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[[File:Combat Knife.png|right|thumb|120px|The [[M1 combat knife]].]] | |||
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 [[ | |||
The Covenant use knives as well; 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]] is an analogous weapon used by the [[Kig-Yar]].{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=329}}{{Ref/Novel|CH|Page=125}} | The Covenant use knives as well; 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]] is an analogous weapon used by the [[Kig-Yar]].{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=329}}{{Ref/Novel|CH|Page=125}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===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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Some soldiers in service with the UNSC carry 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/Novel|TCP|Page=104}} [[Emile-A239]] used a large [[Wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]] for his weapon of choice.{{Ref/Level|HR|[[Noble Actual]]}} [[Roland-B210]], a member of the SPARTAN-III program's [[Headhunters]] division, also used a custom combat knife.{{Ref/Anthology|Evo|[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]}} [[Frederic-104]] possesses particular skill with combat knives, and it can be interpreted that he has a liking for their use.{{Ref/Novel|FS|Page=2 (2003 edition); 11 (2010 edition)}}{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Episode=[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]}} | Some soldiers in service with the UNSC carry 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/Novel|TCP|Page=104}} [[Emile-A239]] used a large [[Wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]] for his weapon of choice.{{Ref/Level|HR|[[Noble Actual]]}} [[Roland-B210]], a member of the SPARTAN-III program's [[Headhunters]] division, also used a custom combat knife.{{Ref/Anthology|Evo|[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]}} [[Frederic-104]] possesses particular skill with combat knives, and it can be interpreted that he has a liking for their use.{{Ref/Novel|FS|Page=2 (2003 edition); 11 (2010 edition)}}{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Episode=[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]}} | ||
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 Trove]], Sergeant [[John Forge]]'s combat knife "Lucy" was used to seriously wound [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]], allowing Forge to kill 'Moramee with his own [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]]. | ||
During the [[Battle of Kamchatka]], Spartan [[Jameson Locke]] uses his combat knife to fight and kill [[Jul 'Mdama]] the leader of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|the reformed Covenant]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Osiris (level)|Osiris]]}} | During the [[Battle of Kamchatka]], Spartan [[Jameson Locke]] uses his combat knife to fight and kill [[Jul 'Mdama]] the leader of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|the reformed Covenant]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Osiris (level)|Osiris]]}} | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
Large-scale manufacturing and broad leeway with usage means there are hundreds of variations available to UNSC personnel including [[kukri]]s, ulus, billhooks, and push daggers.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | Large-scale manufacturing and broad leeway with usage means there are hundreds of variations available to UNSC personnel including [[kukri]]s, ulus, billhooks, and push daggers.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
*'''[[M1 combat knife]]'''{{Ref/Reuse|M1}} | |||
*'''[[M1 combat knife]]''' | |||
*'''M5 combat knife''': The most common knife in service across all UNSC branches. It has an operational history of decades.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | *'''M5 combat knife''': The most common knife in service across all UNSC branches. It has an operational history of decades.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
*'''[[M11 combat knife]]''': A combat knife designed and built for [[Spartan]]s.{{Ref/Generic|ThreeA|[[:File:ThreeA Recruit 1.jpg|Promotional image]]}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFM|OSFM|Page=182}} | *'''[[M11 combat knife]]''': A combat knife designed and built for [[Spartan]]s.{{Ref/Generic|ThreeA|[[:File:ThreeA Recruit 1.jpg|Promotional image]]}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFM|OSFM|Page=182}} | ||
*'''MK 88 Ratio''': A compact survival and utility knife commonly carried by UNSC and militia forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Mk88}} | *'''MK 88 Ratio''': A compact survival and utility knife commonly carried by UNSC and militia forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Mk88}} | ||
