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[[File:Combat Knife.png|thumb|120px|The [[M1 combat knife]].]]
[[File:HINF NowTheseAreKnives.png|right|thumb|250px|Various combat knife types. All manufactured by [[Misriah Armories]].]]


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}}
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}}
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==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]]}}

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This article is about the UNSC weapon. For other uses, see Knife.
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Various combat knives. Image partly reused in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022).
Various combat knife types. All manufactured by Misriah Armories.

A combat knife is a knife designed for close-quarters combat. They are primarily used for trench warfare and boarding actions.[1]

The Covenant use knives as well; 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.[2][3]

Overview

The M1 combat knife.

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.[4] The Spartan-IIIs' standard-issue combat knife features a self-sharpening blade made of a hyperdense material.[5] Modern UNSC combat knives are made of strong enough material to pierce a Spartan's helmet,[6] and the hull of a Lich.[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]

There are a few different manufacturers of combat knives for the UNSC, including Watershed Division[10] and Misriah Armory.[1][11][12][13] In some cases, the Misriah logo was printed on the knife blade.[1]

Usage

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.[14] Emile-A239 used a large kukri for his weapon of choice.[15] Roland-B210, a member of the SPARTAN-III program's Headhunters division, also used a custom combat knife.[16] Frederic-104 possesses particular skill with combat knives, and it can be interpreted that he has a liking for their use.[17][18]

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.

During the Battle of Kamchatka, Spartan Jameson Locke uses his combat knife to fight and kill Jul 'Mdama the leader of the reformed Covenant.[19]

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.[1]

  • M1 combat knife[11]
  • M5 combat knife: The most common knife in service across all UNSC branches. It has an operational history of decades.[1]
  • M11 combat knife: A combat knife designed and built for Spartans.[20][10]
  • MK 88 Ratio: A compact survival and utility knife commonly carried by UNSC and militia forces.[12]
  • Model 52 Navy knife: A large knife preferred by UNSC Navy special forces.[13]
  • Lucy: The combat knife in possession of John Forge.
  • An M1 combat knife and its scabbard.

    An M1 combat knife and its scabbard.

  • An M11 combat knife.

    An M11 combat knife.

  • An MK88 knife.

    An MK88 knife.

  • A TAC/Model 52 Navy knife.

    A TAC/Model 52 Navy knife.

  • A kukri.

    A kukri.

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances

Fractures

Main article: Fractures

Entrenched

Main article: Fractures § Entrenched

Knives are used throughout the Entrenched Fracture. Different types can be seen on the EAGLESTRIKE armors.

Firewall

Main article: Fractures § Firewall

The Executors of the Firewall Fracture are sometimes equipped with resonating crysknives, which come in various sizes.

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

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List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 185
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 329
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 125
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 80
  5. ^ Halo Mythos, page 77
  6. ^ Halo: Reach, Multiplayer
  7. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Shutdown
  8. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 128
  9. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 3
  10. ^ a b Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 182
  11. ^ a b Halo Infinite: M1 combat knife
  12. ^ a b Halo Infinite: MK 88 Ratio
  13. ^ a b Halo Infinite: Model 52 Navy knife
  14. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 104
  15. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Noble Actual
  16. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Headhunters
  17. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 2 (2003 edition); 11 (2010 edition)
  18. ^ Halo Legends, episode The Package
  19. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Osiris
  20. ^ ThreeA, Promotional image

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