Used to just slap a color on buttons and call it good. Your nephew's comment shows why that's a bad plan. Clear text labels are the most reliable, and adding a simple icon next to the word can give a second visual clue. It's about making things work for everyone, not just people who see color the same way you do.

Ever seen how thick the cast iron is on those old ones, @black.richard? They can take a real beating if you use them right. I still trust mine over anything new.

Man that gunshot sound is no joke, makes your whole body lock up. Brian_bell is right about the brain bluescreen, it's like time just stops for a second while you figure out if you're still in one piece. Did the board actually crack or split when it pinched, or was it just the moisture and tension fighting the blade?