Great question ! Probably better answered at bladeforums.com, where there are lots of blade nuts and LEO's who might have some personal knowledge to add to the discussion.
My own guess is that not many criminals are carrying quality cutlery (>$30), unless they stole it from somewhere/someone else. To them it's probably a commodity item and a tool of the trade, but one that would be subject to immediate disposability if necessary. Box-cutter or snap-off plastic utility knife are probably big favorites.
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