Your first point was the most important one. I have been in the foodservice field working with knives for over 40 years. Every time I got bit by the knife was when it was dull. I haven't be bit in quite a few year's because I no longer let my knifes get dull. Thanks for sharing Blackie and Happy Rabbit Day to you and yours.
Good reminders from Blackie here folks! Always think safety when using knives and axes, probably your most dangerous potential self-harm tools in the woods aside from a firearm. In fact, you should treat them with the same respect and care you do with a firearm.
Wise words. "no politics" but where I was, during the first wave of the pandemic, the hospitals and ambulances entirely shut down on anyone that was not critically injured, critically ill, or about to die. I suddenly realised that if I cut my finger off doing metal work, no ambulance would show up to help me sew it back on .... EVER ...seriously ... if you were not about to die.... no ambulance would shoe up at all. This made me re-evaluate the things I did, what I should do, and doing those things the safest way possible. I appreciate this video because its important to emphasise safety. Nobody is coming to air-vac you in the woods these days.... people in cities cant even rely on ambulances.
More great advice, Blackie. About the sheath tension; I shaved the retention clip (which was way too tight), cut a hole in the center of my kydex the size of a neodymium washer-type magnet, and secured the magnet in the hole inside and out with gorilla tape. It holds the knife when inverted, but draws out smoothly. It is comforting to feel the magnet grip it as I slide the knife home. Happy Resurrection Day to all.
Knife safety is very important for dads to pass down to their children. If dad doesn’t know then dad’s need to learn also. I have enough fear of knives that keeping the cutting edge away from my body has lent itself to only a few small mishaps in life. Like everyone else I’ve had accidents too I’m not perfect. Thank you for sharing your wisdom on this subject.
Hey Blackie- Good video and knife demonstrations is in keeping with the craft. Safety should be of upmost importance when using sharp instruments as you mentioned and especially when out in the bush not near civilization when a small mistake can be life threatening. Thanks for another video and please be safe out there- my motto is- Safety First, People Always- Take Care-
Hey Blackie, loved that you went over this again, it's crucial information especially when away from help. As soon as I have my knife out, 100% of my focus in on using that blade safely, it's the only way. I hope you don't mind me referencing another channel, but I thought the more the merrier with this kind of stuff. MCQ Bushcraft (British channel, no longer active now) has an absolutely amazing video on this topic called bushcraft basics ep 12 knife safety. He covers many of the things you spoke about, just in slightly different words over a long time span. I'd highly recommend everyone looks it up if they're interested in this subject or want further information on anything Blackie mentioned here.
Thank you so much Blackie for the excellent knife safety lesson. I tend get in a hurry and have to remind myself to slow down and think things through.
another good point is to always think about what your doing. i taught myself how to carve soft stone using a lot of hand tools. cut myself a lot in the learning and even though i figured out what not to do; i sometimes found myself about to do it again because i stopped thinking about what i was doing. like your videos they are great for young kids to watch i feel as to many nowadays dont have a dad like mine to teach these things. i miss him. survival is a great skill i think that should be taught in high schools even. im not talking hunting as that is not for everyone. skills to keep you alive on the other hand are always good to know. especially here in Australia and im sure some other countries with large wilderness areas between towns, you never know if your going to breakdown or have an accident.
Very good video Blackie, thanks. Some of your safety tips I had never even considered. What you said about sheathing Katana / blades reminded me of ceremonial sword drill when I was an officer in the New Zealand Army. We were not allowed to look down when sheathing the sword (British style) so used to guide the back of the sword up the back of the hand and guide the tip in the sheath. Great video thanks, Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Good job, I am definitely one of those that moves way too fast for sure, and I also don't realize my own strength:) LOL! I'm not the Hulk or anything like that, it's just I had a boss one time who'd tell, "son, you could tear up an anvil with a banana peel." HA! Of course, the older I get the safer, slower, and less strength I apply to things.
A lot of accidents happen because of lack of focus. You need to be always be aware of what your doing when working with sharp tools. It’s easy to say but hard to always follow.
When I was a kid, I was cutting a notch in an empty spool of fishing line. Because I wasn't careful, I have about an inch long scar at the base of my wrist. That was probably fifty years ago, and the scar is still there.
