Owww! Man, that was stupid!

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lifter4Him

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Ok, last Friday, I'm sitting around looking at my Terzuola AFCK wondering how strong the liner lock is. Now, I can only speak for me, and $450 is alot of money, so no way was I gonna bang this blade on a table. I grab the handle and with my other hand under the blade I push up. You guessed it, the blade slammed close right on my first knuckle and it was so sharp I felt it hit the bone. It gets worse-2 days later my finger is all swollen and red. Yup, even though I kept it clean and bandaged, it is infected. Now, antibiotics and pain killers for a week. Guess I shoulda wrapped something around my hand when I tried this,huh?
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Well, as my wife says-there is a bright side-it's a good thing I dont collect guns,huh?

BTW-anybody know if Bob T. has an email address? I need to have him adjust the lock.

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lifter
Phil. 4:13

Dave
Wharton,NJ


 
Must be something about living in NJ, I guess.
What kinda painkillers do you have and more importantly, may I have some, plus whatever refills you have.
Thankyouverymuch!
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I gotta ask.... did you get the AFCK from Skylands?
If so, I'ma gonna be all POed at him, cuz he sold me one for $500!!!
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Mine's not in need of adjustment, however, and all my fingers are still attached.
HAH!

Hope you feel better soon, and got a little lesson outta the deal.

All the Best,
VG

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Vampire Gerbil: Nosferatus Rodentus Moderatus; similar to a domestic gerbil, except for the odd accent and little black cape.


 
Ya know, I think we're BOTH wrong in naming the Terzuola model.... amen't it something different?

Off to check, then post back so you'll be all surprised at the amount of responses you got,
I remain,
VG
 
Yep, I were right....
It's ATCF
Advanced
Combat
Tactical
Folder

Man, I DO have my moments, don't I?

Off to seek his email address, I re... awww... you know who I am
 
OUCH!!! That's gotta hurt!

Sorry that happened to you.

Hope you get better soon.

Bet you learned a lot about your knife...

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For the Weapons of our warfare are not of this world but mighty through God to demolish strongholds
 
Dave, sorry to hear about both your fingers and your $450 knife failure.

Bright side is that you still have your fingers and I guess Bob T. owes you an adjustment ... sorry I don't have his email, but an ad in Blade lists his business phone as 505-473-1002 (Santa Fe, New Mexico).

I personally think the knife FAQ ought to be updated ... the spine whack test shouldn't be done in your hands as described in the FAQ. I think the safest test would be to hold the knife handle on the edge of a table (blade edge down and blade protruding over the edge of the table), and while holding the handle down with one hand, push or hit the spine from the top with the other hand.

You can use as much force as you'd like and your fingers are out of harm's way if the lock should fail.

Good luck on mending your fingers and your knife.

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Longden Loo - Ventura, CA
Technology's the answer, what's the question?

 
Longden, Yep, I noticed that when I said it two posts ago!
Heh heh... just bustin'!
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Dave, I'ma lookin' at Bob's ad in Tactical Knives and he doesn't list an email address.
Here's the info:
3933 Aqua Fria Street
(Try 3933 Water Cold Street, in case you get a mono-lingual postmaster)
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(Try Santa Claus, NM, in case you get a ChristmasManiacal Posmaster)
Tel: 505-473-1002
Fax: 505-438-8018

Be sure to whine if you call. If I were you, I'd say something to the effect that I was minding my own business when SUDDENLY, the knife opened and closed itself as it sauntered towards me in a menacing manner. Explain that it lept at you at great speed, reminding you of Superman going after Wonderwoman that time she forgot to use the lead curtain in the dressing room, and say you put out your hand to defend yourself.

If he buys that crap, then say that you're a concert pianist (that's a silly sounding word, ain't it?) and that your career is over.
This oughta rack Bob with guilt, causing him to send you many, many knives outta fear of having his butt sued.
When the knives come in, ship 'em to me, as this will be payment for my legal advice.
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Amen't I the helpfullest rodent ya ever did see?!?!?!?
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Off the Hallucinate, I am,
Myself
 
Vg,
I think you've had enough pain killers for right now.

Dave,
Sorry to hear about that nasty little cut, and don't give Vg any more of your pain killers.
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I can't afford the medical bills from ROTFLMAO.
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So, what IS the speed of dark?

