All About Pocket Knives

Wayne:
You might want to go to your local hobby shop and purchase some UnGlue.It will soften hardened cyanoacrylate immediately;even if has been set for awhile.Comes in a 4oz bottle and works very well. Also what works in a pinch but isn't readily available unless you're an R.C modeller is model airplane fuel.At least the old style fuel which is 40% nitromethane(which is the solvent for SuperGlue).I have a couple pints of the stuff I bought at yard sales for 50 cents apiece that I keep around for just that purpose.
As for storing the CA in the refrigerator a word of caution. The original superglue(Eastman 910)had to be stored at a temperature of 40degrees F and even then it's shelf life was only about 12 months. The newer versions are much better but storing them at low temperatures also causes them to lose their potency the same as polyurethane catalysts for two stage paints.
I came across a great new super glue at a car show awhile back.Name is Tech-Bond and it will fuse ANYTHING together in a matter of seconds.It is a 3 part operation: 1) You clean the surfaces with a special prep solution. 2) You apply one part to one surface(from a tube) and the other surface is sprayed with the accelerator.3)Join the 2 surfaces and they fuse immediately. They also have a special prep for fusing acyrlics.
The stuff is great but pricey and it will react badly with plastics;mostly causing clear acrylics to frost. The whole kit runs about $50. For additional info they have a web site www.tech-bond.net If that doesn't work,try capital letters.

knife7knut,

Thanks for the tips on UnGlue and Tech-Bond. Hopefully I've learned my lesson and won't be spilling any large quantities again. I forget what I paid for the glue but I've had it for about 10 years and it's still good. Not sure what the temp of my fridge is but it's worked out fine so far.

Wayne

This one is not a bite, but maybe just as painful. I was trying to open a blade on a knife I was working on to check the action. Apparently, it was a pretty stout pull, as I bent back my thumbnail not once, not twice, but three times. Ouch!

Glenn I feel your pain. Been there, done that! Finally picked up cheap knife pick and put it on my keychain. Don't use it much but it comes in handy occasionally, for more than just opening knife blades that have stiff springs. It was real cheap - local hardware store (Case dealer) gave it to me when I showed him my thumbnail that looked like yours - guess he felt sorry for this old man! Wasn't even a Case that I did it on...........

Ken

Mumbleypeg wrote:Glenn I feel your pain. Been there, done that! Finally picked up cheap knife pick and put it on my keychain. Don't use it much but it comes in handy occasionally, for more than just opening knife blades that have stiff springs. It was real cheap - local hardware store (Case dealer) gave it to me when I showed him my thumbnail that looked like yours - guess he felt sorry for this old man! Wasn't even a Case that I did it on...........

Ken

Here is my solution to the "bent back nail syndrome":An old straightline Remington jack that had the pen blade snapped and a ton of wear ro the tangs.Rounded off and thinned the tip that works excellent as not only a knife opener but is very useful for opening watch cases(another of my obsessions).Stays on my computer desk and has seen a lot of work.If I am at an antique shop or a flea market a copper penny makes an excellent substitute.

Glenn, Ouch!!! I think that's worse than a bite … not knife related, but some years ago I was running up a set of brick steps barefoot, slipped somehow and tore my big toenail nearly clean off …. … some of the worst pain I've ever felt, dropped me like a rock … so yeah, I can relate - worse than a cut to me.

I used to have a pretty extensive collection of GEC 73s, and in the early days they seemed to be the ones with some of the strongest pull (23s were worse I think, but I've only owned 2 of those, partly for that reason) … I had one that was so bad, I picked up a little knife pick from AG Russell and threw it on my keychain. The pick's still there, but most of the 73s are gone … … cool little item to have with me though, never need to use the wrong tool to pry with …

~ edge

I usually have strong fingernails for opening blades with no issues. This time, I think it was a combo of them being a bit too long, plus it being a bit cold in the shop.

I can remember years ago I had done something to my thumb nail, and ripped about half of it off lengthwise. It was healing okay but made for some interesting issues trying to do things with it. I recall being on a fly-fishing trip, and it being almost impossible to tie any knots or do any fine dexterity work.

I have a wide-eyed admiration for those that have missing or damaged digits, and the things they accomplish without them.

Glenn I feel for ya on what that ripped backward nail felt like. I'm not sure if it's the aging process or the meds I'm on, but my fingernails are not nearly as stout as they used to be and I've had several similar incidents in recent years. It hurts like crazy.

Some interesting stories here. I slipped cutting one of those stubborn zip ties as mentioned and stabbed myself in the palm. Not a majorly nasty cut but when it healed if you want to call it that, it has left a hole in my hand about 1/4" deep. People kind of trip out when they see it.

Another non knife story that is not something you hear everyday...
I went to junior high in CA. I might have been like 11 years old. Part of the required courses at the time to graduate was non other than home economics where you learn to cook and sew and the sort. Not an elective as they say. Even the guys had to do it. Don't ask, not my rule. Probably some really bad failed attempt at feminization or something.
Anyway, at the sewing machine and my bobbin thread or whatever the hell you call it (the tiny spool under the base plate) fell out or something. I could see the tiny thread still barely sticking out the hole in the baseplate so of course I reach in with my fingers to grab it. I am sure you know what happens next...
As I am struggling to grab this damn thing I shift my body or some other crap and fully depress the power/speed button with my foot.
After the needle goes completely through my middle finger finger tip and punching out the center of my fingernail about 5 or 6 times, I realize what is occurring, I say to myself "Hey Dumbass, Get your freaking finger out of there, that doesn't feel too hot". So I yank my hand out of there. Trying to piece together what the hell had just happened I look at the needle and about 1/4" is missing. Hmm, where could that be I pondered. On the floor, no. In my finger, yes.
Same school in wood shop, the teacher had about half of 3 fingers he lost to a band saw. Not the tips, about 2 knuckles deep. Yea, like I am going to listen to this guy when he shows me how to use one.

zp4ja wrote:" ... Yea, like I am going to listen to this guy when he shows me how to use one."

