Knife Safety

Use an appropriate tool for the job. Try not to use your knife as a pry bar or a screwdriver, and don’t use a screwdriver to punch holes. Since they’re not designed for it, the tool may bend or break.

Cut away from yourself, ending the knife stroke away from your body.

Hold the item you are cutting firmly, and don’t cut onto your hand or knees. Cut into the air or onto something hard.

Take caution when closing folding knives. Don’t let your fingers get between the knife blade and the handle as it’s folding shut.

There are many ways to test the sharpness of a blade – avoid running your finger along its length, and you’ll avoid countless cuts.

ALWAYS - keep your knife in a sheath and when wearing it on your belt. Keep it well back on your thigh so it will not interfere when sitting or kneeling.

ALWAYS - clean and dry your knife after every use. A safe way is to lay the knife blade on a flat surface and wipe one side then the other.

ALWAYS - Keep your knife sharp as a dull knife can be more dangerous to use. Every knife needs sharpening from time to time and after years of cutting all knives need to be reground either by you or someone experienced. .

ALWAYS - keep your carbon steel outdoor knives clean, dried and oiled to prevent rusting.

ALWAYS - take care to fully open sheaths before removing knife to prevent cutting the sheath and occasionally oil the leather to keep it pliable if you wish.

ALWAYS - keep your knives stored safely and out of reach of small children and teach your family how to use and respect knives. Safety begins first at home.

We would like to remind you to use a knife safely.