How about trying a triangle rubber pencil wrap, so the knife doesn't roll. You should be able to pick it up at the drug store when you get some more band aids. >From: Oleg Golovidov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [RCSE] catching x-acto knives >Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2001 21:20:22 -0400 > > > I had just installed a new blade in my X-acto #2 holder. After a few > > cuts I sat it on the bench, and it began to roll. The first thing > > that went throught my mind was, "oh no, it will hit the hard floor > > and break the tip of the new blade", as I instinctively reached out > > to catch it. Instincts aren't always smart. > > > > Ouch! A _very_ deep gash in my finger. Luckily it wasn't too > > serious to be treated with a bandaid, but my finger tip did turn a > > bit purple before the bleeding finally stopped. > >I had an even worse accident. When my #2 knife started falling off my >table between my legs, I instinctively closed the legs together to catch >it. The blade went into my leg right up to the handle. Lots of blood and >a scar to remind me of the accident... > >Do not try to catch a falling knife!.. > >Oleg. >RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
