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[[Image:CombatKnife.jpg|thumb|The Combat Knife]]
[[Image:CombatKnife.jpg|thumb|The Combat Knife]]


The '''Combat Knife''' (UNSC CQCWS) is a [[United Nations Space Command]] infantry-sized knife.
The '''Close Quarters Combat Weapon System Combat Knife''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] infantry-sized knife.


==Overview==
==Overview==
The multi-purpose combat knife has a 20 centimeter (8 inches) blade made of high carbon steel coated for corrosion resistance and is 43.3 centimeters (1 foot, 5 inches) sheathed. All [[UNSC]] troops are issued with a combat knife for close quarters combat or in situations when ammo is scarce. It is also balanced for throwing. It only appears in the novels and on the backs of [[ODST]]s in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]], but it never makes an appearance in any of the games.
The multi-purpose combat knife has a 20 centimeter (8 inches) blade made of high carbon steel coated for corrosion resistance and is 43.3 centimeters (1 foot, 5 inches) sheathed. All UNSC troops are issued with a combat knife for close quarters combat or in situations when ammo is scarce. It is also balanced for throwing. It only appears in the novels and on the backs of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]], but it never makes an appearance in any of the games.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
It cannot be used in the games. The only time a combat knife is seen is on the lower backs of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] and on the left chest of the [[C.Q.B]] [[Armor Permutations]], though they are never used in combat. Also, it does have a serrated edge, for cutting effectiveness, like other combat knives as mentioned in ''[[The Fall of Reach]]''.
It cannot be used in the games. The only time a combat knife is seen is on the lower backs of ODSTs and on the left chest of the [[C.Q.B]] [[Armor Permutations]], though they are never used in combat. Also, it does have a serrated edge, for cutting effectiveness, like other combat knives as mentioned in ''[[The Fall of Reach]]''.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The ODST [[Action Figure]], made by Joyride Studios, has a Combat Knife that can be held by the action figure.
*The ODST [[Action Figure]], made by Joyride Studios, has a Combat Knife that can be held by the action figure.
*It was [[Frederic-104|Spartan-104]]'s trademark weapon next to the Assault Rifle.
*It was [[Frederic-104|Spartan-104]]'s trademark weapon next to the [[MA5B Assault Rifle]].
*In Halo 3 Concept Art for EGM, a [[Spartan]] is shown with a combat knife on his right leg, however this was just an artistic look for the ODST armor.
*In Halo 3 Concept Art for EGM, a [[Spartan]] is shown with a combat knife on his right leg, however this was just an artistic look for the ODST armor.
*It was intended to be used in the early Halo CE build but was cut.
*It was intended to be used in the early Halo CE build but was cut.
*It was falsely speculated that this was to be used in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]].
*It was falsely speculated that this was to be used in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3''.
*It can be found on the chest plate of the [[CBQ]] armor permutation in [[Halo 3]].
*It can be found on the chest plate of the CBQ armor permutation in ''Halo 3''.
 
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File:CombatKnife.jpg
The Combat Knife

The Close Quarters Combat Weapon System Combat Knife is a United Nations Space Command infantry-sized knife.

Overview

The multi-purpose combat knife has a 20 centimeter (8 inches) blade made of high carbon steel coated for corrosion resistance and is 43.3 centimeters (1 foot, 5 inches) sheathed. All UNSC troops are issued with a combat knife for close quarters combat or in situations when ammo is scarce. It is also balanced for throwing. It only appears in the novels and on the backs of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in Halo 2 and Halo 3, but it never makes an appearance in any of the games.

Appearance

It cannot be used in the games. The only time a combat knife is seen is on the lower backs of ODSTs and on the left chest of the C.Q.B Armor Permutations, though they are never used in combat. Also, it does have a serrated edge, for cutting effectiveness, like other combat knives as mentioned in The Fall of Reach.

Trivia

  • The ODST Action Figure, made by Joyride Studios, has a Combat Knife that can be held by the action figure.
  • It was Spartan-104's trademark weapon next to the MA5B Assault Rifle.
  • In Halo 3 Concept Art for EGM, a Spartan is shown with a combat knife on his right leg, however this was just an artistic look for the ODST armor.
  • It was intended to be used in the early Halo CE build but was cut.
  • It was falsely speculated that this was to be used in Halo 2 and Halo 3.
  • It can be found on the chest plate of the CBQ armor permutation in Halo 3.
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