Well, when you wood carve alot, nicks and cuts are inevitable. I had to learn to slow down while whittling. So if someone sees me without a scar or two, they state I haven't been whittling much lately. I've had some real nice slices on myself too. Some of the worst came when closing folding knives and not paying attention. Carelessness is the ONLY reason I have been cut. 2 months ago I cut my thumb showing all of the gadgets on a Wenger SAK to someone. Had it stitched -- REAL stupid on my part. Of course I gave the Wenger away to a brother who likes it, I hate non-locking folders as I've said before. It was new, got it for $1 at yard sale -- it retailed for $27, I think.