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Citation

Pollak S. Arch. Kriminol. 1989; 183(1-2): 11-20.

Vernacular Title

Befundmuster bei Verletzungen durch "Uberlebensmesser".

Affiliation

Institut für gerichtliche Medizin, Universität Wien.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2930324

Abstract

Survival knives are designed as multi-purpose tools. Most models have a broad single-edged fixed blade, like a trail-knife or Bowie-knife. The back of the blade normally has saw teeth set either in single line or double crossed line. This adds a third function, sawing, to the two standard functions of the knife (stabbing and cutting). The saw edge leaves characteristic scrape marks on the skin; bony structures are grooved or completely severed. A case of homicide is taken to demonstrate that the pattern of injuries may indicate the use of a survival knife.


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