Swiss knife users should learn the proper way to handle the pocket knife, as this will prepare them for a lifetime of safe enjoyment. Learning the safety precautions will not only help prevent injuries, but it will also instill a sense of responsibility and discipline, two qualities that are very important when it comes to any type of knife.
Although Victorinox Swiss Knives are pretty safe to use, they are still a type of tool with sharp blades, sharp points, and sharp edges. Rather than put your or your loved ones’ lives at risk when using Victorinox Swiss Knives in Dubai, we recommend you follow some safety guidelines and tips to ensure everyone’s safety. Especially if you have kids around or your teen kids are going to use the Swiss knife, it is best advised that you teach the tips shared by Mostafawi Group in this blog post to them.
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1. Always Sit When You Use Swiss Knife For Carving
Carving wooden sticks or a branch of a tree is quite a strenuous job. This job can be made very easy using Victorinox knives in Dubai. However, when you use a Swiss knife for any type of woodwork, you must follow safety tips. As experts say, when doing any carving or whittling, you must be seated properly or on your knees. Your two feet must always be on the ground in either case. The only exception would be if you were sawing anything; in that case, you could stabilize the wood you are sawing while keeping the other foot on the ground by placing your knee or foot on, say, a tree stump. By sitting, you ensure that your body is stable and doesn’t get damaged in any way.
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2. Always Carve Away From Your Body
When you are carving, always make sure the knife moves away from your body. This is recommended by Victorinox experts in Dubai, as the chances of accidentally getting yourself hurt are minimal this way. Carving away from your body is also easier to do when you are seated. This way you not only stay protected but also ensure the life of your knife is increased. In case your knife accidentally slips, you stay protected if you carve away from it. You can buy other Victorinox kitchen accessories in Dubai from a Victorinox store if you want to carve salads while in the wild using your Swiss knife. When camping, if you’re going to carve a pointy tip, simultaneously slide the knife sideways and away from you. This will help you get a pointy tip easily without using excessive pressure.
3. Ensure People Are at an Arm’s Length Away From You
Carving is a risky job. In this job, the chances of you hurting someone accidentally are high. So whenever you are out in the wild camping or even in your home working on a DIY project, make sure that nobody else is within arm’s reach of you before beginning any carving. By doing this, you can keep everyone around you safe and prevent mishaps that could hurt you or them.
4. Use Only Sharp Blades To Work on Any Project
Before you begin any carving work or any type of work with your Victorinox Swiss Knife in Dubai, make sure your blade is sharp. With a blunt blade, you will have to apply more force, and there is a greater chance of the blade slipping and injuring you. To check if your blade is sharp, you can use the paper test. A sharp blade should be able to cut through a piece of paper with ease and resistance. If not, a straightforward instrument like the Victorinox Sharpy might be able to assist. Additionally, you can visit a Victorinox store in Dubai and get assistance sharpening your Swiss knife.
5. Use and Open Only One Tool at a Time
Using one tool at a time is by far the safest way to use your Victorinox Swiss Army Knife in Dubai and, in fact, anywhere across the globe. Victorinox pocket knives’ numerous tools are unquestionably one of its greatest features, but opening more than one at once runs the risk of cutting yourself, so be sure to close one before opening the next. In case you need to use two or more tools at a time, it is best to use tools from another knife and let other people handle it safely.
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6. Keep Your Swiss Knife Stowed When Not In Use
If your carving exploits or other DIY jobs come to an end for the time being, then it is better to take care of your knife properly. Once you are done using your knife, carefully close your blade and store your knife safely. Compared to leaving a knife or other equipment open or lying around, this is far safer. Nobody can be harmed as long as the pocket knife is closed and out of the reach of small children. You may even visit a Victorinox supplier in Dubai and buy gear that helps keep knives safe when not in use.
7. Always Pass Swiss Knife in a Closed Position
Never give your pocket knife or any other instrument to someone else if it is still open. Before passing on the knife to another person, make sure it is closed securely. This helps avoid accidental injuries to both you and the receiver.
8. Never Carve or Work With Live Trees!
It seems reasonable to show respect for the trees and branches within the forest if you enjoy spending time there. For the enjoyment of others, kindly refrain from carving a living tree’s trunk or branches.
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Conclusion
These are a few safety tips you must follow when using Victorinox Swiss knives. You can buy accessories, other blades, and more by visiting a Victorinox store in Dubai and getting your hands on the best products and latest launches.