Capt. Vernon Rausch and Carl Kolchak in “The Knightly Murders”

He was stabbed.

Stabbed?

[Makes a stabbing motion toward his chest] You know.

Yes, of course. But... stabbed by what?

Fair question. Something round and sharp. I'd say, a structural facsimile to an ice pick.

Ice pick.

There is, however, one disconcerting wrinkle to that premise. This particular instrument would have to have a three-inch diameter.

Then it isn't an ice pick!

All right, I'll buy that. I can buy a direct question, and I respect you for it.

[totally confused] Thank you, Captain.