Sry I don't mean to ask a stupid question, but it seems as though no one has.. Would this work on a stab or gun wound? Just curious of "what ifs" x.x"
1792513
I have not had to use this yet, but I believe these are intended for use on smaller scraps and cuts, and punctures wounds. Good luck! For a gun shot or stab wound, I believe you would need its bigger brother, the clot packs in two different sizes.
1792514
I am no expert, but WoundSeal would not be of any help in stemming the blood flow in a serious stab wound, or gun shot. Those wounds would entail heavy blood flow. Those types of wounds would be better treated by a QuikClot Trauma Pak.
1792515
Thia stuff is amazing. I am on Plavix and aspirin and bleed easily. this stuff seals bleeding cuts right away. My opinion is that it will stop bleeding on a knife or gunshot wound right away but you will need to use more powder than 4 small packets. When you suffer a knife wound or gunshot, Use "quick clot" which has a lot more powder.
1792516
Interesting question, do you plan on having one of those injuries soon ? My husband just used this product for the first time about a month ago and he still has some of the product still on his toe !!! Because this material forms such a "cement-type" coverage, I would be concerned about putting enough product on such a large wound. Would it absorb so much blood that it would be dangerous ? I guess it could b removed by a doctor. I think this question needs to be presented to the manufacturer and/or a physician/surgeon. Good luck.
1792517
That kind of wound would be better served by a much larger package, 15 gram or better.
1792518
I really don't know. It is to stop active bleeding. We have used it only on skin tears.
1792519
I believe this is intended for external use only. An internal injury would not be treatable.
1507301
There is always "a chance" that the neck knife could come out of the sheath. Any neck knife". Mostly it would be due to snagging it on something, like a shirt sleeve or jacket when it is being removed or put on, or a branch or rock , etc. that you rub against. That being said, my sheath seems relatively secure and, if I keep it down my T-shirt, it is less likely to snag on something. Hope this was helpful. R Burd Sr
819803
Yes, but I wouldn't recommend it at all!! The KA-Bar wasn't designed to be carried in a boot or hip pocket or any place that could lead to greater chances of foolish, self inflicted wounds - major or minor. The KA-Bar blade is very, very sharp and nothing to just fart around with. Keep it in it's sheath at all times and when you carry it, keep it attached to your belt. There it will always be within reach if it is ever needed but also out of the way and positioned in a much safer area. Knives of this size were never designed to be played with!!
1854481
I think it probably would, it penetrates pretty good, it would be worth a try I think. Hope it works, it is really good stuff!
920721
Doesnt make a good defensive weapon imo. Unless you have experience with knife fighting, you might end up hurting yourself just as much. Its a big knife, feels solid and sturdy in the hand, but just doesnt feel balanced right for defense.
958605
I would think you could use it on about any knife edge. Hard to tell you/not knowing exactly what your talking about.
1439169
If the wound area is well protected it would probably work well.The issue would be getting the top ring with the rubber seal overthe site without putting pressure on it. If you had help putting iton I think it might work. It does work quite well! Good luck!
1923767
No. It works with cuts. It interacts with blood to form a temporary "scab." It will probably not work with a bad cut and of course you still have to wash and disinfect cut first. It works good on small cuts that won't stop bleeding on people who take meds that make their blood thin. You would not want to put it in your boy's nose. That would be dangerous and would plug his nose and you would not be able to wash it off. It's very helpful to have in a first aid kit.
2234343
First Responders use this in trauma cases to help stop bleeding. My husband was on blood thinner and he was always nicking himself shaving and it would bleed profusely for days sometimes. I used this... it would never stop it, but it would slow it some.
665345
Based on my experience with it (been using it for months) I would not put it directly on an open wound. You could put it on a scar, but be careful peeling it off.
936254
I havent tried that. I cant answer to the safety aspect, but as for the effectiveness, i sure it would work just fine. A sharp razor blade works great.
1819379
Your question intrigued me and I went on their web site. According to Accu sharp, this does work on serrated knives.
1149669
How well does it work on pocket knives with less than a 3-inch blade? With much difficulty...that's for sure. I have a Buck 1" blade pocket knife that I keep on my key chain. I free hand to sharpen this blade without using the sharpening guide. I'm not as proficient as I'd like to be using the WSKTS-KO. Never the less, omitting the guide when sharpening this particular knife suffices for me. Good luck.
826720
No! They work on any cut or wound that is bleeding on anyone. The powder forms an instant scab, that completely stops the bleeding. Also, we feel that the wound heals in about half the normal time as well. The packets are small enough to carry one in your pocket, wallet, or any place you can tuck one, for quick access.
1233486
Ummmm....not if its a good one....I used it on some cold steel machetes and they came out Sharp...dont trust this product for high end blades!! Kitchen knifes...machetes....pocket knifes...yeah go for it....anything else use at your own risk!!
730445
No, I was wondering the same thing, but unfortunately I don't believe they've made a scabbard for this. At least not when I bought it and that was like 2 years ago. I think I asked too. Would have been nice if there was one.
1999706
As in real life combat such as slicing something/someone, no it has a flat edge, it is fairly pointy so you can stab stuff, but as for cutting and slicing it won't work. And let's face it, if you wanted to use something to poke someone in combat without slashing, you would just use a foil