Posted by: Skimo
FAKs and day hikes, (bloody pictures!) - 02/19/10 02:36 PM
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.
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.