Thread: Trip to the hospital

Oh, man. Now you just dulled the blade.

Seriously, glad it turned out ok.

I made the mistake of catching a razor that I dropped. OWCH. took so long to get that to stop bleeding.

Now:

1. I always keep my razor hand dry throughout the shave.
2. I practice jumping away from the sink so that I'll have the right reflex reaction if it happens again.
3. I NEVER shave without underwear.

Well at least your covered for tetanus for the next ten years <g>

Last booster I got was a few years ago after putting a rusty nail through my foot.

So while you are staggering around trying to avoid passing out from blood loss, you call to the wife, "Quick, get the camera. I must take a photo for the forum!"

Follow the rule of the kitchen. Always wipe the blade sharp side away from you.

I cut the end of my finger off once in the kitchen. Bled for 3 hours while I prepped 1 handed, the other over a garbage can with 3 latex gloves on. The ER burned the end of the finger closed.

Every time I read one of these stories I am reminded that the German word for a straight razor is literally translated as shaving KNIFE. We all handle knives with extreme care and are reminded that we should treat our razors with the same caution.

Glad to hear you were able to get your wound stitched up promptly.

Originally Posted by singlewedge

Follow the rule of the kitchen. Always wipe the blade sharp side away from you.

I failed to do that washing my 10 inch chef knife, the doctor said I was extremely lucky to miss the tendons in the knuckle. 4 stiches.

Geez dude! Welcome to the world of straight razors......

Yeah, they're sharp.



Scott

Originally Posted by matt321

So while you are staggering around trying to avoid passing out from blood loss, you call to the wife, "Quick, get the camera. I must take a photo for the forum!"

I've done that. The pics are floating around somewhere. Only difference was my girlfriend wasn't home so I had to do it all myself lol. She wasn't happy about the blood on the bed and carpet. Hey, her fault for not being there!

Originally Posted by matt321

So while you are staggering around trying to avoid passing out from blood loss, you call to the wife, "Quick, get the camera. I must take a photo for the forum!"

I can't find it right now, But a dude on another forum I frequent about aquariums, shot a nail through his hand and had the foresight to photograph it for the forum

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

If you think a pair of cotton BVDs are going to save you, youd better think again!

No joke