Watch out for sharp knives, too

Watch out for sharp knives, too

In a previous posting I referred to an Edgecraft Electric Sharpener
http :// tinypic,com /2yzfyvp.jpg
in part saying "I never have used this. I wouldn't mind using it.
But don't know if it's
an OK appliance."

Yesterday I sharpened one each 3", 5", 8", & 10" knife. I have not
had a sharp knife in 20 years, only sharpened with a steel, except
for brand-new knives, I don't think I've cut my finger(s) more than 5x
in that period of time.

However, today, with latex gloves on which is more the norm than not,
I was holding the knife in my left hand, while running the washcloth
down it, thereby slashing my finger a big bold gash!

I've always adhered to the cliche that people get cut more often by
dull knives, but certainly I will not give that much credence today.
Watch out for the sharp knives, too!
Dee Dee

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

Dee Dee wrote:
> However, today, with latex gloves on which is more the norm than not,
> I was holding the knife in my left hand, while running the washcloth
> down it, thereby slashing my finger a big bold gash!

We've probably all done that at least once. Still smarts, though. 8;)

These days when I wash knives I hold the handle in my left hand with the
cutting edge against the bottom of the sink while washing. Seems to work...

-- Larry

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

On Feb 20, 9:58 pm, usenet <use...@xhost.org> wrote:
> Dee Dee wrote:
> > However, today, with latex gloves on which is more the norm than not,
> > I was holding the knife in my left hand, while running the washcloth
> > down it, thereby slashing my finger a big bold gash!
>
> We've probably all done that at least once. Still smarts, though. 8;)
>
> These days when I wash knives I hold the handle in my left hand with the
> cutting edge against the bottom of the sink while washing. Seems to work...
>
> -- Larry

Just read your posting about 1 hour after DH cut himself with the same
knife. He was using the knife; whereas I was washing it.

Next time I wash a knife I'll get a better picture in my mind what you
are saying while doing it. I'll print this out.
In the meantime dishes will be piling up. :-))

Thanks.
Dee

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

Dee Dee wrote:
> On Feb 20, 9:58 pm, usenet <use...@xhost.org> wrote:
>> Dee Dee wrote:
>>> However, today, with latex gloves on which is more the norm than
>>> not, I was holding the knife in my left hand, while running the
>>> washcloth down it, thereby slashing my finger a big bold gash!
>>
>> We've probably all done that at least once. Still smarts, though.
>> 8;)
>>
>> These days when I wash knives I hold the handle in my left hand with
>> the cutting edge against the bottom of the sink while washing.
>> Seems to work...
>>
>> -- Larry
>
> Just read your posting about 1 hour after DH cut himself with the same
> knife. He was using the knife; whereas I was washing it.
>
> Next time I wash a knife I'll get a better picture in my mind what you
> are saying while doing it. I'll print this out.
> In the meantime dishes will be piling up. :-))
>
> Thanks.
> Dee

This video might help you picture it since this is the actual method used.

It is an ad for Shun knives by Alton Brown and though I don't agree with all
that he says the cleaning is safe.

http :// video.google,com /videoplay?docid=-2611989298700188336&q=shun+knives&hl=en


--

Joe Cilinceon

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

On Feb 21, 7:43 pm, "Joe Cilinceon" <joe...@alltel,net > wrote:
> Dee Dee wrote:
> > On Feb 20, 9:58 pm, usenet <use...@xhost.org> wrote:
> >> Dee Dee wrote:
> >>> However, today, with latex gloves on which is more the norm than
> >>> not, I was holding the knife in my left hand, while running the
> >>> washcloth down it, thereby slashing my finger a big bold gash!
>
> >> We've probably all done that at least once. Still smarts, though.
> >> 8;)
>
> >> These days when I wash knives I hold the handle in my left hand with
> >> the cutting edge against the bottom of the sink while washing.
> >> Seems to work...
>
> >> -- Larry
>
> > Just read your posting about 1 hour after DH cut himself with the same
> > knife. He was using the knife; whereas I was washing it.
>
> > Next time I wash a knife I'll get a better picture in my mind what you
> > are saying while doing it. I'll print this out.
> > In the meantime dishes will be piling up. :-))
>
> > Thanks.
> > Dee
>
> This video might help you picture it since this is the actual method used.
>
> It is an ad for Shun knives by Alton Brown and though I don't agree with all
> that he says the cleaning is safe.
>
> http :// video.google,com /videoplay?docid=-2611989298700188336&q=shun+k...
>
> --
>
> Joe Cilinceon- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Gee, thanks, Joe. I never thought of using a brush to clean my
knives; I appreciate your sending this. DH and I both watched.
Dee

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

Dee Dee wrote:
>
> Gee, thanks, Joe. I never thought of using a brush to clean my
> knives; I appreciate your sending this. DH and I both watched.
> Dee

I used to use a sponge till I got into Japanese knives and cut one in half.
Luckily I didn't cut myself but never again will I use a sponge for
anything. Glad you found it usefull. g

--

Joe Cilinceon

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

I've cut myself far more with super-sharp knives than with dull. And every
time my dad sharpens knives somebody cuts him- or herself on one.

I don't believe the old saw (har!) about sharp knives being safer than dull,
except in circumstances where EXTREME pressure has to be used to make the
dull knife work.

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

Zarky Zork wrote:
> I've cut myself far more with super-sharp knives than with dull. And
> every time my dad sharpens knives somebody cuts him- or herself on
> one.

It sounds like this has to do more with careless knife handling rather than
sharp knives. Carelessly handling dull knives simply translates into
careless handling of sharp knives. The fact that you are cut when the knife
is sharp is simply an objective measurement of how careless one may be.

> I don't believe the old saw (har!) about sharp knives being safer
> than dull, except in circumstances where EXTREME pressure has to be
> used to make the dull knife work.

Sort of an oxymoron: a dull knife always requires more pressure. "Extreme"
pressure is not a specific measurement. Pressure is always required when
cutting with a knife. A dull knife requires significantly more pressure to
do the job; and I would call that type of excessive pressure "extreme". I
have seen significantly more damage with dull knives than with sharp knives.

--
Dave
www .davebbq,com

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

> "Extreme"
> pressure is not a specific measurement.


Are you for real????????

oh my god

Re: Watch out for sharp knives, too

Zarky Zork wrote:
>> "Extreme"
>> pressure is not a specific measurement.
>
>
> Are you for real????????
>
> oh my god

Give me the specific method for measuring what "Extreme" pressure is as
opposed to "Normal" pressure. What are the parameters which define when
"Extreme" pressure is reached.

Now, get real yerself, Bubba.
--

Dave
www .davebbq,com