Is there such a thing as a "knife of choice" for criminals?
I suppose that many stabbings and slashings are committed with kitchen knives, just because they happen to be handy when things turn ugly. But what about the criminals who arm themselves in advance for the purpose of mugging, rape, or just general mayhem? Do they tend to select big knives or small knives? Fixed blades or folders? Fancy fighting knives or sharpened screwdrivers?
I suppose that many stabbings and slashings are committed with kitchen knives, just because they happen to be handy when things turn ugly. But what about the criminals who arm themselves in advance for the purpose of mugging, rape, or just general mayhem? Do they tend to select big knives or small knives? Fixed blades or folders? Fancy fighting knives or sharpened screwdrivers?