I am an idiot. Every time I use our mandolin to slice vegetables, I end up cutting myself. Really bad.
Last night was no exception. My thumb has a wicked gash now that wouldn’t stop bleeding. I soaked through four sets of paper towel tourniquets.
I did manage to finish making dinner, though.
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That thing looks wicked dangerous. You should throw it out before you lose a didgit.
Yes. I did just misspell digit.
I agree with Tracy. Throw it out! That sounds awful. Good for you finishing the dinner though what a trooper you are.
Uh, did yours not come with a safety? I have to say I wouldn’t buy one because I know I would cut myself. That said, I think they now come with a hand protector. Also, all my knives are serated – I swear if I had smooth bladed knives I would have lost my knuckles years ago. Luckily my nails seem to repel the grooves and keeps me from doing serious damage.
I hope your thumb heals up well. I keep thinking of a thin slice of flesh and it not binding well.
Ray of sunshine I am.
CindyS