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(Emile's knife doesn't resemble a kukri. It IS a kukri. The combat knife appears in Headhunters and MitHoM, so I've added the Evolutions template.)
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| name=Combat Knife
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| manufacturer= Unknown, Multiples
| manufacturer= [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]
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| era= [[Human-Covenant War]]
| era= [[Human-Covenant War]]
| role=Hand-To-Hand Combat
| role=Hand-to-hand combat
| counterpart=[[Covenant Empire]]: [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]], [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammer]]
| counterpart=[[Covenant Empire]]: [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]], [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammer]]
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The '''Combat Knife''', occasionally referred to as the '''Close Quarters Combat Weapon System''' in technical manuals, is a multi-purpose infantry-sized knife used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].
The '''Combat Knife''', occasionally referred to as the '''Close Quarters Combat Weapon System''',{{Citation needed}} is a multi-purpose infantry-sized knife used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
The UNSC's multi-purpose combat knife has a 20 centimeter (7.9&nbsp;inches) blade made of high carbon steel, an anti-flash non-reflective titanium carbide coating, edge coated for corrosion resistance and is 43.3 centimeters (1.42&nbsp;feet) when sheathed.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''Page 80''</ref> All [[UNSC]] troops are issued with a combat knife for field and utility usages, or in desperate situations, as a weapon.  It can also be used around campsites when needed, and is balanced for throwing.
The UNSC's multi-purpose combat knife has a 20 centimeter (7.9 inch) blade made of high carbon steel, an anti-flash non-reflective titanium carbide coating, edge coated for corrosion resistance and is 43.3 centimeters (1.42 feet) when sheathed.<ref>'''''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''''', ''Page 80''</ref> All UNSC troops are issued with a combat knife for field and utility uses, as well as a backup weapon for desperate situations.  It is also balanced for throwing.


==History==
==History==
Knives have been used in battle almost since the dawn of warfare, first as a sharp piece of rock, and then metal proved effective during a period of time where projectile weapons were not readily available. The combat knife later branched off and became a sword, while others used daggers. For thousands of years, knives and swords have been a weapon of choice for soldiers. Even after the invention of the firearm, knives were still used as bayonets for close-quarters-combat and in event of enemys cavalry charge. Sabers were still issued in World War I. As war tactics shifted from trench warfare to attrition warfare, knives became last-resort weapons or simple tools used for cutting food up to making fire wood. By [[2553]], the UNSC still uses knives, showing that such an easily accessible and created weapon still runs strong even thousands of years later. Even the Covenant (especially Brutes) uses variants of the basic knife.
Knives have been used in battle almost since the dawn of warfare, first as a sharp piece of rock, and then metal proved effective during a period of time where projectile weapons were not readily available. The combat knife later branched off and became a sword, while others used daggers. For thousands of years, knives and swords have been a weapon of choice for soldiers. Even after the invention of the firearm, knives were still used as bayonets for close-quarters-combat and in event of enemys cavalry charge. Sabers were still issued in World War I. As war tactics shifted from trench warfare to attrition warfare, knives became last-resort weapons or simple tools used for cutting food up to making fire wood. By [[2553]], the UNSC still uses knives, showing that such an easily accessible and created weapon still runs strong even thousands of years later.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
A larger version of the combat knife, called the [[Machete]], was intended to be used in the early ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' build, but was cut before it made it into the final game, replaced with the game's use of melee attacks from any weapon.
A larger version of the combat knife, called the [[machete]], was intended to be used in [[Pre-Xbox Halo|pre-releases versions]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' build, but was cut before it made it into the final game, replaced with the game's use of melee attacks from any weapon.


In ''[[Halo 2]]'', a combat knife can be seen in game is on the lower backs of [[ODST]]s.
In ''[[Halo 2]]'', combat knives appear on the lower backs of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s.


The Spartan [[CQB]] chest permutation in ''Halo 3'' multiplayer has a combat knife and its sheath attached to the left chest section. It cannot be drawn or used, and is purely ornamental.
The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB]] chest [[Armor Permutations|permutation]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' sports a sheathed combat knife attached to the left chest section. It cannot be drawn or used, as it is purely ornamental.


