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The '''Combat Knife''' (UNSC CQCWS) is a [[United Nations Space Command]] infantry-sized knife. | The '''Combat Knife''' (UNSC CQCWS) 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, for situations when ammo is scarce and is also balanced for throwing. It only appears in the novels and on the backs of [[ODST]]s in [[Halo 2]]. | 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, for situations when ammo is scarce and is also balanced for throwing. It only appears in the novels and on the backs of [[ODST]]s in [[Halo 2]]. | ||
It cannot be used in the games. | ==Appearance== | ||
It cannot be used in the games. The only time a combat knife is seen is on the backs of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and on the chest of the [[C.Q.B]] [[Armor Permutations]], though they are never used in combat. | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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*The ODST [[Action Figure]], made by Joyride Studios, has a Combat Knife that can be held by the figure. | *The ODST [[Action Figure]], made by Joyride Studios, has a Combat Knife that can be held by the figure. | ||
*It was [[Frederic-104|Spartan-104]]'s favorite weapon. | *It was [[Frederic-104|Spartan-104]]'s favorite weapon. | ||
*You may also notice that it appears in difficulty level badges from [[Normal]] to [[Legendary]]. | *You may also notice that it appears in difficulty level badges from [[Normal]] to [[Legendary]]. | ||
*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. | ||
*The combat knife can be seen in its sheath on the breastplate of the [[CQB]] armor. | |||
[[Category:Human Weapons]] | [[Category:Human Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC]] | [[Category:UNSC]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
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The Combat Knife (UNSC CQCWS) 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, for situations when ammo is scarce and is also balanced for throwing. It only appears in the novels and on the backs of ODSTs in Halo 2.
Appearance
It cannot be used in the games. The only time a combat knife is seen is on the backs of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and on the chest of the C.Q.B Armor Permutations, though they are never used in combat.
Trivia
- The ODST Action Figure, made by Joyride Studios, has a Combat Knife that can be held by the figure.
- It was Spartan-104's favorite weapon.
- You may also notice that it appears in difficulty level badges from Normal to Legendary.
- 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.
- The combat knife can be seen in its sheath on the breastplate of the CQB armor.
