Murray Carter "Three Finger Sharpness Test"....what?

germ1 said:
I agree with several people in this thread, I think the MC method is stupid. I run my finger or thumb against the blade, not with it. That's a good way to open yourself up, and I would laugh if I ever saw someone do it infront of me. It's like walking around with your finger on the trigger of a firearm, then being surprised when you shoot yourself.
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Germ1, Now that there is some funny stuff. I needed a laugh. Thanks
 
germ1 said:
I agree with several people in this thread, I think the MC method is stupid. I run my finger or thumb against the blade, not with it. That's a good way to open yourself up, and I would laugh if I ever saw someone do it infront of me. It's like walking around with your finger on the trigger of a firearm, then being surprised when you shoot yourself.
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What an ignorant statement. Comparing a test to check the sharpness of a knife is not even in the same realm as firearm safety. Secondly, it sounds as though you have no experience or knowledge of this method, therefore, any preconceived notions you have are driving your beliefs. Inform yourself before passing judgment.
 
somber said:
What an ignorant statement. Comparing a test to check the sharpness of a knife is not even in the same realm as firearm safety. Secondly, it sounds as though you have no experience or knowledge of this method, therefore, any preconceived notions you have are driving your beliefs. Inform yourself before passing judgment.
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Amen...
 
Running your fingers down the cutting edge of a knife is exactly the same as not practicing proper firearm safety, they're both idiotic. And they both have the potential to get you hurt. There's even people in this very thread saying they have seen first hand people cutting themslelfs open using this "test".
 
germ1 said:
Running your fingers down the cutting edge of a knife is exactly the same as not practicing proper firearm safety, they're both idiotic. And they both have the potential to get you hurt. There's even people in this very thread saying they have seen first hand people cutting themslelfs open using this "test".
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I would argue that those people are using the test improperly and that it's anecdotal stories, at best. I have extensive experience with this test, using it on 'properly sharp knives' and I have yet to cut anything more than the top epidermis on my fingers. The test, when done properly, it is both accurate and safe. If someone is moving their fingers on a knife enough to cut themselves, it's not the test that is a failure, it's their ability to understand the test and how execute it properly.
 
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