Knife safety

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Ryan321 said:
Thanks for all the responses so far, from secondary research seniors tend to have higher rates of knife related accidents than other users, mostly due to the fact that they enjoy cooking more, vision tends to decline and general dexterity problems. Has anyone ever experienced an accident within the kitchen whilst handling knives here?

Many thanks once more!:)
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I'm not sure just how old I was but may have not been a senior yet I cut my thumb open with one of those fancy serrated knives. I usually was careful with a knife and not sure exactly what happened but sliced a good chunk that required stitches.
 
Ryan321 said:
I'm in my final year at university and would find any feedback so valuable to my project.
I am designing a knife safety product for senior users during food preparation.

Can you tell me any issues you have come across with kitchen knives and how you feel your experience could be improved?
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I handed over my Gerber Gator hunting knife to my lady
I've field dressed, and totally skinned too many animals to count with it
She now uses it exclusively
No more cuts other than what she intends to cut
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Kid, study the Gator, especially the handle material and simple but effective design (forefinger/gradual pommel, etc)
 
These responses are great! Thanks everyone again so far,

Does anyone here cook regularly and use knives on a daily basis? If so, where do you store your kitchen knives and have you brought any specific product to enhance your safety when chopping?

Many thanks to all!!!!
 
I’ve used a set of Cutco brand knives with molded handles for at least 30 years, always do my chopping on an antique wooden board placed on a nonskid surface, never had a cut from doing that . Never hold something in the palm of one hand, like a piece of fruit and try to cut into it with the other hand-recipe for disaster. We don’t need any more devices, need to use what we have with care, patience, common sense. And non skid surfaces really help.
 
Geezerette said:
I’ve used a set of Cutco brand knives with molded handles for at least 30 years, always do my chopping on an antique wooden board placed on a nonskid surface, never had a cut from doing that . Never hold something in the palm of one hand, like a piece of fruit and try to cut into it with the other hand-recipe for disaster. We don’t need any more devices, need to use what we have with care, patience, common sense. And non skid surfaces really help.
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This is a great example where you have made clear adaptations in your process (Non-skid surface) and suitable knives which have ensured your safety. Would you mind telling me if you store your kitchen knives within a drawer?
 
I use Henckles knives - they are sharp, have a very good grip and great balance. Unfortunately the handles are not dishwasher proof so they require care when washing.
I wouldn't be happy keeping them loose in a drawer. I keep mine in a knife block.
 
C'est Moi said:
I really resent the data mining that has started showing up on this forum. As Meanderer pointed out, this platform is for SENIORS, over age 50. (I suppose someone at "university" should learn to read the rules.)
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I agree. No one likes feeling like a specimen to be studied. It's condescending. Just do a study for knife safety, period. Knife injuries aren't limited to a particular age.
 
Olivia said:
I agree. No one likes feeling like a specimen to be studied. It's condescending. Just do a study for knife safety, period. Knife injuries aren't limited to a particular age.
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LOL - a "Specimen." Like a plastic jar with a label & some urine in it.....
 
Olivia said:
I agree. No one likes feeling like a specimen to be studied. It's condescending. Just do a study for knife safety, period. Knife injuries aren't limited to a particular age.
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We're not being regarded as specimens. Ryan probably feels that our experience is relevant to his research and is asking for our help. Whether the basis of his research is sound is another matter.
 
Hi there, I am not intending to cause any offence or be condescending in any manner. I simple feel that senior users (who statistically cook the most) will have the best experience to question and learn from. Yes, knife injuries happen to all ages but senior users tend to be again statistically higher, probably as they use them the most!:) I appreciate everyone's comments so far once again! Does anyone have any other issues with their current knives?????
 
Haha. I keep the knives & a small no of sharp things in a drawer, things like can openers, corkscrews. I don’t worry about the data miners, how do they know we’re telling the truth, haha. My knife story is true tho.
 
Most Seniors around the forum grew up with a pocket knife or pen knife, at a young age. It became our friend, a pal even. We looked at it as a tool, not a weapon. Today's kids can't even carry a plastic sword on Halloween. They have no positive experience with knives. When they become adults, they just might "cut their eye out"!:geek: Let's hope not.
 
Ryan321 said:
Hi, that is not at all what I am representing here. I am looking at individuals who do struggle and are open to useful products. If you feel you are not part of that group then that is no problem, just trying to gather some data and thought this would be a great way of interacting with multiple users:)
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:pHey RYE, you can take this to the bank....."Cut away from yourself and you will never cut yourself. :p
 
I use Yoshikin Global knives. The only thing I've added to my vegetable chopping knife is a blade guard, a piece of plastic, slip-on molding, that hugs the cutting edge when the knife is stored in its drawer.

I grew up with a pocket knife. I've never cut myself because of sloppy procedure.

I agree with those who've written that young people are, more likely, in need of a gizmo that protects them during their usage of knives, since they have no real world, practical experience with sharp objects.

FWIW: I believe it was Andi Dorfman who had to be rushed to hospital because she sliced her hand open while she was trying to cut an avocado to make guacamole!

Yeah, you really should take your research on knife injuries and knife modifications to a site for young people, no matter what your statistics are telling you. I have a strong feeling that the older folks in your knife cut statistics are probably not the kind of folks who are in here.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ya...tal-wanted-delicious-guacamole-010457894.html
 

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