When my wife was driving me to get stitches, she said, "What's the big deal, it's just a scratch." That scratch went through the subcutaneuous layer!

But I think I'm a little smarter now.

I did cut myself carving once...similar situation too...knife slipped and my fingers were in the path...hmm...maybe I'm not that much smarter! <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
I got my index finger and thumb in one slice that time. Not deep, but enough to hurt for several days. I was in the middle of my music therapy internship at the time, playing guitar everyday and of course I managed to slice my fret hand. Nu-Skin was a friend that week!

I felt like Tim Allen from Home Improvement yesterday, but I think I got lucky. No permenant damage, and a bit of wisdom earned.

But I'll be extra mindful when using the Becker Brute that's on my wish list! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />