they're perfect for safely cutting tie wraps, seat belts, clothing and blue roofing tarps (and they open beer bottles pretty well too ;) ). I never go anywhere without mine:

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I like that rescue hook. Seen 'em, but never tried one. I should check them out.

Every now and then, one of these things happen, and I know that I have more than a few scars that constantly remind me what I shouldn't do. Just gotta learn from those mistakes!

Chris
 
I used to utilize my Rescue Hook pretty regularly. one heckuva nice item, and among the best "Rescue" knives I ever used. I still have one of the first ones with the round hole in the middle rather than the O2 wrench.

Glad you weren't hurt worse. I've had similar. I once was working in an awkward position on some exterior stairs and wave opened a knife and got my five year old son who I didn't realize was right behind me right in the very corner of his eye with the tip. Just another fraction of an inch....

Thankfully the knife was already very dull from working all day, so very little harm was done, and today he doesn't even have a mark.

Still gives me shivers and pangs of guilt to recollect the experience.

And remember, to err is human. It's only stupid if you don't learn from it.
 
Stuff happens Cybrok...as long as guys don't get mad at me for doing what I am supposed to do..no problem.

ps: The points simply go away without repeated infractions.
 
Runs With Scissors said:
I used to utilize my Rescue Hook pretty regularly. one heckuva nice item, and among the best "Rescue" knives I ever used. I still have one of the first ones with the round hole in the middle rather than the O2 wrench.
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The O2 wrench doesn't fit most of the bottles where I work anyways. :rolleyes:
 
One week after:

The scar on my nose almost disappeared. The one on my forehead is healing. The cut was so thin, people tought I was attacked by a cat :P

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Shitty pic, I know.
 
Large, comfy handle, short, easy to control blade and no guard makes for an easy cutter that is unlikely to get away from you. Also, you might want to rethink your approach to knife safety.
Glad it was a painful, but not debilitating or permanent injury.
 
The Rescue Hook is a handy little tool. Cut twine, sharpen pencils, even open envelopes. Strop it with a leather bootlace.

I carry a Boker SubCom pretty much all the time now as backup to whatever big knife. There's a newer model SubCom with a combo edge, ideal for this sort of small utility cutting.

I'm glad it was just a touch! The Maxx is one big slicing blade to see coming at you!
 
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