Grinling Whittler, and lessons learned *GRAPHIC-ISH WARNING*

The pause also gives you a glimmer of hope that you didn't do what you think you did and you're fine. Then you either see the blood and/or feel the pain and hope is lost.
Joe58 said:
Yeah no lie. Lol. You know you messed up, look at the cut, then it starts to bleed and hurt. There's like a slight pause in there that seems like a long time but is actually a slip second. Followed usually by a curse word or two, then if my wife is around, she walks up with the first aid kit. Been married a long time. She knows my "cut myself again" cursing.
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Habiru said:
Honestly, I've never used anything other than the block of wood in the way of the cutting path before. Probably why even though I bought the gloves, they have sat on my desk. It just didn't occur to me to put it on! Other than the occasional glance (which didn't dot much but draw a little sting and blood) I had been uninjured up to now. I guess I just put too much faith in the wood. Now I think I was just lucky.

If you search online you can find some pretty good level 5 kevlar knit gloves pretty cheap. PM me if you want details on the ones I got. As for the knife hand, I don't use anything. The technique I've developed for backward cuts means even if the blade overpasses, my hand curls away from the meat, and the knife travels out of the way. I think I just have to get used to the idea of that glove. It feels cumbersome, but I've heard it quickly passes after a session or two. For your edification, and because this thread needs a positive picture, here's one of the pieces I did this christmas season. A quick ornament for the tree:
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Great looking ornament! I've been slowly putting together a "whittling kit" for myself. At this point all I need is a strop (looking to make one myself), and some hand protection (pm incoming).
 
I cut my pinky right off when I was around 15 being an idiot. I had a buck crosslock and after i finished cutting whatever i was cutting I thought it would be a good idea to stab it into my bed frame. My hand slid right down the blade and cut all the way through the bone. Barely even felt it but when I showed it to my buddy and it was hanging by a thread of skin he almost passed out. Still cant move it right to this day after they sewed it back on the tendons were completely cut in half.
 
grailhunter78 said:
I cut my pinky right off when I was around 15 being an idiot. I had a buck crosslock and after i finished cutting whatever i was cutting I thought it would be a good idea to stab it into my bed frame. My hand slid right down the blade and cut all the way through the bone. Barely even felt it but when I showed it to my buddy and it was hanging by a thread of skin he almost passed out. Still cant move it right to this day after they sewed it back on the tendons were completely cut in half.
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That one made me wince! Good lord that must have been rough!
 
Habiru said:
That one made me wince! Good lord that must have been rough!
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Honestly when it first happened it didnt hurt that bad. But after they sewed it back on and set the bone it was pretty rough for a few days while it was knitting back together.
 
I'm sure most of us have had the oops moment, but this thread made me wonder, with our old user knives, how many different people have "oopsed" themselves on a single knife over a hundred or so years!!

Heal well!!
 
Day three update:

Just changed the bandage, and cleaned up the finger a bit. Most of the Woundseal that isn't attached has flaked away, leaving a final impression of just what I did. Thought you all might like to see :D

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Still hurts now and then, but blood flow looks good (I checked nail bed response). Color is ok, with no red areas, so other than a military style flat top, it should be just fine. I managed to whittle another project (climb back on the horse and all). It was a little nerve wracking, but felt good. Should be back to normal in no time.

Have a great night everyone!
 
I typically super glue any cuts that look like they need a stitch or two. My wife calls me names when I do it, but it works!
 
Been there, numerous times, with the stitch scars to prove it. My own fault for hurrying, whittling while tired, and not keeping the blade properly sharp (it hurts less with a really sharp blade:D).
 
OK, who hasn't done this. can't even remember all of mine. Most were fixed up by a clean paper towel or napkin held on by duct tape.
 
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