Just had a close call with my super-sharp paring knife......

[kestrel91316]

My avocado never ripened up well, so when I tried to whack the pit out with a chop from the knife, it didn't work. In the process of getting frustrated and careless I slashed the side of my left ring finger near the nail.

Muy stupido. Bled all over the kitchen counter before I realized how bad it was, lol. It'll be ok. I just stuck a bandaid and some neosporin on it.

Shameful, though. I'm supposed to know how to handle sharps safely.

[Warpy]

1. I hate it when the moon is in Klutz

and I don't quite hit that pit dead on. Usually, I just pry the sucker out, since I'm mashing at least half the avocado for one thing while slicing the other half for something else.

[elleng]

2. When the Moon is in Klutz, Warpy,

I just love you!

:hi:

[MagickMuffin]

3. I'm glad you're alright

That is the main reason I don't ever attempt using that method, after almost cutting right into my hand. Nope, never again will I use that technique. I use a spoon and pry the seed loose.


:hi:

[kestrel91316]

4. That's what I normally do. And since this avocado was underripe and

the pit was firmly in place, I have no rational explanation for my impulsive behavior.

I won't make that mistake again. It wasn't too bad - just like a really bad, deep paper cut.