Cuts like a knife

[wensynch]

$5 on some CR gloves, like GTech, and call it a day.

 

[22-rimfire]

Sometimes things happen even when you're typically pretty careful. They are called accidents. Working not long ago we were removing some metal duct work and my helper asked me to grab onto it and help "pull". My immediate thought was to grab and yank, but every damn time I mess with the stuff I get cut, so I retrieved a pair of gloves before even touching it. Even with gloves on, I might still get poked with a sharp metal screw through the gloves or scratched. Expect the unexpected.

As far as knives go, you should just employ good working or using habits consistently. You'll still get an occasional cut, but that is just the way it is when you use sharp things on a regular basis. I don't think the firearm analogy works.

 

[Monofletch]

99% of the cuts I have received over the years are from cutting damn zip ties. When I see a plastic tie, I move on! (and get the scissors)

 

[22-rimfire]

Wire cutters work real well for zip ties. They are tough.

 

[GREENJACKET]

Zip ties, as said, I get the snips out.
Plastics and sharp edges do't mix well, better saws or hot wires.

Using the right tool for the job is better, now I go and get the right tool rather than try with the wrong one.

 

[Park Swan]

If you don't cut towards yourself, you won't be cut! There are proper ways to make all kinds of cuts, and I see people doing some weird things with their knives. I only cut myself doing stupid activities, like opening a can of condensed milk with a ka-bar.

 

[NJBillK]

I find that I get bit by folders and smaller <5" bladed fixed blades more often.

That very well may have to do with the fact that I cut meat for a living and use knives that are 7" - 10" for 6 - 8 hours a day.

Still get bit, still have to learn, still have to buy more bandaids, still sucks...

 

[THEJimmyN]

Luckily I haven't cut myself too hard. No memorable experiences with folder incidents, but many kitchen accidents! Worst time was with a global kitchen knife. Was cutting open a packet of steak and ended up slitting my finger. I'll spare the details, but had to go to the ER.

 

[KITROBASKIN]

At Smoky Mountain Knifeworks, choosing a budget Spyderco to keep with family in North Carolina (airline complications avoidance)

Trying out a Byrd rescue type of blade (safer sheepsfoot profile, right?)

Went to close it the way I have closed Spyderco knives for 30 something years... Drops of blood on the floor, salesperson acting nonchalantly, took a few minutes to stop bleeding. Definitely bought that blade.

 

[Billy The Blade]

I was wiping down my Scagel earlier, and noticed blood......I didn't even realize I cut myself. I will admit that I was daydreaming about something else at the time.....

...Maybe you were daydreaming about another blade, and your Scagel got jealous, Lol

I agree, though, that knowing the knife that you are carrying / using,
consistant careful & proper cutting use / technique limits being cut,
however, we all know that it's happened to all of us on occasion or more...
Happy 4th to all ! B.T.B.

 

[ThePeacent]

Never close a locing blade while looking in another direction...

Even the dumbest, goofiest most innocent looking butter blade will slice you up if you don't handle it with care and it has a sharp edge...

Ridiculous, I know.