In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Sergeant [[John Forge]] has a combat knife named "Lucy", which he uses to wound the [[Ripa 'Moramee|Arbiter]] before killing him with an [[Energy sword]]. It also has a serrated edge like other combat knives as mentioned in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''.
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Sergeant [[John Forge]] uses his combat knife, which he has nicknamed "Lucy", to wound [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]] before killing the [[Sangheili]] with his own [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]].


In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[Edward Buck]] can be seen wearing a combat knife on his chest plate, which he uses to wound, and subsequently kill, a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] by stabbing him in the neck, afterwards casually flicking the alien's [[blood]] off of its blade.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''' level [[NMPD HQ (Level)|NMPD HQ]]''</ref>
In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[Edward Buck]] can be seen wearing a combat knife on his chest plate, which he uses kill a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] by stabbing him in the neck, afterwards casually flicking the alien's [[blood]] off its blade.<ref>'''''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''''' level ''[[NMPD HQ (Level)|NMPD HQ]]''''</ref>


In the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[The Package]]'', Frederic-104 uses a combat knife distinctly different than previous incarnations. The blade itself is similar in terms of shape, but the handle has three circular holes cut out of it, most likely to reduce overall weight. Also the back edge is serrated. It should also be noted that they are stored in the shoulder pauldrons of his [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV]].
In the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[The Package]]'', [[Frederic-104]] uses a two combat knives which are remarkably different from the standard-issue model. The blade is shaped similarly, but the handle has three circular holes cut out of it, most likely to reduce the weapon's overall weight. The back edge is serrated. These knives are stored in the shoulder pauldrons of Frederic's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR armor]].


In the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|world premiere cinematic]], [[Emile-A239]] is seen sharpening a special combat knife (which appears to be a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri Kukri]) against his shoulder plate. Combat Knives will also be usable in-game to perform special extended animation sequences called "Assassinations" by holding down the melee button when behind an opponent.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref>
In the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|world premiere cinematic]], [[Emile-A239]] is seen sharpening a [[wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]], a traditional Nepalese knife, against his shoulder plate. In-game, knives are used to perform special extended animation sequences called "assassinations" by holding down the melee button when behind an opponent.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The ODST [[Action Figure]], made by [[Joyride Studios]], has a Combat Knife that can be held by the action figure's hand.
*[[Frederic-104]] possesses particular skill with combat knives, and is rather fond of their use.{{Citation needed}}
*It was [[Frederic-104]]'s trademark weapon, after the [[MA5B Assault Rifle]].
*In ''Halo: Reach'', when performing third-person assassination sequences, the knife on the player character's armor is not used. Instead, a different is spawned in the character's hand while the other knife remains in the SPARTAN's chest scabbard.
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'' Concept Art for EGM, a [[Spartan-II|SPARTAN-II]] is shown with a Combat Knife on his/her right leg, however this was just an aesthetic look for the ODST armor.
*Also, in ''[[Halo 3]]'' the chest armor permutation CQB has a Combat Knife sheathed on the left side of the breastplate, however this is also just aesthetic.
*It appears that in ''Halo Reach, ''when performing a third person assassination animation, the provided knife on the SPARTAN-III's armor isn't used, but rather, a different one from out of nowhere.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
File:Buck Knife.png|[[Buck]], wielding a combat knife, as he is about to stab a [[Brute Chieftain]] in the neck.
File:Buck Knife.png|[[Edward Buck]] wielding a combat knife as he is about to stab a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] in the neck.
File:ODST Knife.jpg|A smaller class combat knife holstered on an [[ODST]]'s shoulder.
File:ODST Knife.jpg|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's shoulder.
File:Grenadier (Noble Team).jpg|[[Emile-A239]] with a modified combat knife, similar to a [[wikipedia:Kukri|Kukri]].
File:Grenadier (Noble Team).jpg|[[Emile-A239]] sharpening his [[wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]].
File:Halo Reach Assassination.png|A combat knife being used in an assassination from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Halo Reach Assassination.png|A combat knife being used in an assassination in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Combat Knife.jpg|A [[Spartan III]] during the Assassination animation sequence in the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' Beta.
File:Combat Knife.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] assassinating an Elite in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
Reach E310 Firefight Beachhead05.jpg|A Third Person Assassination performed on a Jackal by a SPARTAN-III in Firefight. Note that the knife on the SPARTAN's chest is still sheathed, an another knife is visible.
Reach E310 Firefight Beachhead05.jpg|A [[Kig-yar]] being assassinated in [[Firefight]] in ''Halo: Reach''. Note that the knife on the SPARTAN's chest is still sheathed, yet an another knife is being held.
File:Fred Combat Knives Halo Legends.jpg|[[Frederic-104]] holding his weapons of proficiency; dual combat knives, as seen in the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[The Package]]''.
File:Fred Combat Knives Halo Legends.jpg|[[Frederic-104]] holding a pair of combat knives, his weapons of proficiency, in ''[[The Package]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==External links==
 
