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[[Image:Blade (GTASA) (front).jpg|thumb|right|275px|A Blade in GTA San Andreas.]]
{{Infobox vehicles
| name = Blade
| front_image = Blade-GTASA-front.jpg
| rear_image = Blade-GTASA-side.jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = A Blade in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]
| vehicle_type = Civilian car (GTA San Andreas, GTA V)<br>Civilian watercraft (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
| body_style = 2-door lowrider (GTA San Andreas, GTA V)<br>Speedboat (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
| capacity = 2 (driver and 1 passenger) (GTA San Andreas, GTA V)<br>4 (driver and 3 passengers) (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
| manufacturer = [[Vapid]] (GTA V)
| game_1 = GTA San Andreas
| game_2 = The Ballad of Gay Tony
| game_3 = GTA V
}}
The '''Blade''' refers to two different types of vehicles under the same name. The Blade was first introduced in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] as a two-door open top lowrider. The Blade name is used again for one of three new speedboats introduced in the [[The Ballad of Gay Tony|Ballad of Gay Tony]] episodic pack for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. The name returns to being used for a car via the [["I'm Not a Hipster" Update]] for [[Grand Theft Auto V]].


The '''Blade''' is a two-door lowrider available only in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. The Blade is easy to find on any Mexican gang turf and driven by said gang members, especially that of the [[San Fierro Rifa]], and can also occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians. One special feature about this car is that the hydraulics upgrade allows the player to use the vehicle in lowrider competitions. As a lowrider, it's exterior and interior can be completely modified at the [[Loco Low Co.]] chop shop garage to improve its looks.
== Description ==
=== GTA San Andreas (as a car) ===
==== Design ====
The Blade combines elements of the 1965 and 1968 [[:wp:Chevrolet Impala#1965-1970|Chevrolet Impalas]]. The rear of the car resembles that of the 1963 [[:wp:Chevrolet Impala#1961-1964|Impala]], with convex areas around the taillights rather than concave. Its headlight design is similar to a 1967 [[:wp:Oldsmobile Cutlass#Second-Generation Intermediate - 1964-1967|Oldsmobile Cutlass]] (which may be the origin of the Blade's name along with the [[Sabre]]). The Blade has no side rear-view mirrors.


A flame-proof Blade can be found during the mission [[High Stakes, Low Rider]].
If the car is equipped with hydraulics, it can be used in lowrider competitions. Being a lowrider, its exterior and interior can be modified at [[Loco Low Co.]]. While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can also be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top; a convertible top option is also available but the roof is constantly depicted retracted.


==Design==
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The Blade resembles a 1965 or 1968 [[wp:Chevrolet Impala#1965-1970|Chevrolet Impala]] (or both - the back might be a mix of the two; the back also may have a similarity to that of a 1963 [[wp:Chevrolet Impala#1961-1964|Impala]], but instead of being concave the area around the lights is convex) and has a headlight design similar to a 1967 [[wp:Oldsmobile Cutlass#Second-Generation Intermediate - 1964-1967|Oldsmobile Cutlass]] (and along with the [[Sabre]], it might be the origin of the name). For some reason it has no side rear-view mirrors.
File:Blade-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:File:Blade-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
File:Blade-GTASA-side.jpg|Side view of a Blade modified at [[Loco Low Co.]] to feature a hard top.
</gallery>
 
==== Performance ====
Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, and the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well.  Although cornering is also excellent, the one major drawback of the Blade is its major oversteer, which makes e-braking turns absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the potential loss of control at the slightest disturbance.  The Blade is capable of withstanding significant impact damage due to its strong frame and overall construction; it does not fare as well against explosive damage, however.
 
==== Customization ====
As mentioned, the Blade can be modified at a [[Loco Low Co.]], which offers a myriad of customizations for the car, including the aforementioned hardtop and retracted top add-ons:
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* Paint Jobs
** Paintjob 1: $500
** Paintjob 2: $500
** Paintjob 3: $500
* Colors
** Car Color 1 (primary body color): $150
** Car Color 2 (interior color): $150
* Roof
** Vinyl Hardtop: $3,340
** Convertible Roof: $3,250
* Rear Bumper
** Chromer Bumper: $2,150
** Slamin Bumper: $2,040
* Front Bumper
** Chromer Bumper: $2,130
** Slamin Bumper: $2,050
* Exhausts
** Chromer Exhaust: $1,610
** Slamin Exhaust: $1,540
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* Side Skirts
** Chrome Strip: $780
* Wheels
** Classic: $1,620
** Dollar: $1,560
** Twist: $1,200
** Wires: $1,560
** Trance: $1,350
** Cutter: $1,030
** Rimshine: $980
** Virtual: $620
** Access: $1,140
* Car Stereo
** Bass Boost: $100
* Hydraulics: $1,500
* Nitro
** 2x Nitrous: $200
** 5x Nitrous: $500
** 10x Nitrous: $1,000
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[[File:Blade-GTASA-modified-front.jpg|thumb|201px|right|Possible combinations of modifications that can be given to Savannas at [[Loco Low Co.]] in GTA San Andreas.]]
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While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified in Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top or a convertible top, the latter being down.
=== The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat) ===
==== Design ====
[[File:Blade-TBOGT-front.jpg|thumb|325px|A Blade in The Ballad of Gay Tony.]]


