It doesn't take Viktor long to see why this weapon, in particular, is of use to Altaïr, though of course it begs to question which came first--the missing finger, or the knife?

"Ah."

Perhaps he has fewer compunctions bringing up such abnormalities, because few people afford him the same courtesy. He reaches for Altaïr's wrist with the measuring tape either way.

"Convenient."

Surely this guy?? Did not??? Cut off his finger??? to use a retractable blade like this????