==Links==
'''Internal'''
*[[Curveblade]]
*[[Energy Cutlass]]
*[[Jiralhanae Combat Knife]]
 
'''External'''
*[[wikipedia:Bayonet|'''Wikipedia'''<nowiki />'s article on '''Bayonet''']]
*[[wikipedia:Bayonet|'''Wikipedia'''<nowiki />'s article on '''Bayonet''']]
*[[wikipedia:Combat Knife|'''Wikipedia'''<nowiki />'s article on '''Combat Knife''']]
*[[wikipedia:Combat Knife|'''Wikipedia'''<nowiki />'s article on '''Combat Knife''']]

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Template:New Content Template:Weapon The Combat Knife, occasionally referred to as the Close Quarters Combat Weapon System,[citation needed] is a multi-purpose infantry-sized knife used by the United Nations Space Command.

Overview

The UNSC's multi-purpose combat knife has a 20 centimeter (7.9 inch) blade made of high carbon steel, an anti-flash non-reflective titanium carbide coating, edge coated for corrosion resistance and is 43.3 centimeters (1.42 feet) when sheathed.[1] All UNSC troops are issued with a combat knife for field and utility uses, as well as a backup weapon for desperate situations. It is also balanced for throwing.

History

Knives have been used in battle almost since the dawn of warfare, first as a sharp piece of rock, and then metal proved effective during a period of time where projectile weapons were not readily available. The combat knife later branched off and became a sword, while others used daggers. For thousands of years, knives and swords have been a weapon of choice for soldiers. Even after the invention of the firearm, knives were still used as bayonets for close-quarters-combat and in event of enemys cavalry charge. Sabers were still issued in World War I. As war tactics shifted from trench warfare to attrition warfare, knives became last-resort weapons or simple tools used for cutting food up to making fire wood. By 2553, the UNSC still uses knives, showing that such an easily accessible and created weapon still runs strong even thousands of years later.

Appearances

A larger version of the combat knife, called the machete, was intended to be used in pre-releases versions of Halo: Combat Evolved build, but was cut before it made it into the final game, replaced with the game's use of melee attacks from any weapon.

In Halo 2, combat knives appear on the lower backs of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers.

The MJOLNIR CQB chest permutation in Halo 3 sports a sheathed combat knife attached to the left chest section. It cannot be drawn or used, as it is purely ornamental.

In Halo Wars, Sergeant John Forge uses his combat knife, which he has nicknamed "Lucy", to wound the Arbiter before killing the Sangheili with his own energy sword.

In Halo 3: ODST, Edward Buck can be seen wearing a combat knife on his chest plate, which he uses kill a Jiralhanae Chieftain by stabbing him in the neck, afterwards casually flicking the alien's blood off its blade.[2]

In the Halo Legends episode The Package, Frederic-104 uses a two combat knives which are remarkably different from the standard-issue model. The blade is shaped similarly, but the handle has three circular holes cut out of it, most likely to reduce the weapon's overall weight. The back edge is serrated. These knives are stored in the shoulder pauldrons of Frederic's Mark IV MJOLNIR armor.

In the Halo: Reach world premiere cinematic, Emile-A239 is seen sharpening a kukri, a traditional Nepalese knife, against his shoulder plate. In-game, knives are used to perform special extended animation sequences called "assassinations" by holding down the melee button when behind an opponent.[3]

Trivia

  • Frederic-104 possesses particular skill with combat knives, and is rather fond of their use.[citation needed]
  • In Halo: Reach, when performing third-person assassination sequences, the knife on the player character's armor is not used. Instead, a different is spawned in the character's hand while the other knife remains in the SPARTAN's chest scabbard.

Gallery

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, Page 80
  2. '^ Halo 3: ODST level NMPD HQ'
  3. ^ Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10


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