Wounds inflicted by survival-knives

Forensic Sci Int. 2002 Mar 28;126(1):82-7. doi: 10.1016/s0379-0738(02)00030-0.

Abstract

A homicidal fatality is presented to demonstrate that the pattern of injuries may suggest the use of an unusual sharp force, a survival-knife, the characteristics of which are in any case well defined. This knife has saw teeth along the back that can leave characteristic scrape marks on the skin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Autopsy
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neck Injuries / pathology*
  • Wounds, Stab / pathology*