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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 TAC MK 88 Ratio Chest Icon.png|A MK88 knife in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF TAC MK 88 Ratio Chest Icon.png|A MK88 knife in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
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|A M1 combat knife.
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''.
File:HINF Trench Knife Chest Icon.png|A combat 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.
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Revision as of 02:47, October 22, 2022

This article is about the UNSC weapon. For other uses, see Knife.
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Combat knife
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Humans

Type:

Melee weapon

Specifications

Blade length:

Varies:

  • UNSC standard issue: 20 centimeters (7.9 in)
  • M11: 36.58 centimeters (1 ft 2.40 in)

Effective range:

Close-quarters

Service history

In service:

Insurrection
Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

A combat knife is a multi-purpose knife designed for military use. Several types of combat knives are used by the United Nations Space Command, as well as other human organizations. All UNSC troops are issued a combat knife for field and utility uses, as well as a backup weapon for desperate close-combat situations.

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 43.3 centimeters (1 ft 5.0 in) long when sheathed. It is also balanced for throwing.[1] The Spartan-IIIs' standard-issue combat knife features a self-sharpening blade made of a hyperdense material.[2] Modern UNSC combat knives are made of strong enough material to pierce a Spartan's helmet,[3] and the hull of a Lich.[4]

Some soldiers in service with the UNSC carry a combat knife of their own design or choice. Major Faison had a very large knife that he kept sheathed at his ankle, with the words "Bug-Hunter" engraved on the blade.[5] Emile-A239 used a large kukri for his weapon of choice.[6] Roland-B210, a member of the SPARTAN-III program's Headhunters division, also used a custom combat knife.[7]

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.[8] Some Spartan-IVs keep their knives sheathed in a wrist compartment.[9]

Models

  • Kukri machete[10]
  • M1 combat knife[10]
  • M11 combat knife: A combat knife designed and built for Spartans,[11] 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.[12]
  • MK 88 Ratio: A compact survival and utility knife commonly carried by UNSC and militia forces.[10]
  • Model 52 Navy knife: A large knife preferred by UNSC Navy special forces.[10]

History

Knives have been used in battle almost since the dawn of warfare, first as a sharp piece of rock, and then when metal proved effective during a period of time where projectile weapons were not readily available. Even after the invention of the firearm, knives were still used as bayonets for close-quarters-combat and in the event of an enemy's cavalry charge. As more modern times came about during the 21st century, combat knives became almost exclusively used for utility purposes in the field, and were only used as a weapon during desperate situations, simply due to the fact that they were impractical for use during combat in most situations due to firearms and other advanced weaponry.

By the 26th century, the UNSC still use knives in their operations, showing that such an easily accessible and created weapon and tool still runs strong even thousands of years later. Even the Covenant use knives; the Jiralhanae use their own combat knives as well as a multitude of bayonet-like blades. The Sangheili sometimes use curveblades, which inspired the design of the Type-1 energy sword. The blamite-bladed energy cutlass is an analogous weapon used by the Kig-Yar.[13][14]

Trivia

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  • Frederic-104 possesses particular skill with combat knives, and it can be interpreted that he has a liking for their use.[15][16]
  • When performing an assassination, a second knife spawns out of nowhere. This can be seen in Theater: despite using a knife to assassinate your opponent, it still appears sheathed on your chest.
  • In Halo: Reach, the Security armor permutation for the right shoulder has a kukri on it. However, if a player equips it, there will still be a standard combat knife on your chest and the kukri will remain unused during assassinations.
  • In Halo: Reach, should the sheathed knife be moved by any chest permutations, the player will still sheath the knife in the default position (this is most noticeable with chest pieces such as Tactical/Patrol).
  • In Halo Wars, 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. In Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Jameson Locke uses his combat knife to fight and kill Jul 'Mdama the leader of the reformed Covenant.

Gallery

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List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 80
  2. ^ Halo Mythos, page 77
  3. ^ Halo Reach - Multiplayer
  4. ^ Halo 4, campaign level, Shutdown
  5. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 104
  6. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Noble Actual
  7. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Headhunters", page 158
  8. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 128
  9. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #3
  10. ^ a b c d Halo Infinite
  11. ^ ThreeA: Promotional image
  12. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, p. 182
  13. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 329
  14. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 125
  15. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 2 (2003 edition); page 11 (2010 edition)
  16. ^ Halo Legends, The Package

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List of UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner melee weapons

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List of sidearms and melee weapons produced and used by humans
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