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[[File:Combat Knife.png|right|thumb|120px|A UNSC combat knife.]] | |||
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A '''combat knife''' is a | A '''combat knife''' is a knife designed for close-quarters combat. They are primarily used for [[Planetary warfare|trench warfare]] and [[Boarding|boarding actions]].{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=185}} | ||
The Covenant use knives as well; the Jiralhanae use their [[Jiralhanae combat knife|own combat knives]] as well as a multitude of bayonet-like blades. The Sangheili sometimes use [[curveblade]]s, which inspired the design of the [[Type-1 energy sword]]. The [[blamite]]-bladed [[energy cutlass]] is an analogous weapon used by the [[Kig-Yar]].{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=329}}{{Ref/Novel|CH|Page=125}} | |||
==Overview== | |||
===Design details=== | |||
One version of the UNSC's multi-purpose combat knife has a 20-centimeter (7.9 in) blade made of high carbon steel, an anti-flash, non-reflective [[titanium]] carbide coating, edge coated for corrosion resistance and is {{Convert|43.3|cm|ftin|sp=us}} long when sheathed. It is also balanced for throwing.{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Page=80}} The [[Spartan-III]]s' standard-issue combat knife features a self-sharpening blade made of a hyperdense material.{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=77}} Modern UNSC combat knives are made of strong enough material to pierce a [[Spartan]]'s helmet,{{Ref/Game|HR|[[Multiplayer]]}} and the hull of a [[Lich]].{{Ref/Level|H4|[[Shutdown]]}} | |||
The placement of the combat knife sheath varies depending on the combat uniform and individual loadout, and may be kept, for example, on the shoulder with the handle pointing downward, sideways on the lower back, or on the side of the boot. | The placement of the combat knife sheath varies depending on the combat uniform and individual loadout, and may be kept, for example, on the shoulder with the handle pointing downward, sideways on the lower back, or on the side of the boot.{{Ref/Novel|TCP|Page=128}} Some [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] keep their knives sheathed in a wrist compartment.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|#3]]}} | ||
== | ===Usage=== | ||
*''' | Some soldiers in service with the UNSC carry a combat knife of their own design or choice. [[Faison|Major Faison]] had a very large knife that he kept sheathed at his ankle, with the words "Bug-Hunter" engraved on the blade.{{Ref/Novel|TCP|Page=104}} [[Emile-A239]] used a large [[Wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]] for his weapon of choice.{{Ref/Level|HR|[[Noble Actual]]}} [[Roland-B210]], a member of the SPARTAN-III program's [[Headhunters]] division, also used a custom combat knife.{{Ref/Anthology|Evo|[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]}} [[Frederic-104]] possesses particular skill with combat knives, and it can be interpreted that he has a liking for their use.{{Ref/Novel|FS|Page=2 (2003 edition); 11 (2010 edition)}}{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Episode=[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]}} | ||
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*'''M11 combat knife''': A combat knife designed and built for [[Spartan]]s, | During the [[Battle of Trove]], Sergeant [[John Forge]]'s combat knife "Lucy" was used to seriously wound [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]], allowing Forge to kill 'Moramee with his own [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]]. | ||
During the [[Battle of Kamchatka]], Spartan [[Jameson Locke]] uses his combat knife to fight and kill [[Jul 'Mdama]] the leader of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|the reformed Covenant]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Osiris (level)|Osiris]]}} | |||
==Variants== | |||
Large-scale manufacturing and broad leeway with usage means there are hundreds of variations available to UNSC personnel including kukris, ulus, billhooks, and push daggers.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | |||
*'''M1 combat knife'''{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI}} | |||
*'''M5 combat knife''': The most common knife in service across all UNSC branches. It has an operational history of decades.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | |||
*'''M11 combat knife''': A combat knife designed and built for [[Spartan]]s,{{Ref/Generic|ThreeA|[[:File:ThreeA Recruit 1.jpg|Promotional image]]}} and the standard close combat weapon of [[Spartan Operations]]. Manufactured by [[Watershed Division]] since [[2551]], the M11 is constructed with hyper-dense metal alloys, making it nearly unbreakable. When wielded by a Spartan operator, the blade can be thrust with force sufficient to penetrate [[energy shielding]] or hardened armor. These blades are extraordinarily sharp and retain their edge even after repeated use. The M11 combat knife is 365.8 millimeters in length and weighs 2 kilograms.{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=182}} | |||
*'''MK 88 Ratio''': A compact survival and utility knife commonly carried by UNSC and militia forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HI}} | *'''MK 88 Ratio''': A compact survival and utility knife commonly carried by UNSC and militia forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HI}} | ||
*'''Model 52 Navy knife''': A large knife preferred by UNSC Navy special forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HI}} | *'''Model 52 Navy knife''': A large knife preferred by UNSC Navy special forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HI}} | ||
*'''Lucy''': The combat knife in possession of John Forge. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HINF TAC MK 88 Ratio Chest Icon.png|An MK88 knife. | |||
File:HINF TAC Model 52 Navy Knife Utility Icon.png|A TAC/Model 52 Navy knife. | |||
File:HINF TAC M1 Combat Knife Chest Icon.png|An M1 combat knife. | |||
File:Regicide13.jpg|An M11 combat knife. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | |||
===Fractures=== | |||
====Entrenched==== | |||
{{Main|Fractures: Entrenched}} | |||
Knives are used throughout the Entrenched [[Fractures|Fracture]]. Different types can be seen on the EAGLESTRIKE armors. | |||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
When performing an [[assassination]], any knives placed on armor will not be used. This can be seen in Theater: despite using a knife to assassinate your opponent, it still appears sheathed on your chest. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Halo4assassination.jpg|A [[Spartan-IV]] about to kill an enemy with his M11 combat knife in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:Halo4assassination.jpg|A [[Spartan-IV]] about to kill an enemy with his M11 combat knife in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File:H4-CombatKnife.png|The model of the ''Halo 4'' combat knife. | File:H4-CombatKnife.png|The model of the ''Halo 4'' combat knife. | ||
File:H4-Lich knife.png|John-117 using his combat knife to grapple onto the hull of a {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}}. | File:H4-Lich knife.png|John-117 using his combat knife to grapple onto the hull of a {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}}. | ||
File:HE Scruggs killed.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] killing [[Vladimir Scruggs]] with a combat knife in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | File:HE Scruggs killed.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] killing [[Vladimir Scruggs]] with a combat knife in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | ||
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File:HW2-Knivesstilldonothing.png|[[Douglas-042]]'s combat knife embedded in [[Atriox]]'s power armor in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:HW2-Knivesstilldonothing.png|[[Douglas-042]]'s combat knife embedded in [[Atriox]]'s power armor in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
File:HRoa 1 Showdown.png|Sergeant [[Kress]] using a combat knife in a final showdown with Atriox in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''. | File:HRoa 1 Showdown.png|Sergeant [[Kress]] using a combat knife in a final showdown with Atriox in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''. | ||
File:HINF-EdgelordOC.jpg|A bot in ''Halo Infinite'' with 3 kukris. | File:HINF-EdgelordOC.jpg|A bot in ''Halo Infinite'' with 3 kukris. | ||
File:HInf Marine Knife.png|A UNSC Marine wearing a combat knife in ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HInf Marine Knife.png|A UNSC Marine wearing a combat knife in ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
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