Thinking here, these are things most people do not obey, but which could prevent many mishaps. I try to teach these to people...'most everyone I know, new to knives or not, screws up #1 and #3.
1) Know what is behind/under/beyond the cutting edge and sharpened portion(s) of the knife. Attempt to keep your body and limbs out of the extended path of the knife when at all possible.
2) Handle the knife in as slow and controlled a manner as possible; if dynamic force must be used, pay special attention to rule #1 and #3.
3) Do not put backward pressure on the spine of the knife such that it could close on your fingers or hand, regardless of locking mechanism.
1) Know what is behind/under/beyond the cutting edge and sharpened portion(s) of the knife. Attempt to keep your body and limbs out of the extended path of the knife when at all possible.
2) Handle the knife in as slow and controlled a manner as possible; if dynamic force must be used, pay special attention to rule #1 and #3.
3) Do not put backward pressure on the spine of the knife such that it could close on your fingers or hand, regardless of locking mechanism.
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