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    Unfortunately it is natural instinct to try and catch something you just dropped. We all do it whether the object is sharp or not. Once dropped an 8 inch slitter that I was trying to install on a pulp machine and tried to catch it to save it. Short visit to emergency fixed that. Very hard to break a lifetime habit.

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    Oooowowwwowowow!!!!!! That looks like it hurt!
    "When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." Thomas Jefferson

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    Believe me, it was sheer reaction to grab for the loupe. If my brain had been working, I would have allowed the loupe to fall. When I unwrap this thing tomorrow afternoon I'll get better pictures of the stitches and look for the "Cut Of the Day" thread. thanks for the nomination.

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    Yikes! Thanks for the word of warning. It's tough to stop those automatic reactions!

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    They sure are sharp , aren't they . I treat a straight razor with the same respect I have for a loaded gun . Neither one is something you want to get careless , with .

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    It happens... Once... Then you never forget.. I tried to catch my falliling razor... Once.... My hand looked like yours... Chalk it up to "brain fart"..

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    Flesh will heal, cracked steel won't.

    I once did something similar at the begining of my straight carrier, I didn't pay attention to where I ended and where my razor began so while I was shaving, my razor caught my index finger when I moved my hand up to stretch the wright side of my face. luckily it hit the nail but that split second when I realized what happened was scary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by parkerskouson View Post
    Oooowowwwowowow!!!!!! That looks like it hurt!
    This coming from a guy who regularly fell 10 feet onto his face in gymnastics!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus View Post
    This coming from a guy who regularly fell 10 feet onto his face in gymnastics!
    Hey! I got used to that after a while
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    Thank you one and all for the advice and comments. One of the things I enjoy about the group of gentle men here is the wit and razor sharp humor! I have finally found people with whom I have something in common; most people I encounter do not appreciate my sense of humor and light-hearted approach toward life.
    My outlook on life is simple; after surviving combat, without major physical injury, every day for the rest of your life is a holiday. Today most people are wound too tight. I have several great forms of therapy; riding the Harley, wet shaving, tooling leather and spoiling our grandkids.

    Back to the thread; If anyone is interested in updated pictures, I posted the stitches picture in the Cut of The Day thread. If you liked the out of focus open wound shots you should really enjoy the in focus needle work.

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