Stab wounds are one of the most common forms of penetrating trauma globally, but account for a lower mortality compared to blunt injuries due to their more focused impact on a person.[16] Stab wounds can result from self-infliction, accidental nail gun injuries,[20][21] and stingray injuries,[22] however, most stab wounds are caused by intentional violence, as the weapons used to inflict such wounds are readily available compared to guns.[23] Stabbings are a relatively common cause of homicide in Canada[24] and the USA.[25] Typically death from stab wounds is due to organ failure or blood loss. They are the mechanism of approximately 2% of suicides.[26]