Research points at the one change needed to knives to curb crime

New research from De Montfort University suggests that rounded kitchen knives could potentially help reduce knife crime, as they failed to penetrate common clothing materials like cotton and denim in a study involving 1,200 repeated stabbing attempts. This study builds upon previous work by forensic scientist Leisa Nichols-Drew, who first explored the link between blade tip shape and clothing damage in 2020. These findings indicate that round-edged knives could offer a safer alternative, potentially reducing injuries and saving lives.

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