AFTE Store - Wire Nails and their Forensic Significance

The criminal use of an explosive device often involves preparing the contents of the package with nails that serve as shrapnel. These nails bear toolmarks unique to the various components of the machine from which they were produced. This article will evaluate the forensic significance of wire nails by illustrating the manufacturing process and discussing the conclusions that can be drawn from an examination of this type. Different styles of wire nails and their applications will be discussed.