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For an overview of combat knifes throughout the Fallout series, see Combat knife.
Occam's Razor
Combat knife
Combat knife icon
Requirements
SkillMelee Weapons
Attack statistics
Dmg/Attack
10 (15.5)
DPS
30 (46.5)
Crit Dmg
13
Crit % Mult
x3
Attacks/Sec
3AP17
Other
Weight1Value65
Item HP600
Repair
Combat knives
Editor ID?
Base ID000cb602
Perk Effects
Perks (dam.)
 
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Occam's Razor is a unique combat knife 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[]

Occam's Razor is only stronger than the combat knife in raw damage by 3 points, so it may not be much more useful than a normal combat knife. It is inferior when compared to Stabhappy.

Variants[]

  • Combat knife, the common variant
  • 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

Locations[]

Found on Commander Jabsco at the Talon Company base in Fort Bannister.

Behind the scenes[]

"Occam's Razor" is a cultural reference to the scientific principle of the same name.

Bugs[]

  • Xbox 360Icon xbox360 PCIcon pc If the player kills Jabsco without shooting him, such as by hacking the turrets or reverse-pickpocketing a grenade, Occam's Razor won't appear in his inventory. This can be fixed by shooting his corpse.
  • PlayStation 3Icon ps3 Xbox 360Icon xbox360 PCIcon pc In the Broken Steel event in which the Brotherhood raids Fort Bannister, on certain occasions Occam's Razor will not be found on Jabsco or in the containers in the room that Jabsco is found in. This is due to a Brotherhood member picking the weapon up.

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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