Over 1,000 weapons were surrendered during a UK government amnesty aimed at addressing knife crime, coinciding with a ban on ninja swords. The initiative, following tragic incidents like the stabbing spree by 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, seeks to reduce knife violence, especially among youth. New laws impose stricter penalties for possession of bladed weapons, part of Ronan's Law, named after a victim of knife crime. Knife incidents have risen significantly in recent years.