Will A TINY Knife Still SLASH Your Throat?

Published on November 20, 2024
Duration: 0:49

This video demonstrates a ballistic gel test to assess the effectiveness of a tiny OTF knife, the Tekto Badger, in a throat slash scenario. The host, a tactical gear reviewer, explains the anatomical requirements for lethality and performs a slash on a gel head. The test concludes that even small knives can inflict fatal wounds by reaching critical arteries.

Quick Summary

Even tiny knives can be lethal. A Tekto Badger OTF knife achieved a 1.25-inch cut depth in ballistic gel, exceeding the 0.9 inches needed to sever critical neck arteries, demonstrating significant potential for fatal injury in a slashing attack.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tekto Badger Knife
  2. 00:08Test Setup: Ballistic Gel Head
  3. 00:16The Slash Test Execution
  4. 00:23Anatomical Analysis & Depth
  5. 00:33Results: Lethality Confirmed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a small knife like the Tekto Badger cause a fatal throat injury?

Yes, the Tekto Badger OTF knife demonstrated it can cause a fatal throat injury. In a ballistic gel test, it achieved a cut depth of 1.25 inches, exceeding the 0.9 inches needed to sever major arteries in the neck.

What is the significance of the 0.9-inch depth mentioned in the video?

The 0.9-inch depth is presented as the approximate distance required to reach and sever critical arteries in the human neck. Exceeding this depth, as the Tekto Badger did, indicates potential for a lethal wound.

How was the effectiveness of the tiny knife tested?

The effectiveness was tested using a ballistic gel head with an internal skull structure. A quick slash was performed across the gel neck to measure the depth of the laceration and assess its potential to reach vital arteries.

What is an OTF knife?

An OTF (Out-The-Front) knife is a type of automatic knife where the blade extends and retracts straight out of the front of the handle, offering rapid deployment.

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