Viper Report post Posted November 16, 2017 Dang, that's a bad one! I sliced open my finger real bad with the Outdoor Edge knife. Since then, I got a pair of cut resistant gloves. No cuts when I used them. It seems to happen when you are in a hurry...and tired. These gloves also help your grip on meat/hide. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted November 16, 2017 I won't be telling my wife about this story........glad you made it back safe! Nice looking buck for sure! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ofdscooby Report post Posted November 16, 2017 I won't be telling my wife about this story........glad you made it back safe! Nice looking buck for sure! Thats a smart move if I ever try and go in a solo hunt again I think I may return to divorce papers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringer Report post Posted November 16, 2017 They are really razor blades. I use one for cutting salmon up and use a kevlar glove. I also carry a little kit with a syringe, lidocaine, disposable sutures and some tape. I am waiting for my buddy to cut himself so I can practice. Nice buck and glad you made it out OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted November 16, 2017 I started use cut resistant gloves too. I wear them under a pair of latex gloves. They wouldn't have saved your leg but they save a bunch of cuts and pokes on the hands. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted November 17, 2017 Man, nice buck. What unit? forepaw Nice try LOL do you really think him getting a desert buck like that he is going to give up the unit! nice buck, glad everything worked out it could've been way worse for sure!!! those havalons can be dangerous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted November 17, 2017 Wow be-careful out there bro! Congrats on a nice buck and glad your ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forepaw Report post Posted November 17, 2017 Man, nice buck. What unit? forepaw Nice try LOL do you really think him getting a desert buck like that he is going to give up the unit! nice buck, glad everything worked out it could've been way worse for sure!!! those havalons can be dangerous! I know, I know. Just hoping to get a few grins on the thread, tough break to get hurt like that. And a close call too. Smart idea to call OGT to get rescue started. forepaw 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted November 17, 2017 I cut my thumb bad this year too. It's been a month and it's finally healing. I've ripped it open twice since.... Be careful... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northAZarcher Report post Posted November 17, 2017 I refuse to use these knives. Anything that has to be replaced and requires handling the blade is an accident waiting to happen. Have enough to worry about. Don't want razor blades to be one of them. Plus, nothing like owning a good knife that will last forever. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted November 17, 2017 Dude you jinxed me I just hacked my finger processing a deer I the kitchen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted November 17, 2017 Plus one on cut resistant gloves. Also a delorme in reach. Glad your ok. Nice buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted November 17, 2017 After taking that huge chunk out of my thumb, I will be getting a couple of pairs of cut-resistant gloves, thanks to CatfishKev's advice. If for no other reason than to irritate northAZarcher and have yet another excuse to give him grief! Once again, OP, I'm glad you are ok, but sorry you'll be surrendering your elk tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lv2hnt Report post Posted November 17, 2017 Adam: Thanks for getting Mike in touch! Working on getting the right vet lined up to use his donated tag. Already got a former H4H volunteer guide who has the same tag offer up an invite to share camp with him and several of his buddies who will be helping. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted November 21, 2017 Just had this conversation on my hunt this last weekend. I poked myself twice cleaning two bucks. Real minor but still makes you think. They are scary. It doesn't always work but I try to cut away from myself whenever possible. Glad you are ok. And great buck by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
