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== Description ==
== Description ==
The knife is a moderate weapon that allows the player to attack without a firearm and, in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], allows stealth kills that don't attract unwanted attention. It takes up the "melee" weapon slot.
The knife is a moderate melee weapon that takes up the 'melee' weapon slot. Using the primary attack button will inhibit slash style attack, the player can also use the alternative attack button to do a stabbing style attack. Using Armor does not protect against knife attacks. In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] only, the player can do a stealth attack that does not attract unwanted attention.


In GTA San Andreas some [[prostitutes]] wield the knife. It is used in many missions in the game like [[Madd Dogg's Rhymes]], [[Amphibious Assault]], [[The Da Nang Thang]], [[Dam and Blast]] and [[Vertical Bird]]. The Knife is more than just a simple melee weapon. If CJ is aiming behind an opponent, he will execute a stealth kill, quietly slitting the victim's throat, useful when the player is trying to avoid detection and doesn't have a [[Silenced 9mm]]. The Knife only produces one wanted star when used to stealth kill a police officer.
In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] the knife is a key weapon in many missions in the game such as [[Madd Dogg's Rhymes]], [[Amphibious Assault]], [[The Da Nang Thang]], [[Dam and Blast]] and [[Vertical Bird]]. If the player is aiming behind an opponent, he will execute a stealth attack, quietly slitting the victim's throat, useful when the player is trying to avoid detection and doesn't have a [[Silenced 9mm]]. The Knife only produces one wanted star when used to stealth kill a police officer.


The GTA IV rendition of the Knife resembles the knife portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in the [[wp:Rambo|Rambo]] movies, and is similar in size and shape to the [http://www.buck-184.com/ Buck-184 Buckmaster] survival knife. It can be purchased from [[Little Jacob]] for $100. Alternatively, it can be picked up from [[Eddie Low]] during his second encounter. It can also be taken from the second enemy in the mission [[Bleed Out]]. Although silent kills like in GTA San Andreas are not in the game, 5 to 6 strikes with the knife will kill an opponent, and it will not warrant the player a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]]. This can easily kill an enemy on single player or multiplayer because 4 to 6 quick taps of the Circle button on the Playstation 3 or the Y button on Xbox 360 while locked on with this will either kill or almost kill anyone. Armor does not protect against knife attacks.
The GTA IV rendition of the Knife resembles the knife portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in the [[wp:Rambo|Rambo]] movies, and is similar in size and shape to the [http://www.buck-184.com/ Buck-184 Buckmaster] survival knife. It can be purchased from [[Little Jacob]] for $100. Although silent kills like in GTA San Andreas are not in the game, 5 to 6 strikes with the knife will kill an opponent, and it will not warrant the player a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]].


Some GTA IV players favor the [[Baseball Bat]] over the Knife due to higher damage, but the slower attack speed is a opening for the target to return attacks. With the Knife, its possible to kill a target without him being able to recover at all.
Some GTA IV players favor the [[Baseball Bat]] over the Knife due to higher damage, but the slower attack speed is a opening for the target to return attacks. With the Knife, its possible to kill a target without him being able to recover at all.
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* [[Verdant Meadows]], [[Bone County]] - At the snake farm, southwest of the landing strip.
* [[Verdant Meadows]], [[Bone County]] - At the snake farm, southwest of the landing strip.
* Bone County - On the western outskirts of [[Las Venturas]]; a block north of [[Ammu-Nation]].
* Bone County - On the western outskirts of [[Las Venturas]]; a block north of [[Ammu-Nation]].
* [[Prostitutes]] may sometimes carry a knife.


;GTA Liberty City Stories
;GTA Liberty City Stories

Revision as of 15:13, 23 August 2011

The Knife in GTA San Andreas.

The Knife is a melee weapon in the Grand Theft Auto games.

Description

The knife is a moderate melee weapon that takes up the 'melee' weapon slot. Using the primary attack button will inhibit slash style attack, the player can also use the alternative attack button to do a stabbing style attack. Using Armor does not protect against knife attacks. In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas only, the player can do a stealth attack that does not attract unwanted attention.

In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas the knife is a key weapon in many missions in the game such as Madd Dogg's Rhymes, Amphibious Assault, The Da Nang Thang, Dam and Blast and Vertical Bird. If the player is aiming behind an opponent, he will execute a stealth attack, quietly slitting the victim's throat, useful when the player is trying to avoid detection and doesn't have a Silenced 9mm. The Knife only produces one wanted star when used to stealth kill a police officer.

The GTA IV rendition of the Knife resembles the knife portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in the Rambo movies, and is similar in size and shape to the Buck-184 Buckmaster survival knife. It can be purchased from Little Jacob for $100. Although silent kills like in GTA San Andreas are not in the game, 5 to 6 strikes with the knife will kill an opponent, and it will not warrant the player a wanted level.

Some GTA IV players favor the Baseball Bat over the Knife due to higher damage, but the slower attack speed is a opening for the target to return attacks. With the Knife, its possible to kill a target without him being able to recover at all.

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Locations

GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Liberty City Stories
GTA Vice City Stories
GTA IV