sword safety 101
Jun 9, 2008 22:19:45 GMT
Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jun 9, 2008 22:19:45 GMT
with rise in accidents on the board and the suggestions of a few forum members
welcome to sword safety 101 ..... feel free to chime in and lets keep it on track shall we ..... and lets not bash any one for mistakes cause be honest no one is immune to the dreaded "stupid virus" we all catch a case of "the bone heads" once in a while ..... don't be upset if you see an idea you just posted in here I'll be updating this post to make sure every one can see the rules/guidelines loud and clear so I'll be editing this post so new members and less experienced cutters can avoid injury to yourself or others ,damage to property or ,damage to your weapon
most importantly don't do any thing obviously stupid or beyond your current skill level if it seems like a bad idea ... chances are it is!!!! let us not forget that our beloved swords are tools for killing in the quickest manner possible and that the people that where injured where lucky it wasn't much more costly!!! the guy who cut his calf was lucky not to have died !!!
some simple common sense can go a long way
-have a phone and tourniquet and other first-aid handy
-don't go out by your self and if you do let some one know where you are
-mind the weather if it's super hot or super cold don't go and need we remind you not to wave metal around in a lightening storm
-remember "you only have 1 *"
1) always treat a sword like a weapon give it the respect it deserves - gun safety rules apply - never handle your weapon when on medication or intoxicated - get plenty of rest before cutting or training to avoid fatigue
2) clear the area of children ,other people ,pets ,trip hazards and ,things you don't intend to cut NEVER POINT YOUR SWORD AT SOME THING ALIVE OR THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO DESTROY - always check around you before executing a cut NEVER ASSUME THE AREA IS CLEAR CHECK AGAIN - give an assertive verbal cue to any one who may have wondered in to the area calling "fore" no longer only applies to golf - make damn sure there are no small children or toddlers around you never know if they may run out in the path of your cut
3) be sure of your grip - clean your hand ,ware gloves ,use a lanyard what ever keeps your fingers
4) mind your fallow through and back swing - protect your self (and others)
5) keep a safe distance from others about a 20 to 50 yard circle - to protect others and property
6) make sure to inspect your weapon and be certain it is in proper working order prior to *each* use
7) never do an "impulse cut" no matter how tempting that tree branch in the corner of your eye looks
8) visualize what you are going to do before each cut - think once think twice then think again
9) know where your cut will stop - don't just swing like crazy your target may not give as much resistance as you think
10) do "dry handling" with you weapon especially if it's brand new -this will help you get a feel for how it will handle
11) try to do your cutting on flat level surface - try to maintain good balance at all times
12) if you don't know *ASK* get some training practice with bokkens wasters or blunt blades *less risk to you or others* - WEAPONS ARE NOT TOYS - your greatest enemy to safety with your weapons is your self take precautions and don't become a casualty
13) most accidents happen when sheathing and unsheathing your sword - be careful and go slow
14) start with easy targets and work your way up -no one is an expert over night
15) make sure your target is on a stable stand - try to avoid using metal stands and super hard wood - these will break your sword if hit accidentally
welcome to sword safety 101 ..... feel free to chime in and lets keep it on track shall we ..... and lets not bash any one for mistakes cause be honest no one is immune to the dreaded "stupid virus" we all catch a case of "the bone heads" once in a while ..... don't be upset if you see an idea you just posted in here I'll be updating this post to make sure every one can see the rules/guidelines loud and clear so I'll be editing this post so new members and less experienced cutters can avoid injury to yourself or others ,damage to property or ,damage to your weapon
most importantly don't do any thing obviously stupid or beyond your current skill level if it seems like a bad idea ... chances are it is!!!! let us not forget that our beloved swords are tools for killing in the quickest manner possible and that the people that where injured where lucky it wasn't much more costly!!! the guy who cut his calf was lucky not to have died !!!
some simple common sense can go a long way
-have a phone and tourniquet and other first-aid handy
-don't go out by your self and if you do let some one know where you are
-mind the weather if it's super hot or super cold don't go and need we remind you not to wave metal around in a lightening storm
-remember "you only have 1 *"
1) always treat a sword like a weapon give it the respect it deserves - gun safety rules apply - never handle your weapon when on medication or intoxicated - get plenty of rest before cutting or training to avoid fatigue
2) clear the area of children ,other people ,pets ,trip hazards and ,things you don't intend to cut NEVER POINT YOUR SWORD AT SOME THING ALIVE OR THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO DESTROY - always check around you before executing a cut NEVER ASSUME THE AREA IS CLEAR CHECK AGAIN - give an assertive verbal cue to any one who may have wondered in to the area calling "fore" no longer only applies to golf - make damn sure there are no small children or toddlers around you never know if they may run out in the path of your cut
3) be sure of your grip - clean your hand ,ware gloves ,use a lanyard what ever keeps your fingers
4) mind your fallow through and back swing - protect your self (and others)
5) keep a safe distance from others about a 20 to 50 yard circle - to protect others and property
6) make sure to inspect your weapon and be certain it is in proper working order prior to *each* use
7) never do an "impulse cut" no matter how tempting that tree branch in the corner of your eye looks
8) visualize what you are going to do before each cut - think once think twice then think again
9) know where your cut will stop - don't just swing like crazy your target may not give as much resistance as you think
10) do "dry handling" with you weapon especially if it's brand new -this will help you get a feel for how it will handle
11) try to do your cutting on flat level surface - try to maintain good balance at all times
12) if you don't know *ASK* get some training practice with bokkens wasters or blunt blades *less risk to you or others* - WEAPONS ARE NOT TOYS - your greatest enemy to safety with your weapons is your self take precautions and don't become a casualty
13) most accidents happen when sheathing and unsheathing your sword - be careful and go slow
14) start with easy targets and work your way up -no one is an expert over night
15) make sure your target is on a stable stand - try to avoid using metal stands and super hard wood - these will break your sword if hit accidentally