I just can't enjoy my Becker BK14.... GORE WARNING

[scruffuk]

....well not for two weeks at least!

WARNING GORE!!

After seeing Skylar's cool new necker sheaths I felt I NEEDED to stop dallying and get myself a 14.

Sadly, before it had even arrived I managed to do myslef a mischeif in the photocopying room.

I had been EDC'ing my Ka-Bar Mini Dozier for months, whilst at work (and too and from), however I was going for Korean food with the woman last night and thought I'd carry my Kershaw DWO instead, what with it being a darn site more dinky and potentially sheeple friendly (remember I'm from the UK so its still seen as a fixed blade in the eyes of the law, and I can only carry it with a 'reasonable excuse').

Anyways, I needed to get into a box of A4. No problem. Whipped out the DWO, cut the carton banding, cut my way into a ream, and then, when raising my hand, caught the tip of the knife on the underside of the counter and my right index finger decided to commit hari-kari on the blade!! It really did glide its way through, and got damn close to the bone too!!

Two and a half hours later, and a trip to A&E for a patch up, I return to work and the postie has just turned up with my Esky!!! Dammit!!!

This was the best shot I could get of the 'clean' wound, it was gushing too much blood

Two stiches down and still the claret flows

*Notice the blood on the tweezers....the cut is about 1/4" deep.
The surgeon had a GOOOOOOOOOD prod around in there. Thanks god for Lidocaine!!

Third stitch down was done buy a Student Doctor. Pretty neat job.....especially given his hands were shaking like a shiteing dog!!
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And now I have a tampon for a finger!

Right....enough of that....here's what I imagine will be a very comfy necker to use

And why I can't tell quite how it feels

Lastly, a group shot of the culprit, the Kershaw DWO, my loyal Ka-Bar (I do REALLY rate this knife) and the BK14

Thanks for your time folks!

scruff

 

[russianpolander]

That is a good one! Last time I saw one on an index finger like that it was my left index in the hedge trimmers, 'bout 15 years ago.

 

[LECTER]

Should have just put superglue on it.

Hope it heals but it looks okay to me.

 

[scruffuk]

Should have just put superglue on it.

Hope it heals but it looks okay to me.

Thanks.

Doc said it was too deep for a glue job. It was a clean cut, with a clean blade. So hopefully you're right.

Maybe some minor tendon damage and probable loss of feeling at the tip

 

[The Warrior]

Ouch.

 

[Moosez45]

Damn, scruff. Hate that, but hey, it looked like a good clean, smooth cut. Should heal up fast, or at least I hope you heal up fast, brother.

Moose

 

[scruffuk]

Damn, scruff. Hate that, but hey, it looked like a good clean, smooth cut. Should heal up fast, or at least I hope you heal up fast, brother.

Moose

Cheers amigo. I had plans to make some new pants and what not, but I guess that's gotta go on the back burner, I can hardly tie my shoes!

I'd have been really pi$$ed off if I'd been fooling around, but its just an unfortunate accident. C'est la vie!

 

[LECTER]

Thanks.

Doc said it was too deep for a glue job. It was a clean cut, with a clean blade. So hopefully you're right.

Maybe some minor tendon damage and probable loss of feeling at the tip

I was kidding of course.

Nerve damage isn't that bad there, have a lot in my hands and you don't notice it after a while.

 

[scruffuk]

I was kidding of course.

Nerve damage isn't that bad there, have a lot in my hands and you don't notice it after a while.

Soz, I've actually patched myslef up with glue a few times.

Guess that's kinda reassuring, thanks.

 

[LECTER]

Soz, I've actually patched myslef up with glue a few times.

Guess that's kinda reassuring, thanks.

Just saw your location, so there's no reason to have not gone to the ER, free healthcare ftw!

 

[scruffuk]

'free' is debatable....but yes, generally you are correct. its cost me nothing to get patched up....other than my taxes

 

[LECTER]

'free' is debatable....but yes, generally you are correct. its cost me nothing to get patched up....other than my taxes

Better have it come out of your taxes (and mine where I am) that not be able to pay for it at all right?

 

[scruffuk]

True. But if you are where I am....you don't have to have ever paid taxes to get it....which is another conversation entirely!

 

[LECTER]

True. But if you are where I am....you don't have to have ever paid taxes to get it....which is another conversation entirely!

True but it sure beats having to die or go bankrupt if you're ill.

 

[scruffuk]

Aye. We are most fortunate in that sense.

Its certainly saddening to think of all those who do not have the means to be healed.

 

[LECTER]

Its certainly saddening to think of all those who do not have the means to be healed.

50 million in the US who aren't insured!

Back on topic, take the stitches out yourself, it hurts less!

 

[Snakedoc]

Damn Bro, clean cut!!

Hope you heal quickly.

 

[Silverthorn]

That looks like it should heal up alright, but I bet it stung a bit.

Moose.... Your "One Piece" Avatar is WIN

 

[Hunter Sharp]

Of corse its a clean cut....it's a Becker!

 

[thrillbilly]

Of corse its a clean cut....it's a Becker!

5 demerits for you! He cut hisself with a Kershaw.










Hope that u can enjoy ur 14 soon brother, that looks like it will heal nicely......dont worry a lil nerve damage aint too bad lol I cant remember what ''normal'' fingers feel like anymore.