I was doing a little comparison between a Busse FSH, Scrapper 6, Dog Father and a BRKT Bravo 2. I got a blister about half-way through and put on a glove to cover it up. Well, one of the knives is a little slick with a glove and the very first swing it let loose. Right into my leg. I didn't think it was that major and just wrapped it up for about three hours. My wife thought otherwise and took me to ER. Nine stiches later and I'm back home. Unfortunately (besides my leg) I won't have time to load all the videos into youtube tonight. I learned a few lessons today; nothing like real-life experience.

Some learning:
1) The three knives that did NOT let loose had a guard on both ends of my hand, which prevented the knives from sliding around too much
2) Slick gloves and slick handles DON'T mix
3) I have a new appreciation for lanyards
4) High speed chopping wears me out and gives me a blister
5) I need to work on my chopping technique
6) The doctor says I have a lightning bolt laceration...cool
7) Heavy 8" and 10" choppers are in a league of their own
8) RESPECT THE BLADE

There might be a few other things after I watch my videos and get my thoughts together about the comparison.

Oh, what's a post like this without pictures, even bad cell-phone ones:
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lol! i hate to chuckle on ya ,but it is funny. trust me i know what ya mean by respect the big blades i about got myself with a big machette that i mad cuz i completely underestimated it.

i messed myself up a couple a weeks ago FastCamo has picks and video i will have to see if he will upload it for ya <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

i had a bark river mountain man dagger for a minute and thought the handle was too slick.

glad it wasn't worse!

Those of us who like to play with sharp things sometimes pay the price. Every injury is a learning experience. My last serious cut was because I was using a lanyard. It was very hot and my hands were sweaty. I was doing some clearing with a very sharp machete when the handle slipped from my hand. So then I had this sharp 18" blade whipping around my wrist! It caught my knee and the blood trail is still visible on my back porch. So I don't think a lanyard is the answer. I know I don't use them any more.

OUCH!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> I hope it heals quick!

Lightening Bolt laceration....Should we start calling you Harry Potter? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

HA

Hope you heal up alright. Can't wait to see your videos.

Ouch. It will up fine and you will be back at it.

One of my kids already started. LOL. How about some variation...scarry otter?

LOL!HOW BOUT HARRY SQUATTER!