The Knife is a class of melee weapons featured in Battlefield V for all kits. Knives are unlocked by increasing the rank of each respective kit or through special challenges. All knives are statistically the same, having a damage output of 35 per hit. Knives also have the largest takedown range of all melee weapons. Unlike other melee weapons, knives cannot break windows or other small objects.
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Scout Knife M1916
At the fall of France in 1940, the German infantry captured a large number of French knives which they later used in Norway. They had a wooden handle and double-edged blade.
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EGW Survival Knife
The EGW survival knife was never officially issued by the US Army, though soldiers often bought one for themselves. They were very versatile with a serrated back edge but were also prone to rust.
The jack knife was given to nearly every British soldier in World War II. It had a folding blade of about three inches, as well as a combined tin opener and screwdriver tool.
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MKIII(S) Elite Combat Dagger
The MKIII(S) Elite Combat Dagger is a heavily modified German weapon, redesigned for lightness and versatility in survival situations and close combat. A tool appropriate for wilderness use as well as an instrument of death, this is an Operative's best (and sometimes only) friend in the field.
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Arditi Dagger
The Arditi were an elite unit of Italian shock troops during World War I. Disbanding after the war, they were notorious for employing daggers as their primary weapon.
Fairbairn and Sykes were experts in knife fighting and channelled that experience into the design of their knife. It had a double edge and foil grip and was a favorite among Allied Special forces.
A hunting knife from the Northern part of Europe. Useful for skinning and gutting all sorts of fish and game. A classic utility blade that can also be used for self-defence.
Unlike many switchblades, the German paratrooper version was not spring-loaded. Although drawing the blade was not as instantaneous, it was still considered dangerous in the right hands.
Improvised weapons were often a neccessity during wartime. Bottles tended to be in abundance both in urban and rural situations, whether they were discovered or property of the soldiers.
While it's appearance is intimidating generally the points are blunted rather than sharp. This increased the utility of the design by allowing the weapon to be manipulated into various positions without the danger or harming oneself.
The K98 Bayonet was the standard bayonet given to German soldiers during World War II. It was fitted for the Kar98 rifle and came with a wood or bakelite handle.
Many ideas were experimented with during the first Great War regarding close quarters combat. This design was the result of an attempt to have as many offensive options as possible.
A well worn blade adorned with a brass pommel sculpted into an eagle head. It has been passed on to several members of the demolition section as a sign of respect and thanks.
