In #UK, we have much experience with this.
Frequent users know best!
According to #AI:
"According to the Metropolitan Police, the most commonly used knife in street crime in the UK is a folding lock-knife . These types of knives are popular among criminals due to their compact size and ease of concealment. However, it's essential to note that knife crime statistics can vary by region and type of offence, making it challenging to pinpoint a single most-used knife type across the entire country.
Sources:
Metropolitan Police: Knife Crime Statistics and Trends
"
Noteworthy that the Bowie knife was designed for wilderness activities...
Also relevant in #US legal context regarding real knife fighting was this case:
The #Quash: #2A is meaningless to Minn S.Ct. You must retreat from threat.
Episode webpage: https://the-quash.captivate.fm/episode/2a-is-meaningless-to-minn-s-ct-you-must-retreat-from-threat