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{{Weapon | {{Weapon | ||
| image=[[File:Combat Knife.png|120px]] | |image=[[File:Combat Knife.png|120px]] | ||
| name=Combat knife | |name=Combat knife | ||
| manufacturer=Humans | |manufacturer=Humans | ||
| model= | |model= | ||
| type= Melee weapon | |type= Melee weapon | ||
| cost= | |cost= | ||
|length-title= Blade length | |||
| length-title= Blade length | |length= Varies: | ||
| length= Varies: | |||
*UNSC standard issue: {{Convert|20|cm|ftin}} | *UNSC standard issue: {{Convert|20|cm|ftin}} | ||
| ammotype= | |ammotype= | ||
| operation= | |operation= | ||
| rate= | |rate= | ||
| accuracy= | |accuracy= | ||
| range= Close-quarters | |range= Close-quarters | ||
| service= | |service=[[Insurrection]] <br> | ||
[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> | |||
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
|role= Hand-to-hand combat | |||
| role= Hand-to-hand combat | |affiliation= [[Human]]s | ||
| affiliation= [[Human]]s | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''combat knife''' is a multi-purpose knife used by the [[United Nations Space Command]], as well as other human organizations. | The '''combat knife''' is a multi-purpose knife used by the [[United Nations Space Command]], as well as other human organizations. | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
The UNSC's multi-purpose combat knife has a {{Convert|20|cm|ftin}} 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}} when sheathed.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 80''</ref> All UNSC troops are issued a combat knife for field and utility uses, as well as a backup weapon for desperate close combat situations. | The UNSC's multi-purpose combat knife has a {{Convert|20|cm|ftin}} 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}} when sheathed. It is also balanced for throwing.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 80''</ref> All UNSC troops are issued a combat knife for field and utility uses, as well as a backup weapon for desperate close-combat situations. Most soldiers kept their combat knife sheath on their soldiers, however for some the sheath was located on their boot.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 128''</ref> The [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] kept their knives sheathed in a wrist compartment.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref> | ||
Some soldiers in service with the [[UNSC Defense Force]] carried 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>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 104''</ref> [[Emile-A239]] used a large [[Wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]] for his weapon of choice.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Noble Actual]]''</ref> [[Roland (SPARTAN-III)|Roland]], a member of the [[SPARTAN-III program]]'s [[Headhunters]] division, also used a custom combat knife.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]", ''page 158''</ref> | |||
==History== | ==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. | 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 [[Jiralhanae | 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 [[Jiralhanae combat knife|own combat knives]] as well as a multitude of bayonet-like blades. The Sangheili sometimes use [[curveblade]]s, which inspired the design of the [[Type-1 energy sword]]. The [[blamite]]-bladed [[energy cutlass]] served as the combat knife for the [[Kig-Yar]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 329''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 125''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*[[Fred-104]] possesses particular skill with combat knives, and it can be interpreted that he has a liking for their use.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 2'' (2003 edition); ''page 11'' (2010 edition)</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Package]]''</ref> | |||
*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. | *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'', 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. | ||
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File:ODST-BuckKnife.png|Detail of Edward Buck's Combat Knife. | File:ODST-BuckKnife.png|Detail of Edward Buck's Combat Knife. | ||
File:HR-Kukri_Sheath.png|Detail of Emile-A239's kukri knife and its sheath. | File:HR-Kukri_Sheath.png|Detail of Emile-A239's kukri knife and its sheath. | ||
File:Buck Knife.png| | File:Buck Knife.png|[[Edward Buck]] wielding a combat knife as he is about to stab a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] in the neck, in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
File:ODST Knife.jpg|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's shoulder from ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''. | File:ODST Knife.jpg|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's shoulder from ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''. | ||
File:HR-CurvedCombatKnife-Replica.jpg|A replica of a curved combat knife created by [[Weta Workshop]]. | File:HR-CurvedCombatKnife-Replica.jpg|A replica of a curved combat knife created by [[Weta Workshop]]. | ||
File:Fred Combat Knives Halo Legends.jpg|[[ | File:Fred Combat Knives Halo Legends.jpg|[[Fred-104]] holding a pair of combat knives, his weapons of proficiency, in ''The Package''. | ||
File:Grenadier (Noble Team).jpg|[[Emile-A239]] sharpening his [[ | File:Grenadier (Noble Team).jpg|[[Emile-A239]] sharpening his [[Wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]]. | ||
File:Halo Reach Assassination.png|A combat knife being used in an assassination in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Halo Reach Assassination.png|A combat knife being used in an assassination in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Combat Knife.jpg|A SPARTAN player assassinating a Sangheili in the ''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''. | File:Combat Knife.jpg|A SPARTAN player assassinating a Sangheili in the ''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''. | ||
File:Reach 1504643 Full.jpg|An in-game screenshot of a combat knife used by a SPARTAN. | File:Reach 1504643 Full.jpg|An in-game screenshot of a combat knife used by a SPARTAN. | ||
File:TML - McCraw n Knife.png| | File:TML - McCraw n Knife.png|[[James MacCraw]] holding his combat knife. | ||
File:Halo4assassination.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV]] about to kill an enemy with his combat knife. | File:Halo4assassination.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV]] about to kill an enemy with his combat knife. | ||
File:Regicide13.jpg|A combat knife in ''Halo 4''. | File:Regicide13.jpg|A combat knife in ''Halo 4''. | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | *''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
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**''[[The Package]]'' | **''[[The Package]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]'' | **''[[The Mona Lisa]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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The combat knife is a multi-purpose knife used by the United Nations Space Command, as well as other human organizations.
Design details
The UNSC's multi-purpose combat knife has a 20 centimetres (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 centimetres (1 ft 5.0 in) when sheathed. It is also balanced for throwing.[1] All UNSC troops are issued a combat knife for field and utility uses, as well as a backup weapon for desperate close-combat situations. Most soldiers kept their combat knife sheath on their soldiers, however for some the sheath was located on their boot.[2] The SPARTAN-IVs kept their knives sheathed in a wrist compartment.[3]
Some soldiers in service with the UNSC Defense Force carried 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.[4] Emile-A239 used a large kukri for his weapon of choice.[5] Roland, a member of the SPARTAN-III program's Headhunters division, also used a custom combat knife.[6]
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 served as the combat knife for the Kig-Yar.[7][8]
Trivia
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- Fred-104 possesses particular skill with combat knives, and it can be interpreted that he has a liking for their use.[9][10]
- 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).
Gallery
Detail of a Combat Knife and its scabbard in Halo: Reach.
Detail of Edward Buck's Combat Knife.
Detail of Emile-A239's kukri knife and its sheath.
Edward Buck wielding a combat knife as he is about to stab a Jiralhanae Chieftain in the neck, in Halo 3: ODST.
A combat knife holstered on an ODST's shoulder from Halo: Landfall.
A replica of a curved combat knife created by Weta Workshop.
Fred-104 holding a pair of combat knives, his weapons of proficiency, in The Package.
Emile-A239 sharpening his kukri.
A combat knife being used in an assassination in Halo: Reach.
A SPARTAN player assassinating a Sangheili in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.
An in-game screenshot of a combat knife used by a SPARTAN.
James MacCraw holding his combat knife.
A SPARTAN-IV about to kill an enemy with his combat knife.
A combat knife in Halo 4.
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List of appearances
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 80
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 128
- ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #3
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 104
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Noble Actual
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Headhunters", page 158
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 329
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 125
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 2 (2003 edition); page 11 (2010 edition)
- ^ Halo Legends, The Package
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