AFTE Store - Cut Nail Manufacturing and Toolmark Identification

The manufacturing of cut nails is detailed, with particular attention to the tools which produce manufacturing toolmarks suitable for an identification. In addtion, nails from various steps within the manufacturing process are examined and discussed, to observe any changes to the tool working surfaces and their effect on subclass characteristics. The potential for identification of nails from various batches, product distribution, and the value of an identification are discussed.