Stabbing is the most common cause of homicide in the UK. Stabbings can be caused by many objects, for example steak knives, scissors, screwdrivers, broken glass bottles, etc. The individual characteristics of these instruments create specific characteristics when they penetrate a tissue and skin surface. When examining textile damage, two common techniques are considered, namely macroscopic (naked eye) examination and microscopic examination of the area with possible fabric damage. . Additionally, by examining the characteristics of the area to discover if the textile has been torn, punctured, cut, etc. When examining textile damage, information such as knife blade size and types can be estimated. The more distinctive the weapon, the more unique the characteristics of the damaged clothing and therefore the stronger the association. In a weapon's blades, the sharpest ones will cut fibers and threads as they penetrate the fabric with little or no distortion; while the more blunt ones maximize fabric distortion and messiness of thread and fiber ends. Features of scallops, imperfections, and serrations on a weapon's blade increase fraying and distortion of the fabric. It has been reported that the dimensions on the fabric at the time of the stab do not accurately reflect the dimensions of the knife blade. During a forensic investigation, the scientist can compare a suspect's knife with the holes on the victim's clothing and provide clues and details about the offending knife. In either investigation it is necessary to know whether the dimensions of the knife blade are accurately reflected in the resulting cut observed in the clothing.• Length: It is slightly less than the... ... middle of paper ......fold the material during the main cut. If a knife pulls tissue into the wound, a fold will form. The fabric can then be cut at the fold, producing a small additional cut line with the main separation. Figure 1: Knife-type cut In order to discover that a particular weapon is responsible for the damage caused, simulation experiments may be necessary. If a weapon is donated, a simulated stab and slash should be examined in test clothing and the features created are compared to the damage caused at the "crime scene". Damage analysis has proven effective in providing evidence in a wide variety of crimes. This proposal will explain the experimental aim and objectives, purpose, hypothesis, literature research, procedure and schedule of the experiments..