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Well, the words sound right but I still think the reality of that chain of events is less likely than getting struck by lightening. In fact, you probably have a better chance of having your throat or wrists slit by the belt, itself.(Disclaimer: I haven't ran the numbers... more for effect)Very generous, but no one was talking about all of that.
When a belt does breaks, all by itself, it could easily slap that blade into your chest sharpening like that.
In my 55 years, 40 as a craftsman I have never had a stitch and aim to keep it that way due to common sense.
I remember as a Boy Scout the first lesson they teach you about using a knife is to not cut toward yourself.
If a maker has a VFD they could spend a few extra buck and put a reverse switch on it and sharpen all day with the edge facing away from him
That said, I'm not the tightest cap in the six-pack and definitely not suggesting folks to play the odds... lol. We come to our own conclusions by way of our own experience. I have also been injury free, having spent the majority of my career in machine shops and fabrication... though I'm not as incredibly old as you... lol... not far off.
I've had stitches twice. Both times, due to common idiots while bouncing at a bar. Oh yeah... and once more when I got neutered.... which may be why I have more fear when the knife is facing toward my man junk.
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