Generally, convex blades used for heavy chopping or slashing. Such a knife is optimized for slicing or slashing. Dao are single-edged Chinese swords, primarily used for slashing and chopping. Its large canine teeth were crenulated and designed for slashing rather than purely stabbing. The kata include heavy use of slashing and stabbing movements. Many swords are designed for both thrusting and slashing. Cat kills Wolverine by removing his claws and slashing him with them. These penalties include cross checking, high sticking, butt ending, slashing, and spearing. In 2005, rising international oil prices led to the government's decision of slashing fuel subsidies. Occasionally the blades are slightly curved, making them suited for slashing attacks. Slashing weapons deal enhanced damage to soft enemies. Cochise escaped by drawing a knife and slashing his way out of the tent. The other is three knife-like blades designed for slashing. Imran killed Chandru by slashing him multiple times with a knife. The show survived by slashing its budget amid broadcaster UPN's schedule revamp.