How to be safe with a knife .. Straighten your arm ... If you give an idiot a knife they will cut off their finger. If you give an idiot a hatchet , they will chop off their thumb. You say the knife won't cut you .. the only way to learn is to remove a vital organ .
A PROPERLY made kydex sheath should.have a thumb push area on the sheath mouth area where you can grip the knife , put your thumb on that divot and simply push with your thumb. No jerk is required, and it will still retain your knife rock solid. I can promise you when I order a WCSK with kydex? Oh they'll be something like that on there if I have to put it on the damn sheath myself brother, because you screw up with one of Williams knives like that you are on your way to the ER sure enough and you BETTER have first aid available before you get there😂 Like you I am a huge proponent of the KHUKURI. Now since I have CP, and scars that surgeons have made and some they have not, when I got my first Himalayan Imports Ang Khola, I had very little experience with a heavier one at the time. I was doing the usual slow careful body range of motion check as you show here and I saw "Hey this knife is curved its heavier so its ARC stops PAST the point on a hunk of wood where a Latin machete or golock does. The edge is going to contact my leg etc. BEFORE it will on other big choppers like a Becker BK9. I adjusted my behaviour accordingly as you do NOT want to take off a hunk of knee cap or drop this thing on a foot. It will eat a boot for lunch. Great video sir
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Your first point was the most important one. I have been in the foodservice field working with knives for over 40 years. Every time I got bit by the knife was when it was dull. I haven't be bit in quite a few year's because I no longer let my knifes get dull. Thanks for sharing Blackie and Happy Rabbit Day to you and yours.
I sharpened a hatchet once , it took off her thumb . If it had been dull she would still have her thumb .
Good reminders from Blackie here folks! Always think safety when using knives and axes, probably your most dangerous potential self-harm tools in the woods aside from a firearm. In fact, you should treat them with the same respect and care you do with a firearm.
Wise words.
"no politics" but where I was, during the first wave of the pandemic, the hospitals and ambulances entirely shut down on anyone that was not critically injured, critically ill, or about to die.
I suddenly realised that if I cut my finger off doing metal work, no ambulance would show up to help me sew it back on .... EVER
...seriously ... if you were not about to die.... no ambulance would shoe up at all.
This made me re-evaluate the things I did, what I should do, and doing those things the safest way possible.
I appreciate this video because its important to emphasise safety.
Nobody is coming to air-vac you in the woods these days.... people in cities cant even rely on ambulances.
Knife safety is always a good topic!
Great refresher on knife safety!
More great advice, Blackie. About the sheath tension; I shaved the retention clip (which was way too tight), cut a hole in the center of my kydex the size of a neodymium washer-type magnet, and secured the magnet in the hole inside and out with gorilla tape. It holds the knife when inverted, but draws out smoothly. It is comforting to feel the magnet grip it as I slide the knife home. Happy Resurrection Day to all.
Good video Blackie , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Knife safety is very important for dads to pass down to their children. If dad doesn’t know then dad’s need to learn also. I have enough fear of knives that keeping the cutting edge away from my body has lent itself to only a few small mishaps in life. Like everyone else I’ve had accidents too I’m not perfect. Thank you for sharing your wisdom on this subject.
Thank you Blackie - good reminder about safety and not getting complacent. Take care
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures
Hi Blackschools sie, greeting from Australia thankyou for your time to make these videos. This one should be taught in all schools. Thankyou.
Hey Blackie- Good video and knife demonstrations is in keeping with the craft. Safety should be of upmost importance when using sharp instruments as you mentioned and especially when out in the bush not near civilization when a small mistake can be life threatening. Thanks for another video and please be safe out there- my motto is- Safety First, People Always- Take Care-
Hey Blackie, loved that you went over this again, it's crucial information especially when away from help. As soon as I have my knife out, 100% of my focus in on using that blade safely, it's the only way. I hope you don't mind me referencing another channel, but I thought the more the merrier with this kind of stuff. MCQ Bushcraft (British channel, no longer active now) has an absolutely amazing video on this topic called bushcraft basics ep 12 knife safety. He covers many of the things you spoke about, just in slightly different words over a long time span. I'd highly recommend everyone looks it up if they're interested in this subject or want further information on anything Blackie mentioned here.
