what is safer a dull blade or a sharp one?

Answer 1

most accidents are caused by dull knives actually. so i'd go with a sharp one....more efficient, and definitely safer.

Answer 2

I've always heard that a sharp blade is safer. With a dull blade, you have to use more pressure and there is a good possibility of the knife slipping and cutting you.

Answer 3

Depends on how used and handled...generally, is safer to use a sharp blade, because the cuts are clean and without any extra pushing or manuvering...but if you don't handle a knife real well, go for the dull blade so you don't open you veins and bleed everywhere...by the way, if you accidentially cut yourself - apply pressure and keep the cut above your head if possible.

Answer 4

A sharp one. You are more likely to try forcing a dull blade though something and hurt yourself.

Answer 5

Sharp

Answer 6

Actually a dull blade is safer - When, NOT if ( it is just a matter of timing) you cut yourself the ER doctors will have the ragged edges to pull together to stitch. With a clean cut it is harder to bring together the edges and keep them together for the healing process.

Answer 7

Sharp one, you are less likely to have to make multiple cuts or slip. Plus if you do cut yourself with a sharp blade the cut will not be as torn up.

Answer 8

sharp blade is safer. You need more force to use a dull one making slipping witht he knife more likely.

Answer 9

A sharp one,
dull/blunt blades catch ..and thats when you have accidents.

Answer 10

A Sharp blade always, always. I might suggest, if you ever drop one, DON"T try to catch it! I speak from experience.