Fiskars is SHARP...found out the hard way

[trumpeterb]

My Fiskars supersplitter is sharp. I just got it a few weeks ago, and learned the hard way not to touch the edge. As I was splitting a load of wood, I went to put the axe down and grap a piece of wood with the other hand. I ran my wrist across the blade accidentally....what a blood bath. They had to glue my wrist back together with medical superglue, and said I was lucky hat I just missed my radial artery. I was so concerned about being safe during the splitting action with that short handle, I guess I just let my guard down when I wasn't actively splitting. I guess I need to be more focused on safety the ENTIRE time that axe is out of the shed.

 

[quads]

Yikes! Be careful. hope you heal soon!

 

[basswidow]

Does it really need to be that sharp? I was considering getting one - but I don't know now. That's broken glass sharp.

 

[Nonprophet]

Does it really need to be that sharp? I was considering getting one - but I don't know now. That's broken glass sharp.

Think the general consensus is that any tool that comes sharp from the factory should be kept as sharp as possible--the old "a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife" axiom.

That being said, when I bought a new high-quality Japanese folded metal kitchen knife, I cut myself 3 or 4 times because the darn thing was so sharp.......lol! Still, I think if it's designed to be sharp you should keep it sharp, at least that's my opinion.....


NP

 

[basswidow]

I'll respect the edge when I get mine.