Be careful when opening a container for the first time. Thirty seven (37) years ago I did something similar enough that "I should know better". Can I claim perhaps, that I forgot? Anyway, a blade cut through the tamper-ring with sufficient force that it just kept going until, thank God, my hand stopped it from damaging anything else. Hurray? It happened around 11AM and I finally went to the ER around 8PM. This picture was taken the following day. I like the multi-layer glues they can apply these days in lieu of stitches. I also have myself a brand-new Tetanus shot which if the statisticians are correct, will be the last one I'll ever need. Again, hurray? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯👻

It's amazing how little it hurts, but then how fast & how much it hurts if/when I move my index finger out of unison with my middle finger. The doc says that's probably because the knife made a little slice to a tendon, but thankfully didn't cut completely through it. He suggested moving my middle & index fingers in unison until the pain of doing otherwise subsides.

About 18 hours after the injury.


Based on the width of the cut, this is how much of the knife went through my skin. The knife was in & out all in a split-second, and my hand never let go of the handle.

To qualify under the thread "What did you do to your Crossfire?", click on this link to see what I've done since May 16th... BEWARE!!! YOU ARE ENTERING MATT'S GARAGE!