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[[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}}
[[File:HINF NowTheseAreKnives.png|right|thumb|250px|Various combat knife types. All manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].]]
{{Quote|A sharp blade never runs out of ammo, doesn't need to recharge, and can't be disabled by EMP. It can be gripped even when mortally wounded and the Mjolnir's power has failed. It can never betray you or be turned by the Flood. And yet, some in the UNSC are surprised by the rapid adoption and popularity of knife-fighting skills among Spartans.|An observation regarding Spartan combat knife use.{{Ref/Game|Id=Garita|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=TAC/Garita Omega - Shoulder Armor Description}}}}
 
A '''combat knife''' is a knife designed for close-quarters combat. They are primarily used for [[Planetary warfare|trench warfare]] and [[Naval boarding|boarding actions]].{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=185}}


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}}
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*'''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}}
*'''Thornblade''': An advanced blade manufactured by Watershed Division that requires a charge.{{Ref/Game|Id=Thornblade|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark VII core|TAC/Thornblade Brace]]}}
*'''Thornblade''': An advanced experimental blade manufactured by Watershed Division that requires a charge, but ceased production during the Human-Covenant War due to cost.{{Ref/Game|Id=ThornbladeBrace|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark VII core|TAC/Thornblade Brace]]}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Thornblade|HINF|Detail=[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Mark IV core|TAC/Thornblade]]}}




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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 Kukri Machete Chest Icon.png|A kukri.
File:HINF TAC Kukri Machete Chest Icon.png|A kukri.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC Thornblade Brace.png|2 Thornblades in a portable charger.
File:HINF-TACThornblade.png|A Thornblade
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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 - Chest icon - TAC Letter Openers.png|Three combat knives on the MJOLNIR Mark VII TAC/Letter Openers chestpiece.
File:HINF - Chest icon - TAC Letter Openers.png|Three combat knives on the MJOLNIR Mark VII TAC/Letter Openers chestpiece.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC Thornblade Brace.png|2 Thornblades in a portable charger as part of the TAC/Thornblade Brace shoulder.
File:HINF Cut To The Quick Utility Icon.png|Three different knives as part of the Cut To The Quick utility.
File:HINF Cut To The Quick Utility Icon.png|Three different knives as part of the Cut To The Quick utility.
File:HINF-LTACCrysFlatblade.png|A combat knife on the TAC/Crys flatblade shoulder.
File:HINF TAC CMA M-25 Chest Icon.png|A combat knife on the [[Rakshasa]] TAC/CMA M-25 chestpiece.
File:HINF TAC CMA M-25 Chest Icon.png|A combat knife on the [[Rakshasa]] TAC/CMA M-25 chestpiece.
File:HINF UTIL Brace of Blades Utility Icon.png|Combat knives on the Brace of Blades utility.
File:HINF UTIL Brace of Blades Utility Icon.png|Combat knives on the Brace of Blades utility.
File:HINF LifeguardDoc Chest Icon.png|A knife on the [[OSTEO combat engineering suit]] Lifeguard Doc chestpiece.
File:HINF LifeguardDoc Chest Icon.png|A knife on the [[OSTEO combat engineering suit]] Lifeguard Doc chestpiece.
File:HINF - Chest icon - TAC-Dueling Gorget.png|A knife on the MJOLNIR Mark IV TAC/Dueling Gorget chestpiece.
File:HINF-IMAGaritaOmegaSykes.png|A knife on the IMA/Garita Omega Sykes shoulder.
File:HINF-TACGaritaOmega.png|A knife on the TAC/Garita Omega shoulder.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC-Best Friend.png|A knife on the TAC/Best Friend shoulder.
File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - TAC-Sykes Delta.png|A knife on the TAC/Sykes Delta shoulder.
File:HINF Kunai of the Hidden Hand Chest Icon.png|Throwing knives on the [[Yoroi]] Kunai of the Hidden Hand chestpiece.
File:HINF Kunai of the Hidden Hand Chest Icon.png|Throwing knives on the [[Yoroi]] Kunai of the Hidden Hand chestpiece.
File:HINF - Chest icon - Twin Dragons.png|Sais on the Twin Dragons chestpiece.
File:HINF - Chest icon - Twin Dragons.png|Sais on the Twin Dragons chestpiece.
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Revision as of 14:58, March 5, 2024

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

"A sharp blade never runs out of ammo, doesn't need to recharge, and can't be disabled by EMP. It can be gripped even when mortally wounded and the Mjolnir's power has failed. It can never betray you or be turned by the Flood. And yet, some in the UNSC are surprised by the rapid adoption and popularity of knife-fighting skills among Spartans."
— An observation regarding Spartan combat knife use.[1]

A combat knife is a knife designed for close-quarters combat. They are primarily used for trench warfare and boarding actions.[2]

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.[3][4]

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.[5] The Spartan-IIIs' standard-issue combat knife features a self-sharpening blade made of a hyperdense material.[6] Modern UNSC combat knives are made of strong enough material to pierce a Spartan's helmet,[7] and the hull of a Lich.[8]

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.[9] Some Spartan-IVs keep their knives sheathed in a wrist compartment.[10]

There are a few different manufacturers of combat knives for the UNSC, including Watershed Division[11] and Misriah Armory.[2][12][13][14] In some cases, the Misriah logo was printed on the knife blade.[2]

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.[15] Emile-A239 used a large kukri for his weapon of choice.[16] Roland-B210, a member of the SPARTAN-III program's Headhunters division, also used a custom combat knife.[17] Frederic-104 possesses particular skill with combat knives, and it can be interpreted that he has a liking for their use.[18][19]

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.[20]

During the Battle of Kamchatka, Spartan Jameson Locke uses his combat knife to fight and kill Jul 'Mdama the leader of the reformed Covenant.[21]

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.[2]

  • Lucy: The combat knife in possession of John Forge.[22]
  • M1 combat knife: A combat knife used by UNSC personnel during the end of the Human-Covenant War.[12]
  • M5 combat knife: The most common knife in service across all UNSC branches. It has an operational history of decades.[2]
  • M11 combat knife: A combat knife designed and built for Spartans.[23][11]
  • MK 88 Ratio: A compact survival and utility knife commonly carried by UNSC and militia forces.[13]
  • Model 52 Navy knife: A large knife preferred by UNSC Navy special forces.[14]
  • Thornblade: An advanced experimental blade manufactured by Watershed Division that requires a charge, but ceased production during the Human-Covenant War due to cost.[24][25]


  • 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.

  • A Thornblade

    A Thornblade

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances

Fracture: Entrenched

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 This article contains information from the Entrenched Fractures universe, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. To learn more information about the Entrenched universe, see its article.

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

Fracture: Firewall

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 This article contains information from the Firewall Fractures universe, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. To learn more information about the Firewall universe, see its article.

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

Fracture: Tenrai

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 This article contains information from the Tenrai Fractures universe, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. To learn more information about the Tenrai universe, see its article.

Knives are used throughout the Tenrai Fracture. Different types can be seen on the Yoroi armors.

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

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