Blackie, excellent points for knife safety.
Great video, Blackie. Knife safety is very important when out in the woods. Or really anywhere. Happy Easter to you, and God bless.
Thanks for sharing and caring…Have fun be safe.
Thank you so much Blackie for the excellent knife safety lesson. I tend get in a hurry and have to remind myself to slow down and think things through.
another good point is to always think about what your doing. i taught myself how to carve soft stone using a lot of hand tools. cut myself a lot in the learning and even though i figured out what not to do; i sometimes found myself about to do it again because i stopped thinking about what i was doing.
like your videos they are great for young kids to watch i feel as to many nowadays dont have a dad like mine to teach these things. i miss him.
survival is a great skill i think that should be taught in high schools even. im not talking hunting as that is not for everyone. skills to keep you alive on the other hand are always good to know. especially here in Australia and im sure some other countries with large wilderness areas between towns, you never know if your going to breakdown or have an accident.
Always good to put out refresher information. We tend to get lax if we are not reminded from time to time.
thank you i worked with knives all my life on jobs and you still showed me something
Good info, thanx.
Great work on knife handling Blackie thanx👍!
Great tips on knife safety Blackie. Thanks much. Happy Easter! 👍🔪🐰
Thank you for your advice
I’ve carried/used knives for over 65 years (I’m 73) and as William Collins say “They’ll bite’cha”.
Always knife safety! Thanks Blackie 🥰
glad to do it
Very good video Blackie, thanks. Some of your safety tips I had never even considered. What you said about sheathing Katana / blades reminded me of ceremonial sword drill when I was an officer in the New Zealand Army. We were not allowed to look down when sheathing the sword (British style) so used to guide the back of the sword up the back of the hand and guide the tip in the sheath. Great video thanks, Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Excellent video Blackie!
THANKS BLACKIE AS ALWAYS.
Excellent tutorial brother..! I enjoyed this a lot..! 🐻
Wisdom as always. Thanks Blackie.
thank you for watching
Good job, I am definitely one of those that moves way too fast for sure, and I also don't realize my own strength:) LOL! I'm not the Hulk or anything like that, it's just I had a boss one time who'd tell, "son, you could tear up an anvil with a banana peel." HA! Of course, the older I get the safer, slower, and less strength I apply to things.
Thanks Blackie
You must have had my teacher!
A lot of accidents happen because of lack of focus. You need to be always be aware of what your doing when working with sharp tools. It’s easy to say but hard to always follow.
When I was a kid, I was cutting a notch in an empty spool of fishing line. Because I wasn't careful, I have about an inch long scar at the base of my wrist. That was probably fifty years ago, and the scar is still there.
My wood is always between me and it.😳😎🤗🤣🤣
OOOO by the way you need to teach those guys how to hit what they are shooting at with 1 one shot LOL
I carry my knives gunslinger style. On the outside hips. I also carry two on my back just below the pack. You never know..
How to be safe with a knife ..
Straighten your arm ...
If you give an idiot a knife they will cut off their finger. If you give an idiot a hatchet , they will chop off their thumb.
You say the knife won't cut you .. the only way to learn is to remove a vital organ .
Also, DON'T show off with a blade in your hand.
A PROPERLY made kydex sheath should.have a thumb push area on the sheath mouth area where you can grip the knife , put your thumb on that divot and simply push with your thumb. No jerk is required, and it will still retain your knife rock solid. I can promise you when I order a WCSK with kydex? Oh they'll be something like that on there if I have to put it on the damn sheath myself brother, because you screw up with one of Williams knives like that you are on your way to the ER sure enough and you BETTER have first aid available before you get there😂
Like you I am a huge proponent of the KHUKURI. Now since I have CP, and scars that surgeons have made and some they have not, when I got my first Himalayan Imports Ang Khola, I had very little experience with a heavier one at the time. I was doing the usual slow careful body range of motion check as you show here and I saw "Hey this knife is curved its heavier so its ARC stops PAST the point on a hunk of wood where a Latin machete or golock does. The edge is going to contact my leg etc. BEFORE it will on other big choppers like a Becker BK9. I adjusted my behaviour accordingly as you do NOT want to take off a hunk of knee cap or drop this thing on a foot. It will eat a boot for lunch. Great video sir