KNIFE SAFETY
There is a saying that in use a sharp knife is safer than a blunt knife as you need to apply less pressure.
This is true, however a sharp knife used unwisely is even more dangerous.
Here are a few points to make the use of your knife safer.
Your knife will arrive razor sharp,
so please exercise extreme care when removing & replacing it in the sheath,
make sure your fingers do not get in the way.
Do not force the knife in to the sheath, if the knife snags then it is not correctly positioned.
Always cut where possible with the sharp edge pointing away from you.
Always think 'what if ' when cutting with the knife. Think where the knife will end up if it slips ?
Move away from other people & animals when you are cutting with the knife.
When the knife is not being used it should be kept in its sheath safely out of the way.
Never leave your knife unsheathed on the floor,- the consequences could be serious.
The most crucial advice I can give you is,
Imagine the triangle that is formed between both knees and your groin,
this area contains the Femoral artery, which is the size of a hosepipe & under pressure.
If you cut your Femoral artery you will bleed out in minutes
NEVER CUT IN THIS AREA
Cut with the knife on the outside of your legs.
Alternatively sit down with your elbows on your knees and cut out in front of your knees.
There is a saying that in use a sharp knife is safer than a blunt knife as you need to apply less pressure.
This is true, however a sharp knife used unwisely is even more dangerous.
Here are a few points to make the use of your knife safer.
Your knife will arrive razor sharp,
so please exercise extreme care when removing & replacing it in the sheath,
make sure your fingers do not get in the way.
Do not force the knife in to the sheath, if the knife snags then it is not correctly positioned.
Always cut where possible with the sharp edge pointing away from you.
Always think 'what if ' when cutting with the knife. Think where the knife will end up if it slips ?
Move away from other people & animals when you are cutting with the knife.
When the knife is not being used it should be kept in its sheath safely out of the way.
Never leave your knife unsheathed on the floor,- the consequences could be serious.
The most crucial advice I can give you is,
Imagine the triangle that is formed between both knees and your groin,
this area contains the Femoral artery, which is the size of a hosepipe & under pressure.
If you cut your Femoral artery you will bleed out in minutes
NEVER CUT IN THIS AREA
Cut with the knife on the outside of your legs.
Alternatively sit down with your elbows on your knees and cut out in front of your knees.