Not useing safty bars on Spyderco Sharpmaker will lead to this.

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I feel so stupid for not using these bars and this is what happened. Spent a few hours in the ER last night had to get two stiches and a tetanus shot.I cant move my thumb up I hope that I didnt damage anything. Doc said it looked ok guess I just have to wait and see. :(

So just thought I would share this to any people that dont use those bars. You might want to think twice.
 
From what I understand, you have to be a paying member to attach pictures from the PC.

Not sure but I thought I read this in the past
 
churchlover said:
From what I understand, you have to be a paying member to attach pictures from the PC.

Not sure but I thought I read this in the past
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Yes you're correct.
 
There picture is up now. I need to learn how to use Image shack. I noticed they make the pictures alot bigger but this will do for now.
 
Don't worry about not being able to move your thumb; you just cut it, so it's inflamed for now.....nature's way of telling us to let it heal in peace!

I'm sure it will heal up fine with no loss of mobility, since it's just a small cut. (wanna see my 45 stitch chain saw scar? :eek: )

But you might have a bit of lasting loss of feeling right on the scar itself....judging from my many scars, over the years. (I'm not accident-prone; I'm just adventurous! :D )
 
Ackkkkkkkkk! :eek:

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aw heck. I've cut myself worse than that chewing on a hangnail :)

glad you're alright snapon
 
Ouch! After hitting the bars with the blade the a few times, and thinking "That could have been my thumb!" it kind of got embedded into my head to use them every time.
 
I just picked up some OTC stuff from the pharmacy today called Mederma. It's pricey (~$35 a 1.5 oz tube), but is supposed to remove scars very well. My doc recommended it to me yesterday for help in healing a surgical scar (post-bunionectomy).

Perhaps New Graham may someday start including a coupon for it along with their band-aids! :D
 
Oh come on. Scars are manly. And they make for good conversation.

BTW, nice (bad) cut. I usually dispense with the brass rods, but I'll probably use 'em for awhile again.
 
Deadhead Archer just reminded me. There is also a medical grade superglue, dermabond is the one I know of with fda approval, that can be used to heal wounds like that.

It would save a trip to the emergency room. and some money. something to think about for future reference. :)
 
I've never used the safety bars on my sharpmaker. Thanks to your post I'm going to start.

I suppose this should be automatic - like wearing seat belts, just do it without even thinking about it.
 
A cut in that area which was deep enough to require stitches should be open enough for the Dr. to see if you cut the tendon. I'm curious to see if they did spread it apart before stitching you up to see if your cordage was still intact.

Reason I bring this up is your inability to straighten your thumb. I got cut by a Buck 110 in nearly the exact same way and the same place as you but cleanly cut the tendon. I was unable to straighten my thumb until they made an incision up toward my wrist to retrieve the tendon that snapped back toward my wrist. Upon retrieval they took the seperated tendon, pulled the ends fairly taut and tied them in a square knot, then stitched me up. I was able to move my thumb right away, though somewhat painfully.:eek:
That was 23 years ago and to this day when I move my thumb you can see that knot move under the skin.:D That's what happens when a Marine goes in to get sewn back together by a Navy Corpsman.:eek: :rolleyes: :D
 
misque said:
Upon retrieval they took the seperated tendon, pulled the ends fairly taut and tied them in a square knot, then stitched me up. I was able to move my thumb right away, though somewhat painfully.:eek:
That was 23 years ago and to this day when I move my thumb you can see that knot move under the skin
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At least they knew enough about knots to use a square knot, and not a granny knot, so it held! :D
 
Everytime I use the Sharpmaker, I get lazy and never put in the bars. Starting today, that all changes.
Thanks for the reminder.
 
I've always been a coward. They provided the bars so I have dutifully used them every time I have used my Sharpmaker.

I see that snapOn is a new member - welcome! Your post has reminded lots of folks about safety while sharpening - good job.
 
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