title: [Pattern of findings in injuries caused by "survival knives"].
abstract: Survival knives are designed as multi-purpose tools. Most models have a broad single-edged fixed blade, like a trail-knife or Bowie-knife. The back of the blade normally has saw teeth set either in single line or double crossed line. This adds a third function, sawing, to the two standard functions of the knife (stabbing and cutting). The saw edge leaves characteristic scrape marks on the skin; bony structures are grooved or completely severed. A case of homicide is taken to demonstrate that the pattern of injuries may indicate the use of a survival knife.
authors.affiliation: Institut für gerichtliche Medizin, Universität Wien.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pollak
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002423:Cause of Death; D005260:Female; D006708:Homicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D019838:Neck Injuries; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D013499:Surface Properties; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000473:pathology*
vernacular_title: Befundmuster bei Verletzungen durch "Uberlebensmesser".