A Different Kind Of Near Miss At The Range

[Hartkopf]

Running drills at the range, I was literally running from cover to cover between shots. I've dreamed up all sorts of drills to improve my shooting from different positions, winded, sweaty, tired, etc. I shoot in the clothes I would wear on any given day, with ALL of the crap in my pockets I would carry on any given day.

That's where the near miss comes in. The crap in my pockets. I felt pain in my upper thigh as I was running that got progressively worse with every step. The real pain came just as I stopped and set myself in my shooting stance. My small folding pocket knife had flipped half open and was cutting my upper thigh, culminating with nice stab as I set myself to shoot. The wounds are not major and I'll do everyone a huge favor by not posting pictures due to the location on my body! Added to that, I almost cut my finger trying to get the half opened knife out of my pocket! One little pocket knife turned into a big pain because I hadn't locked it closed the last time I used it.

Lesson learned and it could have been worse since my femoral artery was near the wounds. (not to mention some other valuable junk) I don't know that the blade could have actually gotten there but stranger things have happened.

I instantly thought of the headline; Man Dies at Shooting Range From Accidental Stab Wound to the Leg.

 

[Spats McGee]

Ouch! Glad you're OK.

 

[Hugger-4641]

Running drills at the range, I was literally running from cover to cover between shots. I've dreamed up all sorts of drills to improve my shooting from different positions, winded, sweaty, tired, etc. I shoot in the clothes I would wear on any given day, with ALL of the crap in my pockets I would carry on any given day.

That's where the near miss comes in. The crap in my pockets. I felt pain in my upper thigh as I was running that got progressively worse with every step. The real pain came just as I stopped and set myself in my shooting stance. My small folding pocket knife had flipped half open and was cutting my upper thigh, culminating with nice stab as I set myself to shoot. The wounds are not major and I'll do everyone a huge favor by not posting pictures due to the location on my body! Added to that, I almost cut my finger trying to get the half opened knife out of my pocket! One little pocket knife turned into a big pain because I hadn't locked it closed the last time I used it.

Lesson learned and it could have been worse since my femoral artery was near the wounds. (not to mention some other valuable junk) I don't know that the blade could have actually gotten there but stranger things have happened.

I instantly thought of the headline; Man Dies at Shooting Range From Accidental Stab Wound to the Leg.

Glad you are ok!
This has happened to me at work.
This is one of the reasons I switched to the Kershaw Filter style of knife and put the belt clip outside my pocket. If it does come open in my pocket, it can be pulled out easily without injury.

 

[Middletown]

How about more information or a picture of the knife. Is it some tactical knife with spring assist open for fast operation?

 

[21H40]

That’s some dedication! I admit I never even considered stabbing my self to help with stress drills.

Glad you’re OK. Now we get to talk about the proper way to carry a knife for a dozen pages

 

[entropy]

I've only even had one non auto open in my pocket: The Gerber 06 Fast I had some years ago. I have since replaced it with a Kershaw assisted blade that has never opened on me.
Glad you only received superficial wounds, and not gender reassignment.

 

[General Geoff]

That’s some dedication! I admit I never even considered stabbing my self to help with stress drills.

Seriously. Next-level crisis training right there!

 

[Col. Harrumph]

Geez from the thread title I was hoping for some babe pix. (I may be old but I'm not blind.) What a disappointment.

Incidentally I carry an Opinel.

 

[Hartkopf]

It’s good little knife. 100% my fault for forgetting to lock it.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I had a spring assisted knife open part way in my pocket. Same thing stuck myself. I did learn from it. Carry it in a belt holster. Glad you didn't get worse injuries.

 

[Hartkopf]

I had a spring assisted knife open part way in my pocket. Same thing stuck myself. I did learn from it. Carry it in a belt holster. Glad you didn't get worse injuries.

I’m considering a belt holster now.

 

[lightman]

Glad you were not injured more seriously.

 

[doubleh]

Glad you are OK. This situation does not apply to me. Why? Because running is beyond me now. I can't even work up a decent trot. Slow walks are my style now.

PS: If you live long enough you will find out what I mean. Still better than not waking up in the morning though.

 

[Hugger-4641]

I can and do still run if needed, plus I'm pretty active at work some days, hence the grease on my pants from climbing under a machine today. I have to have a knife I can operate with one hand and not injure myself. BTW, it is not spring assisted, but it almost opens like one.


https://youtube.com/shorts/WaSGSPN7txs?feature=share

 

[Hartkopf]

Glad you are OK. This situation does not apply to me. Why? Because running is beyond me now. I can't even work up a decent trot. Slow walks are my style now.

PS: If you live long enough you will find out what I mean. Still better than now waking up in the morning though.

I’m sorta middle age at the moment and I can see my rate of decline increasing. I’ll probably be walking soon too. I agree it’s better than not waking up!

 

[Riomouse911]

That could’ve been ugly, glad your thigh damage wasn’t worse.

Stay safe.

 

[Legionnaire]

It’s good little knife. 100% my fault for forgetting to lock it.

Thanks for sharing. Haven't carried it in a while (I generally carry a Spyderco Rookie) but I have one of those Kershaws. Good reminder. Glad you're okay.

 

[old lady new shooter]

Ouch! Glad you're OK.

Ditto.

 

[Master Blaster]

At one time I had the knife you are showing the Kershaw Onion, I also had a leek the smaller version. The design is prone to opening in your pocket unless you use the manual lock, which defeats the purpose of the flipper assisted opener. I stick to benchmade or microtech knives now for auto or assisted openers. Much better mechanisms both are very reliable.

 

[desmobob]

I have no desire to own an assisted-opening one-hand knife that needs to be kept locked. I have one Benchmade (Mini-Barrage - assisted opening), one Spyderco (Cricket - conventional lock-back) and one Boker (Intention II - automatic) that have somehow opened in my pocket over the years. They are no longer carried. Luckily, the worst outcome was one ruined pair of expensive pants.

My other Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, and Microtech assisted openers and autos all carry with no issues.

 

[JEBruns]

Automatic knives are legal here. I carry this one, because I regard the method to open it pretty much precludes it ever opening in your pocket or by accident. Very ingenious, IMO.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Protech-Magic-BR-1-Whiskers--86317

 

[wayneinFL]

I had a cheap Chinese S&W knife that would open in my pocket. Blade was razor sharp. I cut myself twice reaching in my pocket and finding out it had opened. Second time I almost needed stitches. I threw it away.

I have a Benchmade that does it occasionally. Too expensive to throw it away. It has a lock, but that seems to defeat the whole purpose of an automatic knife. So far it's happened twice and it opened enthusiastically enough that I knew it when it happened.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Yes, glad you were able to cope with it in time. There is always a first time for everything. I carry my multitool and folding knife in belt sheaths.

 

[starnbar]

Glad you are ok!
This has happened to me at work.
This is one of the reasons I switched to the Kershaw Filter style of knife and put the belt clip outside my pocket. If it does come open in my pocket, it can be pulled out easily without injury.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB I GOT A NASTY LOOKING SCAR FROM MINE

 

[doubleh]

I carry a Wyoming toothpick, a cheap knock-off of the Schrade Texas toothpick. My wife carries the real thing. Nothing automatic or lock about it. Made like knives of yesteryear. I've never had a problem with one like that opening on it's own and I carried one brand or another since I was six years old. It does a good job of opening mail, picking stickers, and cleaning nails which is about all I need.