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For an overview of combat knifes throughout the Fallout series, see Combat knife.
Combat knife
Combat knife
Combat knife icon
Requirements
SkillMelee Weapons
Attack statistics
Dmg/Attack
7 (12.4)
DPS
21 (37.1)
Crit Dmg
13
Crit % Mult
x3
Attacks/Sec
3AP17
Other
Weight1Value$ 50
Item HP450
Repair
Combat knives
Editor ID?
Base ID00004326
xx003f44(sim version)
xx0125f6 (point lookout)
Perk Effects
Perks (dam.)
 
Gametitle-FO3
Gametitle-FO3

The combat knife is a melee weapon in Fallout 3.

Background[]

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A high-quality military combat/utility knife,[1] the "Stallona" knife is made by SharpWit, Inc., using a funneled bowie shape and a stacked grip with a finger ring on the pommel (though some models may lack the ring and the funnel).[2] Certain models may have a serrated top edge[2] while others also lack this feature like the ring funnel.[3] The edge is guaranteed by the company to remain sharp for over a decade of use![4]

Characteristics[]

The military issue combat knife is a rather common melee weapon in Fallout 3. It is affected by the melee damage bonus from Strength. It is one of the better low-level melee weapons, and can get around 3-4 strikes in V.A.T.S. even with a reasonable number of AP and a fast swing speed outside of V.A.T.S. However it has extremely short reach, about that of an unarmed weapon. With 10 Luck, it becomes an extremely potent weapon that will critically hit almost once every 4 to 5 hits.

The combat knife itself has a single edge with a clipped point, with a serrated edge on the back. It is of the standard Bowie shape and it may have been modeled off the real-world KA-BAR military issue knife.

Variants[]

  • Occam's Razor, a slightly stronger version of the combat knife, wielded by Talon Company Commander Jabsco.
  • Stabhappy, identical to Occam's Razor, but has two principle differences. Firstly, the raider that holds it respawns, allowing multiple copies to be obtained. Secondly, it deals an additional 50% damage to limbs.
  • Trench knife Operation: AnchorageGametitle-FO3 OA, identical to the regular combat knife. The only difference is a unique "knuckle-duster" skin.
  • Sim version trench knife Operation: AnchorageGametitle-FO3 OA, a sim-only version of the weapon which differs only in health (essentially non-degrading).
  • Swampfolk combat knife Point LookoutGametitle-FO3 PL, a non-playable version of the weapon used only by Point Lookout's swampfolk, this version has identical stats but has an object effect which inflicts an extra 35 damage per hit when used by non-player characters against the player. This damage ignores Damage Resistance and is independent of the condition of the weapon.

Comparison[]

Name Dmg/att DPS Att/sec Crit mult Crit dmg AP cost Weight Item HP Value
Combat knife 7 21 3 x3 13 17 1 450 50
Occam's Razor 10 30 3 x3 13 17 1 600 65
Stabhappy 10 30 3 x4 15 17 1 600 65
Trench knife 7 21 3 x3 13 17 1 450 50

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Notes[]

References

  1. The design mimics the KA-BAR knife of the USMC, designed for combat and utility.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Appearance in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
  3. Appearance in Fallout 4.
  4. Item description: "{23600}{}{Combat Knife}"
    "{23601}{}{A high-quality combat knife, the Stallona is from SharpWit, Inc. The edge of this blade is guaranteed sharp for over a decade of use! Min ST: 2.}"
    (PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))
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