WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGES
Nope, this isn’t an April Fool’s post. I just came back from the hospital early this morning. We, at Geisha’s Blade, cannot emphasize enough that SWORDS ARE NOT TOYS! This happened while I was trying to clean my Gin no Sakura Handachi. Despite my experience in handling swords and after getting a lot of minor “sword bites”, I have to say, I was very careless.
Don’t let this happen to you. You don’t want to spend thousands for hospital bills, or worse, losing a digit or the ability to use your hand. The cut was very deep, you can already see the layer of fat. I was lucky that it didn’t hit a tendon, which would require major surgery and the possibility that I won’t be able to use my hand anymore. So please, when you handle a sword, be very, very, very careful and treat it with utmost respect. Otherwise, it will really bite you.
– Aldwin
Below are the photos to prove our point that SWORDS ARE NOT TOYS!
A few seconds after I got cut
At the ER, getting cleaned up
Still bleeding profusely. Can you see the layer of fat?
All stitched up! I was expecting more. Well, it’s a good thing it’s only 4 stitches because the hospital charges per stitch! I also got a tetanus shot which added to the bill.
According to the doctor, the wound will heal in about a week. After which I have to go back to the hospital to have the stitches removed. I also need to take anti-biotics and pain relievers everyday. This isn’t just a very expensive experience, I almost lost the ability to use my hand if the cut went deeper. I was very lucky and I hope this won’t happen to me (or anyone else) again.
Remember, SWORDS ARE NOT TOYS!
Paean
You okay, sir?
Geisha's Blade
Hello Paean,
My wound is healing well. Thanks so much for your concern!
Regards,
Aldwin
Geisha’s Blade