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A '''zombie knife''' (also known as a '''zombie killer knife''' or '''zombie slayer knife''') is a type of [[knife]]. |
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A '''zombie knife''' (also known as a '''zombie killer knife''' or '''zombie slayer knife''') is a type of ornate [[knife]] or bladed weapon inspired by [[Zombie film|Zombie films]]. The knives can range in size and shape however are defined in [[English law|English Law]] as having a cutting edge, a serrated edge and images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) Order 2016|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/803/contents/made|website=www.legislation.gov.uk}}</ref> Despite being designed for collectors and [[Survivalism|survivalists]] the appearance of zombie knives led to their increasing usage in criminality. In 2018 the [[United Kingdom]] made possession of such knives illegal. |
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== History == |
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The first series of zombie themed knives were released in 2011 by American knife company [[Ka-Bar|KA-BAR]] after a company official joked about "the need of knives capable of killing a zombie when firearms aren't available".<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 January 2011|title=Ka-Bar rolls out new 'Zombie Killer' knife line|url=https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/gearscout/2011/01/19/ka-bar-rolls-out-new-zombie-killer-knife-line/|url-status=live|access-date=21 July 2021|website=Military Times}}</ref> The original set of six knives named; Kharon, Acheron, Famine, War, Pestilence and Death featured distinct neon green handles and a bio-hazard symbol.<ref>{{Cite book|last=McDougall|first=Len|title=The Edgemaster's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing, Using, and Maintaining Fixed-Blade and Folding Knives|publisher=[[Skyhorse Publishing]]|year=2018|isbn=978-1510727694}}</ref> Commenting on the company's Zombie Knife line CEO John Stitt stated that when exhibited at trade show [[SHOT Show|SHOT 2011]] "everybody laughed at us" however "the next year everything was green, everything was zombies!”<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vinoski|first=Jim|date=24 September 2020|title=KA-BAR Knives Honors Its Iconic History While Looking To The Future|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimvinoski/2020/09/24/ka-bar-knives-honors-its-iconic-history-while-looking-to-the-future/|url-status=live|access-date=21 July 2021|website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> Soon other manufactures such as [[Gerber Legendary Blades|Gerber]] joined the zombie craze by releasing their own [[zombie apocalypse]] inspired products.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Shackleford|first=Steve|date=28 August 2012|title=Knives of the Living Dead|work=[[Blade (magazine)|Blade]]|url=https://blademag.com/knife-collecting/knives-of-the-living-dead|access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref> |
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=== Criminalisation in the United Kingdom === |
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In 2015 after years of falling numbers knife crime in London increased by 18% while the number of people murdered yearly increased by 26. Responding to the figures the [[Metropolitan Police]] outlined the sale of zombie knives on the [[Dark web]] as one of the rises contributing factors. |
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A statutory instrument in [[English law]] has banned the importation, manufacture, sale or hire of weapons of this type, having a blade with'':'' |
A statutory instrument in [[English law]] has banned the importation, manufacture, sale or hire of weapons of this type, having a blade with'':'' |
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# ''a cutting edge;'' |
# ''a cutting edge;'' |
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# ''a serrated edge; and |
# ''a serrated edge; and'' |
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# ''images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence.''<ref |
# ''images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence.''<ref name=":0" /> |
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Sarah Newton, The Parliamentary Under-secretary of State for the Home Office, published a Statutory Instrument amending the Criminal Justice Act 1988, so as to prohibit the sale, importation and manufacture of these knives with effect from 18 August 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/zombie-knives-banned-in-england-and-wales |
Sarah Newton, The Parliamentary Under-secretary of State for the Home Office, published a Statutory Instrument amending the Criminal Justice Act 1988, so as to prohibit the sale, importation and manufacture of these knives with effect from 18 August 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zombie knives banned in England and Wales - GOV.UK|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/zombie-knives-banned-in-england-and-wales|website=www.gov.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=15 August 2016|title='Zombie knives' ban to come into force|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37080682|publisher=|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> The prohibition was implemented by amending a [[statutory instrument]] made under the [[Criminal Justice Act 1988]]. In 2018, {{cite web|title=The Offensive Weapons Bill|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-announces-plans-for-offensive-weapons-bill-to-tackle-serious-violence}} went further and made their private possession illegal also. |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 14:36, 26 August 2021
A zombie knife (also known as a zombie killer knife or zombie slayer knife) is a type of ornate knife or bladed weapon inspired by Zombie films. The knives can range in size and shape however are defined in English Law as having a cutting edge, a serrated edge and images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence.[1] Despite being designed for collectors and survivalists the appearance of zombie knives led to their increasing usage in criminality. In 2018 the United Kingdom made possession of such knives illegal.
History
The first series of zombie themed knives were released in 2011 by American knife company KA-BAR after a company official joked about "the need of knives capable of killing a zombie when firearms aren't available".[2] The original set of six knives named; Kharon, Acheron, Famine, War, Pestilence and Death featured distinct neon green handles and a bio-hazard symbol.[3] Commenting on the company's Zombie Knife line CEO John Stitt stated that when exhibited at trade show SHOT 2011 "everybody laughed at us" however "the next year everything was green, everything was zombies!”[4] Soon other manufactures such as Gerber joined the zombie craze by releasing their own zombie apocalypse inspired products.[5]
Criminalisation in the United Kingdom
In 2015 after years of falling numbers knife crime in London increased by 18% while the number of people murdered yearly increased by 26. Responding to the figures the Metropolitan Police outlined the sale of zombie knives on the Dark web as one of the rises contributing factors.
A statutory instrument in English law has banned the importation, manufacture, sale or hire of weapons of this type, having a blade with:
- a cutting edge;
- a serrated edge; and
- images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence.[1]
Sarah Newton, The Parliamentary Under-secretary of State for the Home Office, published a Statutory Instrument amending the Criminal Justice Act 1988, so as to prohibit the sale, importation and manufacture of these knives with effect from 18 August 2016.[6][7] The prohibition was implemented by amending a statutory instrument made under the Criminal Justice Act 1988. In 2018, "The Offensive Weapons Bill". went further and made their private possession illegal also.
References
- ^ a b "The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) Order 2016". www.legislation.gov.uk.
- ^ "Ka-Bar rolls out new 'Zombie Killer' knife line". Military Times. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ McDougall, Len (2018). The Edgemaster's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing, Using, and Maintaining Fixed-Blade and Folding Knives. Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 978-1510727694.
- ^ Vinoski, Jim (24 September 2020). "KA-BAR Knives Honors Its Iconic History While Looking To The Future". Forbes. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Shackleford, Steve (28 August 2012). "Knives of the Living Dead". Blade. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Zombie knives banned in England and Wales - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk.
- ^ "'Zombie knives' ban to come into force". 15 August 2016 – via www.bbc.co.uk.