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[[File:Combat Knife.png|right|thumb|120px|A UNSC combat knife.]]


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}}
[[File:HINF NowTheseAreKnives.png|right|thumb|250px|Various combat knife types. All manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].]]
{{Quote|A sharp blade never runs out of ammo, doesn't need to recharge, and can't be disabled by EMP. It can be gripped even when mortally wounded and the Mjolnir's power has failed. It can never betray you or be turned by the Flood. And yet, some in the UNSC are surprised by the rapid adoption and popularity of knife-fighting skills among Spartans.|An observation regarding Spartan combat knife use.{{Ref/Game|Id=Garita|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=TAC/Garita Omega - Shoulder Armor Description}}}}
 
A '''combat knife''' is a knife designed for close-quarters combat. They are primarily used for [[Planetary warfare|trench warfare]] and [[Naval 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}}
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==
==Overview==
[[File:Combat Knife.png||left|thumb|100px|The [[M1 combat knife]].]]
===Design details===
===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]]}}
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.{{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]]}}
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|Issue=3}}
 
There are a few different manufacturers of combat knives for the UNSC, including [[Watershed Division]]{{Ref/Reuse|OSFM}} and [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=M1|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark V (B) core|M1 combat knife]]}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Mk88|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark VII core|MK 88 Ratio]]}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Model52|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark VII core|Model 52 Navy knife]]}} In some cases, the Misriah logo was printed on the knife blade.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


===Usage===
===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]]}}
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]]}}


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 Trove]], Sergeant [[John Forge]]'s combat knife "Lucy" was used to seriously wound [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]], allowing Forge to kill 'Moramee with his own [[energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]].{{Ref/Level|HW|[[Escape]]}}


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]]}}
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==
==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}}
Large-scale manufacturing and broad leeway with usage means there are hundreds of variations available to UNSC personnel including [[kukri]]s, ulus, billhooks, and push daggers.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
*'''M1 combat knife'''{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI}}
*'''Lucy''': The combat knife in possession of John Forge.<ref name="gd">[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-forge-and-the-arbiter/?page=8 '''GameDaily''' - ''Halo Wars Character Profiles (defunct)'']</ref>
*'''[[M1 combat knife]]''': A combat knife used by UNSC personnel during the end of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|M1}}
*'''M5 combat knife''': The most common knife in service across all UNSC branches. It has an operational history of decades.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
*'''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}}
*'''[[M11 combat knife]]''': A combat knife designed and built for [[Spartan]]s.{{Ref/Generic|ThreeA|[[:File:ThreeA Recruit 1.jpg|Promotional image]]}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFM|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|Mk88}}
*'''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|Model52}}
*'''Lucy''': The combat knife in possession of John Forge.
*'''Thornblade''': An advanced experimental blade manufactured by Watershed Division that requires a charge, but ceased production during the Human-Covenant War due to cost.{{Ref/Game|Id=ThornbladeBrace|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark VII core|TAC/Thornblade Brace]]}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Thornblade|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark IV core|TAC/Thornblade]]}}
 


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HR-SpartanKnife.png|An M1 combat knife and its scabbard.
File:Regicide13.jpg|An M11 combat knife.
File:HINF TAC MK 88 Ratio Chest Icon.png|An MK88 knife.
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 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:HINF TAC Kukri Machete Chest Icon.png|A kukri.
File:Regicide13.jpg|An M11 combat knife.
File:HINF-TACThornblade.png|A Thornblade
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Fractures===
===Fracture: Entrenched===
====Entrenched====
{{Notice/Fracture|Entrenched|category=no}}
{{Main|Fractures: Entrenched}}
Knives are used throughout the Entrenched [[Fractures|Fracture]]. Different types can be seen on the EAGLESTRIKE armors.
Knives are used throughout the Entrenched [[Fractures|Fracture]]. Different types can be seen on the EAGLESTRIKE armors.
 