 
Misque reminded me that I never offered my condolences for your booboo finger, Lifter.

Sorry about that!
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I do lotsa EMS stuff, so I kinda block out minor injuries when I hear about 'em.

What woulda REALLY been cool was if you lived in my town and called an ambulance!! I woulda showed up, got you a bandaid, told you to get a ride to the ER (I'm serious... lol) then inspected your Terzuola!
I woulda asked what other knives you had, blah, blah and woulda hung out for a while.
(I still woulda made you find your OWN ride to the ER though)
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I've been known to show up at the scene of car vs. motorcycle, and inspected the damage of the bike more intently than the person lying on the road. Of course, this is usually done with the patient's consent... these Harley riders know that THEY'LL heal, but the bike repairs can be expensive!!!

Anyways, in closing, next time you wanna check the strength of a lock, ask someone here to do a test.
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Chewing bicycle chain to look sexy, I remain,
moi

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Vampire Gerbil: Nosferatus Rodentus Moderatus; similar to a domestic gerbil, except for the odd accent and little black cape.


 
VG, you're still #1. How'd you get to be a moderator, anyway? You're anything but moderate! :}
 
HarlowJ - If I remember correctly, Jim March had plans on being away for a few weeks and wanted to put the Community Forum in the hands of an able brained person.
Well, I jumped at the opportunity and posted without abaondon, talking about all sorts of things that came in and outta my head.

Ya know, it's funny, but Jim never DID go away for those weeks!
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Thanks for the rating!
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Off to yell at Judge Bitch, the evilest jurist ever to wear a frilly cape, I remain,
Me and VG

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Vampire Gerbil: Nosferatus Rodentus Moderatus; similar to a domestic gerbil, except for the odd accent and little black cape.


 
Jim didn't have to go lock hisself in a dark cell and write a Motion For Summary Judgement in his case because he scared opposing counsel into giving up asking for a jury.

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Anyways, trial is 12/20/99 and could last up to a week. Plus Community is getting big enough we could use two sets of eyes looking for the rare trouble that might pop up and while our favorite undead rodent can get pretty wild and crazy, he's never pissed anybody off and nobody that funny is stupid.

He's a credit to his species
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and a great moderator.

Jim
 
Gawd, Lifter, I almost forgot: the last time I sliced a finger, Walt Welch (MD!) made it real clear that I had two weeks to figure out whether or not a tendon was cut. Within that time, microsurgery could fix it, otherwise you're looking at permanant finger booboo.

Since we're both human, the same advice SHOULD apply. If you EMail Doc Welch with more details he should be able to give more clear guidance, OK?

Jim
 
no VG, I didnt get it from Skylands. I got it at the NY Show from Rhett Stidham cause Bob T. was sold out, and besides, this one has ironwood scales which are unusual. I have enough black G10 knives.
And actually, if I had gone for stitches like I should have when it happened, they would have prevented the infection.
Wonder if it was the sentry cloth stuff that caused it.
Anyway, next time I test a lock with my hands, I'll wrap a towel or something around my hand.
Oh well

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lifter
Phil. 4:13

Dave
Wharton,NJ


 
Lock failures are a pain. Of course, Lifter you already realize this.

The lock on my V.G.T.S. model fails all the time. I think there is a screw lose. ("VGTS" meaning "Vampire Gerbil Tactical Spork")

I can't find anyone make repairs because it is put together with explosive bolts.

Good luck with your finger, see a doctor, and keep the faith.
 
Last Thursday I was checking the lock on a new folder of mine as well. I had a rag wrapped around my hand, but it didnt matter . Two hours at the ER and six stitches later I was back at home, listening to my wife complain about me getting blood on the floor and carpet. I guess I should send the knife back to the custom maker, but I am to embarrassed to call, and confess my stupidity.
Hope you heal quickly
Boomer
 
You guys are really startin' to scare me. I finally convince myself to buy a Spydie Military, thinking it's the best thing to hit mother earth in a while (at least that I don't already have, and until a Military with a new lock comes along), and two weeks after that I'm reading this thread!
I just had to pull my Military out of my waistband and try the same thing. DOH! The lock held! Whew!
Get well soon, lifter4Him.

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It just a ****ing staple!!
Guess who...
St. Mary's County, Republik of Marilundt
 
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