There’s a gross picture down below. Yes, Good Morning! 🙂 Seriously, there’s no blood or snakes . . just my bum finger. No one is perfect, you know!
The other day on Facebook, a freind’s mom posted a picture of bread she had made and she had the most amazing looking bread knife. All of her friends were commenting on the knife because, apparently, 25 – 30 years ago, these knives where the really in thing. She and I are the same age and I’ve never heard of them but maybe they were more popular in Missouri than wherever I was at the time. The lady was saying they’re just as sharp as they were the day she got them . . 30 years ago! I needed those knives . . because I have a bum finger. I’ve had a cyst removed off my finger more than once. It returns after five or so years. Sometimes it’s sore . . like REALLY sore, and sometimes, it isn’t sore at all but when I’m cutting anything with a regular knife and the knife goes through whatever it is and my finger hits the cutting board, it hurts and sometimes . . I say a bad word and that ‘s NOT good with Addie around.
See that bump? It’s so annoying but I doubt I have it removed again since it comes back. I think what the doctor told me is that there’s fluid that leaks from that joint and causes the cyst. I’ve had two different surgeons remove it – once in Kentucky and twice in Texas so . . I live with it.
Sorry, really . . for the gross picture but you had to see that in order to see why I jumped on ordering these knives.
A whole set of those . . doesn’t that look like those handles will help protect my finger? I haven’t tried them yet but I’m hopeful.
Laura says
Wow, that’s an amazing price! I’m tempted.
Therese says
My husband had one of those and had it removed because the doc said leaving it there could cause issues at the joint. Since we stitchers and knitters need those joints in tiptop shape (!), just double check with your doc in case there is something you need to know!
Judy Laquidara says
My doctor is the one that recommended leaving it alone unless it starts “leaking”, which leaves a path for infection to go to the bone.
Linda B says
Really good price on those knives. Please give us your review after you have gotten them. Always like your recommendations.
Christina Coats says
Hi Judy
welcome to the Hebedene club! I have them on both forefingers, hate them as its the one thing that makes me feel old., with witchy fingers. Had a cyst on one side and it was removed when they did my shoulder op, thankful it has never come back, but now the other side is so sore swollen and I am feeling I may have to bash it , the pain can’t be worst I can’t get through to others who have none how bad the pain can be. Would love the 3 of them removed and have straight fingers for the time being at least. Have found finger in a mug with icy water can reduce the pain. Good luck.
Judy Laquidara says
My finger isn’t crooked. Well,my forefinger on the right hand is but my cyst isn’t on that finger. The one with the cyst is very straight . . just looks like a camel’s hump on it. Mine will be sore for months, then hardly sore at all unless I bump it and then it’s sore for months again. The surgery is kind of a pain because I had to keep my finger perfectly straight (in a splint) for weeks (longer each time because the doctor thought keeping it immobile longer might help). Then it seems like months before that finger is comfortable bending, even with therapy and exercises. Old age can be hard but I know I’m one of the lucky ones because I have so few aches and pains so far.
Kathy C says
I have knives similar to that blade, but my handles are a little different. Also purchased about 30 yrs ago from a demo at a home improvement or sportsman expo. Made in the USA. Only one has a logo, ‘American Angler.’ I hope that might help you find them!
sheryl says
I have one of those on the same finger but it doesn’t get quite that large. It’s called a Myxoid cyst and it does get pretty sore. I’ve had an infection in mine which wasn’t much fun. They’re often associated with osteoarthritis. 🙁
Bon says
I’ve had the one on the right for years.
Sandy Franz says
Have you had a chance to try out your knives yet? I am waiting with bated breath to see how you like them.