My Luck Changed - Knife Misses Foot

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the experiences and concerns related to accidents involving knives in the kitchen. Participants share personal anecdotes about knife mishaps, the potential dangers of being barefoot, and humorous takes on the situation, including references to the "buttered toast lore." The conversation touches on safety practices while cooking and the unexpected outcomes of knife falls.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant recounts a close call where a knife fell and narrowly missed their foot, leading to thoughts about the buttered toast lore.
  • Another participant shares a personal experience of a knife bouncing off the floor and injuring their heel, emphasizing the potential dangers of kitchen accidents.
  • A third participant expresses concern that if their specific knife had fallen, it would have caused serious injury, highlighting the importance of wearing shoes while cooking.
  • Several participants humorously suggest that the original poster should be cautious in the days following the incident, referencing the severity of past knife accidents.
  • There are lighthearted comments about banning a participant named Evo from the kitchen, indicating a playful tone in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential dangers of knife accidents and the importance of safety in the kitchen, but the discussion remains lighthearted and humorous, with no consensus on specific safety measures or practices.

Contextual Notes

Some participants share personal anecdotes that may not reflect universal experiences, and there is a reliance on humor and exaggeration in recounting incidents, which may affect the seriousness of the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in kitchen safety, personal anecdotes about cooking mishaps, or those looking for a humorous take on everyday kitchen experiences may find this discussion engaging.

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I just knocked a knife off the counter i felt hit my foot ( i am all ways bare foot in the house),:redface: for a second i dare not look down but oh joy it must have hit handle first, i was expecting to see it stuck in my foot, it made me think if knives follow the buttered toast
lore.
 
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wolram said:
I just knocked a knife off the counter i felt hit my foot ( i am all ways bare foot in the house),:redface: for a second i dare not look down but oh joy it must have hit handle first, i was expecting to see it stuck in my foot, it made me think if knives follow the buttered toast
lore.
Uh oh, I'd be pretty careful the next few days if I were you. :rolleyes:

The last time I knocked a knife off the counter it hit the floor, bounced up and backwards hitting the cabinet door behind me, it then ricocheted off the door and blade first into the back of my heel going about a half inch into it. I had to have it sewn back up by the emergency room.
 
If that happened with my 6" Sabatier chef's knife, I just know it would have come down tip first and that razor-sharp kitchen tool would have pegged my foot to the floor. I try to wear shoes when working in the kitchen, for a little extra protection against cuts and burns.
 
Evo said:
Uh oh, I'd be pretty careful the next few days if I were you. :rolleyes:

The last time I knocked a knife off the counter it hit the floor, bounced up and backwards hitting the cabinet door behind me, it then ricocheted off the door and blade first into the back of my heel going about a half inch into it. I had to have it sewn back up by the emergency room.

Ouch.
 
I think Evo should be banned. Either from giving answers of specific type, or from kitchen.
 
Borek said:
I think Evo should be banned. Either from giving answers of specific type, or from kitchen.
:biggrin: I'll stay out of the kitchen if your wife will let you come over and show me how to make those brined pickles. :!)
 
Seems like you really got infected with the idea... Didn't think it'll be THAT serious :smile:
 
Evo said:
Uh oh, I'd be pretty careful the next few days if I were you. :rolleyes:

The last time I knocked a knife off the counter it hit the floor, bounced up and backwards hitting the cabinet door behind me, it then ricocheted off the door and blade first into the back of my heel going about a half inch into it. I had to have it sewn back up by the emergency room.

Jesus Christ woman! Get you to a Witchdoctor ASAP!
 
Evo said:
Uh oh, I'd be pretty careful the next few days if I were you. :rolleyes:

The last time I knocked a knife off the counter it hit the floor, bounced up and backwards hitting the cabinet door behind me, it then ricocheted off the door and blade first into the back of my heel going about a half inch into it. I had to have it sewn back up by the emergency room.

Good golly what did you knock the knife off with, an air to air missile :eek:
 

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