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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,{{Ref/Reuse|Thornblade}} sideways on the lower back,{{Ref/Game|H2|[[ODST]] model}} 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}}
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}}{{Ref/Reuse|Thornblade}} 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}}
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]]}}  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]]}}  
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 Human-Covenant war, the Thornblade would cease production for cost reasons. A small stockpile of them were kept by [[Team Omega]] following the [[Battle for Arcadia]].{{Ref/Reuse|Thornblade}}
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]]}}
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*'''MK 88 Ratio''': A compact survival and utility knife commonly carried by UNSC and militia forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Mk88}}
*'''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|Model52}}
*'''Model 52 Navy knife''': A large knife preferred by UNSC Navy special forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Model52}}
*'''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]]}}
*'''Thornblade''': An advanced blade manufactured by Watershed Division that requires a charge.{{Ref/Game|Id=Thornblade|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark VII core|TAC/Thornblade Brace]]}}




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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 Kukri Machete Chest Icon.png|A kukri.
File:HINF TAC Kukri Machete Chest Icon.png|A kukri.
File:HINF-TACThornblade.png|A Thornblade
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC Thornblade Brace.png|2 Thornblades in a portable charger.
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{{Notice/Fracture|Entrenched|category=no}}
{{Notice/Fracture|Entrenched|category=no}}
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.
<gallery>
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 TWIN TEETH Utility Icon.png|2 combat knives part of the Twin Teeth utility.
</gallery>
===Fracture: Firewall===
===Fracture: Firewall===
{{Notice/Fracture|Firewall|category=no}}
{{Notice/Fracture|Firewall|category=no}}
The [[Executor]]s of the Firewall Fracture are sometimes equipped with resonating crysknives, which come in various sizes.
The [[Executor]]s of the Firewall Fracture are sometimes equipped with resonating crysknives, which come in various sizes.
<gallery>
File:HINF Flayer Crysknife LShoulder icon.png|A Flayer Cryknife attached to a [[Chimera (armor)|Chimera]] shoulder.
File:HINF - Crysknife Utility utility icon.png|A resonating crysknife utility.
</gallery>
===Fracture: Tenrai===
===Fracture: Tenrai===
{{Notice/Fracture|Tenrai|category=no}}
{{Notice/Fracture|Tenrai|category=no}}
Knives are used throughout the Tenrai Fracture. Different types can be seen on the Yoroi armors.
Knives are used throughout the Tenrai Fracture. Different types can be seen on the Yoroi armors.
<gallery>
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.
</gallery>
==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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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 - Chest icon - TAC Letter Openers.png|Three combat knives on the MJOLNIR Mark VII TAC/Letter Openers 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 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-LTACCrysFlatblade.png|A combat knife on the TAC/Crys flatblade shoulder.
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File:HINF UTIL Brace of Blades Utility Icon.png|Combat knives on the Brace of Blades utility.
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 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 Kunai of the Hidden Hand Chest Icon.png|Throwing knives on the [[Yoroi]] Kunai of the Hidden Hand chestpiece.
File:HINF-IMAGaritaOmegaSykes.png|A knife on the IMA/Garita Omega Sykes shoulder.
File:HINF - Chest icon - Twin Dragons.png|Sais on the Twin Dragons chestpiece.
File:HINF-TACGaritaOmega.png|A knife on the TAC/Garita Omega shoulder.
File:HINF Trench Knife Chest Icon.png|A trench knife attached to an [[Eaglestrike]] chestpiece.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC-Best Friend.png|A knife on the TAC/Best Friend shoulder.
File:HINF GROGNARDS LShoulder Icon.png|A combat knife attached to a Grognards shoulder.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC-Sykes Delta.png|A knife on the TAC/Sykes Delta shoulder.
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 Jai006.png|[[Jai-006]] equipped with a M1 knife.
File:Enc22 MarkG313.jpg|[[Mark-G313]] with an unknown type of knife.
File:Enc22 MarkG313.jpg|[[Mark-G313]] with an unknown type of knife.
File:HINF - Chest icon - UA Eloric.png|Knife on the [[UA attachments#Eloric|UA/Eloric]] chest.
</gallery>
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