Overview

A recent video analysis from the Legally Armed America channel examines the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf by Carmelo Anthony, who was convicted and sentenced to 35 years. Using ballistic gel and a near-identical Ozark Trail multi-tool knife, the host demonstrates the biomechanics and force required to inflict the single chest wound that proved lethal.

Pros

• Clear visual demonstration of how a compact 3.5-inch blade can reach the heart with minimal depth.
• References to medical examiner findings and trial evidence lend credibility to the physical analysis.
• Emphasizes legal context, reminding viewers that deadly force must meet strict justification standards.

Cons

• Ballistic gel lacks skin, clothing, and bone, so the test underestimates real-world resistance.
• Speculation about struggle dynamics and wound width goes beyond confirmed forensic data.
• Some commentary veers into editorializing about intent and the defendant’s mindset.

Specs

• Knife: Ozark Trail 7-in-1 multi-tool with 3.5-inch locking pocket blade.
• Wound: Single stab to the chest, penetrating sternum/cartilage, pericardium, and right ventricle.
• Penetration force cited: 20–80 N for skin, 70–150 N for cartilage, 100–900+ N for bone.

“A common three and a half inch folding knife like this one driven with intent to the right spot ends a life in seconds.”

“A shove during a verbal dispute over a seat under a tent did not legally justify plunging a knife into another unarmed human’s chest.”