# Brits: What's a zombie knife?

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A **zombie knife** (also known as a **zombie killer knife** or **zombie slayer knife** ) is a type of [knife](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife). It is defined in [English law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_law) as _a blade with_

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[li]_a cutting edge;_[/li][li]_a serrated edge; and_[/li][li]_images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence._[/li][/ol]  
[Cite.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_knife)

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