Niigata man caught with 16-centimeter knife in car claims he was ‘just peeling an apple’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A 61-year-old man in Nagaoka City was arrested after being found with a 16.5-centimeter knife in his car, claiming it was used to peel an apple.

• 61-year-old man arrested with 16.5cm knife in car
• claimed knife was used to peel an apple
• police investigating initial dispute and motive