===Fracture: Firewall===
{{Notice/Fracture|Firewall|category=no}}
The [[Executor]]s of the Firewall Fracture are sometimes equipped with resonating crysknives, which come in various sizes.
===Fracture: Tenrai===
{{Notice/Fracture|Tenrai|category=no}}
Knives are used throughout the Tenrai Fracture. Different types can be seen on the Yoroi armors.
==Gameplay==
==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.
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.
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ODST Knife.jpg|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's shoulder from ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
File:ODST Knife.jpg|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's shoulder from ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
File:HR-CurvedCombatKnife-Replica.jpg|A replica of a curved combat knife created by [[Weta Workshop]].
File:HTMCC-H3 CQB Closeup.jpg|An unknown type of knife on the [[CQB-class Mjolnir]] chestpiece in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Buck Knife.png|Edward Buck wielding a combat knife as he is about to stab a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] in the neck, in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Buck Knife.png|Edward Buck wielding a combat knife as he is about to stab a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] in the neck, in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:ODST-BuckKnife.png|Detail of [[Edward Buck]]'s combat knife.
File:ODST-BuckKnife.png|Detail of [[Edward Buck]]'s combat knife.
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File:TML - McCraw n Knife.png|[[James MacCraw]] holding his combat knife in ''[[The Mona Lisa]]''.
File:TML - McCraw n Knife.png|[[James MacCraw]] holding his combat knife in ''[[The Mona Lisa]]''.
File:Headhunters - Knife.png|[[Jonah-B283]] wielding his combat knife in ''[[Headhunters (story)|Headhunters]]''.
File:Headhunters - Knife.png|[[Jonah-B283]] wielding his combat knife in ''[[Headhunters (story)|Headhunters]]''.
File:Halo Reach Assassination.png|A combat knife being used in an assassination in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Grenadier (Noble Team).jpg|[[Emile-A239]] sharpening his [[kukri]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Grenadier (Noble Team).jpg|[[Emile-A239]] sharpening his [[Wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]].
File:Reach 1504643 Full.jpg|An in-game screenshot of an [[M1 combat knife]].
File:Combat Knife.jpg|A Spartan-III player assassinating a Sangheili in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:Reach 1504643 Full.jpg|An in-game screenshot of a combat knife used by a Spartan-III.
File:HR-SpartanKnife.png|Detail of a combat knife and its scabbard in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-Kukri_Sheath.png|Detail of Emile-A239's kukri knife and its sheath.
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-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:H4-TJMurphy.jpg|[[TJ Murphy]] equipped with a knife.
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]]''.
File:H2A ODST-CombatKnife.png|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's back in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A ODST-CombatKnife.png|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's back in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
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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 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''.
File:HINF - Chest icon - TAC Letter Openers.png|Three combat knives on the MJOLNIR Mark VII TAC/Letter Openers chestpiece.
File:HINF Trench Knife Chest Icon.png|A combat knife attached to an [[Eaglestrike]] chestpiece.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC Thornblade Brace.png|2 Thornblades in a portable charger as part of the TAC/Thornblade Brace shoulder.
File:HINF Cut To The Quick Utility Icon.png|Three different knives as part of the Cut To The Quick utility.
File:HINF-LTACCrysFlatblade.png|A combat knife on the TAC/Crys flatblade shoulder.
File:HINF TAC CMA M-25 Chest Icon.png|A combat knife on the [[Rakshasa]] TAC/CMA M-25 chestpiece.
File:HINF UTIL Brace of Blades Utility Icon.png|Combat knives on the Brace of Blades utility.
File:HINF LifeguardDoc Chest Icon.png|A knife on the [[OSTEO combat engineering suit]] Lifeguard Doc chestpiece.
File:HINF - Chest icon - TAC-Dueling Gorget.png|A knife on the MJOLNIR Mark IV TAC/Dueling Gorget chestpiece.
File:HINF-IMAGaritaOmegaSykes.png|A knife on the IMA/Garita Omega Sykes shoulder.
File:HINF-TACGaritaOmega.png|A knife on the TAC/Garita Omega shoulder.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC-Best Friend.png|A knife on the TAC/Best Friend shoulder.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC-Sykes Delta.png|A knife on the TAC/Sykes Delta shoulder.
File:HINF Kunai of the Hidden Hand Chest Icon.png|Throwing knives on the [[Yoroi]] Kunai of the Hidden Hand chestpiece.
File:HINF - Chest icon - Twin Dragons.png|Sais on the Twin Dragons chestpiece.
File:HINF Trench Knife Chest Icon.png|A trench knife attached to an [[Eaglestrike]] chestpiece.
File:HINF GROGNARDS LShoulder Icon.png|A combat knife attached to a Grognards shoulder.
File:HINF GROGNARDS LShoulder Icon.png|A combat knife attached to a Grognards shoulder.
File:HINF TWIN TEETH Utility Icon.png|2 combat knives part of the Twin Teeth utility.
File:HINF TWIN TEETH Utility Icon.png|2 combat knives part of the Twin Teeth utility.
File:HINF Flayer Crysknife LShoulder icon.png|A Flayer Cryknife attached to a [[Chimera (armor)|Chimera]] shoulder.
File:Enc22 Jai006.png|[[Jai-006]] equipped with a M1 knife.
File:Enc22 MarkG313.jpg|[[Mark-G313]] with an unknown type of knife.
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