Ok, I'm one step closer to being less stupid.

First, the PICS!







After sharpening and checking the edge of my RAT 7 (no affiliation or promotion, just the knife that I was sharpening)

I went to sheath it, took my eyes off of it for a split second and got the freshly sharpened needle tip of the blade to the bone.

I haven't carried FAKs on day hikes due to the "It can't happen to me" mentality, or some leftover Superman mentality.

What I realized is deep wounds need sterilization much more than light nicks. I've updated my pack with 4x4 sterile gauze, anti-bacterial goop, and a roll of breathable sticky bandage.

I may add medical grade super glue, I haven't decided yet.