Combat knife

"An ultra-high carbon stainless steel knife."

- description of Combat Knife

The Combat knife is a low-tech skill weapon in Deus Ex.

Background
Made with ultra-high carbon stainless steel, this knife is a popular choice among many individuals & organisations by 2052. It is standard issue in UNATCO and MJ12 forces, but is also used in terrorist organizations such as NSF.

Other military/peacekeeping authorities also carry Combat Knives as part of their load-out. Certain civilian individuals also carry Combat Knives for self-defence in times of social insecurity and political corruption.

Combat knives are still in use by 2072 (made with the same ultra-high carbon stainless steel material), albeit as a seemingly new and more refined model being virtually unbreakable and perfectly balanced for slashing and stabbing. By that same year, a prototype special forces combat knife designed for political assassinations was created, one with microporous metal that releases toxins on contact.

Game unit
The knife is a lethal equivalent to the baton. Hitting an unaware enemy in the head or back will kill almost any humanoid instantly, but remember that this is not a stealth kill. In head-on combat, hovewer the knife is horrible - the crowbar's range is much more effective head-on. Still, most players carry the knife for breaking supply crates until they get the Dragon's Tooth Sword, which renders all other melee weapons obsolete in all categories but size. Note that if you are planning to go for a non-lethal playthrough, do not use this knife, as it will kill enemies, so it's a best choice to stick with the baton, since it renders enemies unconscious.

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