*'''Model 52 Navy knife''': A large knife preferred by UNSC Navy special forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Model52}} | *'''Model 52 Navy knife''': A large knife preferred by UNSC Navy special forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Model52}} | ||
*''' | *'''Lucy''': The combat knife in possession of John Forge. | ||
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File:HINF TAC MK 88 Ratio Chest Icon.png|An MK88 knife. | File:HINF TAC MK 88 Ratio Chest Icon.png|An MK88 knife. | ||
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. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ||
=== | ===Fractures=== | ||
{{ | {{Main|Fractures}} | ||
====Entrenched==== | |||
{{Main|Fractures#Entrenched}} | |||
Knives are used throughout the Entrenched [[Fractures|Fracture]]. Different types can be seen on the EAGLESTRIKE armors. | Knives are used throughout the Entrenched [[Fractures|Fracture]]. Different types can be seen on the EAGLESTRIKE armors. | ||
=== | ====Firewall==== | ||
{{ | {{Main|Fractures#Firewall}} | ||
The | The Executors of the Firewall Fracture are sometimes equipped with resonating crysknives, which come in various sizes. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==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. | 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. | ||
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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: | File:HR-CurvedCombatKnife-Replica.jpg|A replica of a curved combat knife created by [[Weta Workshop]]. | ||
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: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-BuckKnife.png|Detail of [[Edward Buck]]'s combat knife. | File:ODST-BuckKnife.png|Detail of [[Edward Buck]]'s combat knife. | ||
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File:TML - McCraw n Knife.png|[[James MacCraw]] holding his combat knife in ''[[The Mona Lisa]]''. | File:TML - McCraw n Knife.png|[[James MacCraw]] holding his combat knife in ''[[The Mona Lisa]]''. | ||
File:Headhunters - Knife.png|[[Jonah-B283]] wielding his combat knife in ''[[Headhunters (story)|Headhunters]]''. | File:Headhunters - Knife.png|[[Jonah-B283]] wielding his combat knife in ''[[Headhunters (story)|Headhunters]]''. | ||
File:Grenadier (Noble Team).jpg|[[Emile-A239]] sharpening his [[kukri]] | File:Grenadier (Noble Team).jpg|[[Emile-A239]] sharpening his [[kukri]]. | ||
File:Reach 1504643 Full.jpg|An in-game screenshot of an [[M1 combat knife]]. | File:Reach 1504643 Full.jpg|An in-game screenshot of an [[M1 combat knife]]. | ||
File:HR-Kukri_Sheath.png|Detail of Emile-A239's kukri knife and its sheath. | |||
File:H4-Lich knife.png|John-117 using his combat knife to grapple onto the hull of a {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}}. | File:H4-Lich knife.png|John-117 using his combat knife to grapple onto the hull of a {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}}. | ||
File:HE Scruggs killed.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] killing [[Vladimir Scruggs]] with a combat knife in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | File:HE Scruggs killed.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] killing [[Vladimir Scruggs]] with a combat knife in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | ||
File:H2A ODST-CombatKnife.png|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's back in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | File:H2A ODST-CombatKnife.png|A combat knife holstered on an ODST's back in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
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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 Marine Knife.png|A UNSC Marine wearing a combat knife in '' | File:HINF-EdgelordOC.jpg|A bot in ''Halo Infinite'' with 3 kukris. | ||
File: | File:HInf Marine Knife.png|A UNSC Marine wearing a combat knife in ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
File: | File:HTMCC-H3 CQB Closeup.jpg|An unknown type of knife on the [[CQB-class Mjolnir]]. | ||
File:HINF Cut To The Quick Utility Icon.png|Three different knives as part of the Cut To The Quick | File:Enc22 MarkG313.jpg|[[Mark-G313]] with an unknown type of knife. | ||
File:H4-TJMurphy.jpg|[[TJ Murphy]] equipped with a knife. | |||
File:HINF Cut To The Quick Utility Icon.png|Three different knives as part of the ''Halo Infinite'' [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Cut To The Quick attachment]]. | |||
File:Enc22 Jai006.png|[[Jai-006]] equipped with a knife. | |||
File: | File:HINF Trench Knife Chest Icon.png|A combat knife attached to an [[Eaglestrike]] chestpiece. | ||
File:HINF Trench Knife Chest Icon.png|A | |||
File:HINF GROGNARDS LShoulder Icon.png|A combat knife attached to a Grognards shoulder. | 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. | File:HINF TWIN TEETH Utility Icon.png|2 combat knives part of the Twin Teeth utility. | ||
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Winter Contention]]'' | ||
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