The Tenets of Knife Safety

[Owen K.]

I just had a thought, a rare phenomenon. You all know the three rules of gun safety, that are recapped when instructing beginners. What is the knife equivilant? If I were trying to concisely instruct someone on knife use what 3, 5, 10 core rules should I lay down?

My Example:
1) Don't cut towards yourself and anticipate slippage.
2) Don't try to catch a falling knife.
3) Always treat your edge with respect.
4) Don't pry with your knife.
5) Dont play with your knife in public.

 

[Blues]

I think we mean "tenets"...will change title.

 

[Owen K.]

I think we mean "tenets"...will change title.

Gosh darn autocorrect. Thank you.

 

[Alberta Ed]

"Don't loan your knife" should be another.

 

[J85909266]

I agree with all of these. The only one I occasionally break is cutting towards myself, but I am very aware when I am doing it, and go very slowly and carefully.

 

[killgar]

"Killgar's Tenets of Knife Safety"

If you want to stay safe, don't touch Killgar's knives.

 

[PMQ]

Don't let your knife get too dull

 

[Jesse B.]

When inspecting retracted OTF autos, AIM AWAY FROM FACE.

 

[marchone]

Don’t poke yourself in the face when wiping sweat off your brow.

 

[Wasty]

Don't chop wood with fogged up glasses!

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

Combination survival/chefs knives can only be found in Sweden….just to keep you safe.

 

[Lee D]

Take your time, making precise and deliberate cuts. If ya get in hurry you’re far more likely to have an accident.

 

[Wild Willie]

How about the old Chris Reeve standby? Think twice, cut once.

Says it right on the box.

 

[DocJD]

If you play with knives , have first aid ready !

 

[000Robert]

Don't use your knife as a screwdriver.

 

[Arathol]

Keep your fingers out of the way when closing a folder...

 

[not2sharp]

Keep your Tetanus vaccination current.

n2s

 

[not2sharp]

Is "Learn to bleed with dignity" too advanced for beginners?

n2s

 

[Bob Denman]

Since I'm currently wearing two patches over knife-caused leakages: I probably should keep my mouth shut!
But since that's not possible:
Don't cut toward yourself.
Firm grasp on the handle: blades aren't for holding!
Dull knives makes for much messier wounds...
If you try to catch a falling knife: it will most likely catch you!
Trying to force a knife to do something it wasn't designed for is a recipe foe disaster
When you break a knife: parts end up sticking out of the darndest places

 

[Grayman1984]

Combination survival/chefs knives can only be found in Sweden….just to keep you safe.

That should be rule #1 honestly