LMAO! Dude, hand on the Bible, I went to school in Brooklyn, NY and we had a wood shop teacher that was missing half of two fingers! And I thought the very same thing - "this cat is NOT an example I want to follow" ... that is too funny ... or would that be sad ... ? I remember feeling bad for him, but not bad enough to follow his lead ... crazy ...

~ edge

Four fingers, last two days. Going through my dad's old stuff. Need a damn chain mail glove to open these suckers.

On Edge wrote:

zp4ja wrote:" ... Yea, like I am going to listen to this guy when he shows me how to use one."

LMAO! Dude, hand on the Bible, I went to school in Brooklyn, NY and we had a wood shop teacher that was missing half of two fingers! And I thought the very same thing - "this cat is NOT an example I want to follow" ... that is too funny ... or would that be sad ... ? I remember feeling bad for him, but not bad enough to follow his lead ... crazy ...

~ edge

I guess shop teacher needs to be added to the list of most dangerous jobs it seems. No embellishment on my stories either. I tell em like they happen.
I have a couple of funny true stories of a minor shop accident (my son) and a bullet proof glass test versus various firearm projectiles I was involved in. Funny but thankfully only minor injuries.

Born in Queens myself egde.

Regards, Jerry

Subtitle: How NOT to close a linerlock …

OK, here I am again …

Yesterday morning, deciding which "one hander" to EDC along with my 66 mink … the candidates were:
Spyderco Worker
Spyderco Sage 1
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo

So I run through the three of 'em - you know, open knife, feel the grip, close knife, clip in pocket, lather rinse repeat … ran through each of 'em twice, pretty much decided on the Dejavoo, and scooping the other two up in my left hand, decided to "cycle" the Dejavoo one more time with my right … flicked 'er open, hit the liner lock release with thumb, and for some damn reason only known to my sado-subconscious, I used my middle finger to bump the blade closed … well, take a wild guess where that put my index finger … ? Go ahead, take a shot …
Son of a @#%*@!!

I had just put a hair poppin edge on all three the night before, and with almost no pressure I "popped" a nice little push-cut right into the side of my finger …
It occurs to me that nearly all my mishaps are the result of distraction, haste, inattention or a combination of the above … ya would think by now I would figure out not to do that …

~ edge

Operator mal-function is a BE-ATCH

tjmurphy wrote:Operator mal-function is a BE-ATCH

That it is, TJ ... that it is ...

The story about the shop teacher missing part of two fingers reminded me of an incident a couple of years ago. I was surveying a sawmill and the man giving me the plant safety talk was missing part of a finger. Ouch! But in that place there was no way to be safe except to leave, quickly. Exposed drive chains everywhere and occasional split boards flying out, though I was told that the worst the flying boards had ever done was break some folks legs.

Howdy fellas!

Did something really dumb this evening, so I sought out this old thread to share …

I can make this one short and sweet. Do not, repeat DO NOT use the sheepsfoot blade on your stockman to try and compress a watchband pin to remove a particularly stubborn and tight fitting band which necessitates a great amount of force. Because when the pin lets go, well that blade follows pretty quick …

Laid my thumb open from the side of the nail to at least halfway across the pad … deep too.

I can't show you pictures because I barely got the sumbitch to stop bleeding, and you all know what a bandage looks like.
This one had stitches written all over it, but I managed to get it to stay closed - for now.

Then I went and got a slim, dull implement, and popped the other pin out with absolutely no problem … and my son's just shakin' his head …

Edge, you have my sympathy - I know the feeling all too well!

Ken

Ouch! We've all done something like that at one time or another. That sucker's gonna hurt for a few days.

Stay safe!

Thanks fellas …

So here it is, two days later and looking a sight better …

I'm no doctor but I have a good bit of experience with this sort of situation. Looks like you need more Neosporin and keep it covered with a Band-Aid for another few days. N a s t y !!

Thanks Jerry ... yup, my diagnosis exactly ... took that pic while letting it get some air and "de-prune" ... it had been covered and "Neosporined" for two days at that point ... covered her back up for a day ... now down to just a heavy Band-Aid ... comin' along fine ...

Side note: try going through your day with one thumb ... button a shirt, tie your shoes, heck try just putting a belt on ... using only one of your thumbs ... seriously challenged ...

Doctor Paul. Doctor Jerry. Doctor Paul.

jerryd6818 wrote:Doctor Paul. Doctor Jerry. Doctor Paul.

"Doctor". "Doctor".

Remember "One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" ?

On Edge wrote:

jerryd6818 wrote:Doctor Paul. Doctor Jerry. Doctor Paul.

"Doctor". "Doctor".

Remember "One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" ?

Vaguely. Mine was based on the Three Stooges. "Doctor Howard, Doctor Fine, Doctor Howard".

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