I followed your advice Rog and gripped the blade very firmly between thumb and forefinger,
I used pliers to hold the blade and pulled it out.. but there is blood either way

Maybe thats because there are teeth facing in both directions, I did try measuring the amount of blood on either direction.. but it was very difficult and I have now run out of kitchen towel.
I don't think it was a very good suggestion as I tried it several times and now my bandaged fingers look like I can get a part in a mummy film.
