Experience the Sharpness of Our Forged Cutlery - A Cautionary Tale

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around personal experiences with the sharpness of forged cutlery, particularly incidents of cutting oneself while using various knives. Participants share their stories of accidents in the kitchen, often accompanied by humor and camaraderie.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, recounts a serious accident where they sliced off part of their finger while using a forged cutlery knife.
  • Another participant shares their experience of cutting themselves with the Apple Wedger, expressing relief at wearing gloves.
  • Several users mention similar experiences of cutting themselves with various knives, including the serrated peeler and tomato knife.
  • One participant expresses fear of the forged cutlery santoku knife due to its sharpness, sharing that they prefer to use smaller knives for delicate fruits.
  • Another participant reflects on their past experiences with dull knives causing more accidents, noting that using sharp knives has reduced their injuries.
  • One participant humorously notes that their finger injury was due to trying to be fancy with their knife skills while preparing kiwi and pineapple.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the safety and handling of sharp knives, with some participants expressing fear and caution, while others emphasize the importance of respecting sharp tools rather than fearing them.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes related to kitchen accidents, highlighting a range of experiences with different knives and the context of their use.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to consultants looking to share or learn about personal experiences with kitchen tools and safety in cooking.

leftymac
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Well, not that there is, but if there was ever any doubt as to the sharpness of our forged cutlery, let me lay it to rest now. Tonight I was slicing kiwi and I decided to get all fancy and try some gourmet knifework...yes, you see where this is going...

I managed to slice off a good-sized portion of my middle finger tip, including some of the nail! After a nice visit to the ER I am back home all bandaged up. Let me tell you...it is hard to type with a wrapped up middle finger!

I wonder if that little piece that was chopped off will grow back...
 
OUCH! Hope your finger gets to feeling better! I cut myself at a show with the Apple Wedger! Good thing I wear gloves! LOL
 
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Cookin Kristen said:
OUCH! Hope your finger gets to feeling better! I cut myself at a show with the Apple Wedger! Good thing I wear gloves! LOL
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I will also add that it isn't fun to see your fingertip lying on the counter. :thumbdown:
 
Which knife did you use?? I've sliced off the edge of my thumb and finger nail with both the serrated peeler and the tomato knife. Along with a slice down the center of my thumb from the apple wedger (no wonder it warns you not to push back through!) and a beautiful V-shape slice on my fore finger with the V-shape cutter.

At least it wasn't at a show!
 
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wadesgirl said:
Which knife did you use?? I've sliced off the edge of my thumb and finger nail with both the serrated peeler and the tomato knife. Along with a slice down the center of my thumb from the apple wedger (no wonder it warns you not to push back through!) and a beautiful V-shape slice on my fore finger with the V-shape cutter.

At least it wasn't at a show!
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It was the forged cutlery santoku knife. That beast is sharp!
 
leftymac said:
It was the forged cutlery santoku knife. That beast is sharp!
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Oooh!!! It's not wonder you took off so much! I'm actually scared of that knife (reminents of my childhood!). I like it but I barely use it because I am so afraid to cut myself. Next time, use one of the smaller knives on your more delecate fruit. Might save you a finger or two!
 
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wadesgirl said:
Oooh!!! It's not wonder you took off so much! I'm actually scared of that knife (reminents of my childhood!). I like it but I barely use it because I am so afraid to cut myself. Next time, use one of the smaller knives on your more delecate fruit. Might save you a finger or two!
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It's what I get for trying to go all Top Chef on my kiwi. I was cutting apart a pineapple too so I figured why dirty two knives? Washing an additional knife vs. spending 2 hours in the ER......hmm.
 
leftymac said:
Well, not that there is, but if there was ever any doubt as to the sharpness of our forged cutlery, let me lay it to rest now. Tonight I was slicing kiwi and I decided to get all fancy and try some gourmet knifework...yes, you see where this is going...

I managed to slice off a good-sized portion of my middle finger tip, including some of the nail! After a nice visit to the ER I am back home all bandaged up. Let me tell you...it is hard to type with a wrapped up middle finger!

I wonder if that little piece that was chopped off will grow back...
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It will grow back........mine did anyway. LOL.
 
OUCH!
Feel better Keith!
 
Ouch! Sorry you did that.

I had a reputation of always cutting myself. It seemed that every time I turned around I would cut myself when preparing dinner. Then I got the PC knives. My DH was alarmed when he saw how sharp they were (this was before the forged) but amazingly once I started using SHARP knives I wasn't getting cut any more. It seems the duller knives slipped and that's how it would happen.

I now use the forged knives every day and so far so good - but I am careful because of stories like this. My point is: don't be afraid of our sharp knives, respect them.

I have cut myself on the apple wedger though - taking it out of my crate!:eek:
 
Ewwww. Sorry to hear about your accident.

I've got a really good scar from the US&G and have cut myself (just not seriously) on most everything we sell that is sharp.

One question, are you now "righty"mac?
 
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chefjeanine said:
Ewwww. Sorry to hear about your accident.

I've got a really good scar from the US&G and have cut myself (just not seriously) on most everything we sell that is sharp.

One question, are you now "righty"mac?
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Haha...nope still lefty! I chopped the finger on my right hand since I hold the knife with my left. It's the kiwi's fault anyway...it wasn't as ripe as it should've been. Maybe I need to get the hold and slice for cutting those little fruits!
 

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