The handle is perhaps more surprising. The knife’s handle, which makes up its other 6.69 inches, is crafted from Micarta — a material often found in mid- and high-grade EDC knives.

Homicides are down by a quarter, while knife-related injuries are down 10%. It comes only weeks after Sajid Javid, the home secretary, made it easier for police to use stop and search.

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