A sculpture made with 100,000 blades confiscated and surrendered to UK police forces was showcased in the English city of Liverpool on Thursday to highlight the issue of knife crime across the country. /VCG Photo

The 27-foot-high “Knife Angel,” designed by artist Alfie Bradley, is dedicated to those who have been affected by knife crime. /VCG Photo

Bradley told Reuters that the sculpture took over a year to build and serves as a national monument against violence and aggression. /VCG Photo

The sculpture, which is on display at the British Ironworks Centre, features several types of cutting tools, including machetes, meat cleavers, swords, and even normal kitchen knives. /VCG Photo