==Performance==
The Blade name is repurposed for a high-powered [[wp:Go-fast boat|go-fast boat]] in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. The boat is best described as one of the largest speedboats in the GTA IV series of games, being similar in length to the [[Smuggler]] but wider. The boat also features optional forward-sweeping metallic bars over the passenger section, which are capable of detaching easily from a collision, similar to the [[Squalo]]'s spoiler.
Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. The one major drawback, however, is although the cornering is excellent for such a large car, this car suffers from major oversteer, making use of the E-brake around corners absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the ability to lose control of the vehicle at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is, however, capable of withstanding significant damage due to a strong frame and overall construction. It doesn't withstand against explosions well, however.


==Modifications==
==== Performance ====
*[[Loco Low Co.]]
The Blade is by far the fastest watercraft in the GTA IV series, having excellent acceleration and being capable of reaching a top speeds of around 57 mph or 90 km/h. The boat is also substantially heavy, minimizing its ability to go airborne but allows the boat to accelerate stably; this trait, coupled with its large size, also reduces the boat's maneuverability, widening its turning radius and increasing its stopping distance.


==Locations==
=== GTA V (as a car) ===
*Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the [[El Corona Safehouse]] in [[El Corona]], [[Los Santos]].
[[File:Blade-GTAV-RGSC.jpg|thumb|325px|A Blade in GTA V.]]
*Can be found driven around in [[San Fierro Rifa]] gang turfs like [[Doherty]], [[Garcia]] and [[Battery Point]], all in [[San Fierro]].
The Blade returns in GTA V as a small lowrider manufactured by [[Vapid]]. The car most resembles a [[wp:Ford Falcon (North America)|Ford Falcon]], with the headlights and grille of a [[wp:Chevrolet Chevelle|Chevrolet Chevelle]].


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* The default radio station in the Blade is [[Radio Los Santos]].
;GTA San Andreas
*A flame-proof Blade car can be found during the mission "[[High Stakes, Low Rider]]".
*The default radio station of the Blade is [[Radio Los Santos]].
 
== Locations ==
;GTA San Andreas
*Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the [[El Corona Safehouse]] in [[El Corona]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]].
* Can be found driven around in [[San Fierro Rifa]] gang turfs like [[Doherty]], [[Garcia]] and [[Battery Point]], all in [[San Fierro]].
* Can occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians.
 
;The Ballad of Gay Tony
*Spawns at the docks next to [[Golden Pier Swingers Golf Club]] in the [[Meat Quarter]], [[Algonquin]].
*Used during water-based [[Drug Wars]]. Will randomly appear for the player to use during the war.
 
;GTA V
*Can be obtained freely from a protagonist's garage.
*Can be purchased from [[southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] for $160,000 in [[GTA Online]].


== Gallery ==
== See also ==
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*[[Speeder]], which similarly appeared as both a car and a boat throughout the GTA series.
Image:Blade (GTASA) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view.
Image:Blade (GTASA) (side).jpg|Side view of a Blade modified at [[Loco Low Co.]] to feature a hard "vinyl top".
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 25 June 2014

Vehicle
Blade
A Blade in GTA San Andreas.
A Blade in GTA San Andreas.
(Rear quarter view)
A Blade in GTA San Andreas.
Appearance(s) GTA San Andreas
The Ballad of Gay Tony
GTA V
Vehicle type Civilian car (GTA San Andreas, GTA V)
Civilian watercraft (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
Body style 2-door lowrider (GTA San Andreas, GTA V)
Speedboat (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
Capacity 2 (driver and 1 passenger) (GTA San Andreas, GTA V)
4 (driver and 3 passengers) (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
Manufacturer Vapid (GTA V)
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The Blade refers to two different types of vehicles under the same name. The Blade was first introduced in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as a two-door open top lowrider. The Blade name is used again for one of three new speedboats introduced in the Ballad of Gay Tony episodic pack for Grand Theft Auto IV. The name returns to being used for a car via the "I'm Not a Hipster" Update for Grand Theft Auto V.

Description

GTA San Andreas (as a car)

Design

The Blade combines elements of the 1965 and 1968 Chevrolet Impalas. The rear of the car resembles that of the 1963 Impala, with convex areas around the taillights rather than concave. Its headlight design is similar to a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass (which may be the origin of the Blade's name along with the Sabre). The Blade has no side rear-view mirrors.

If the car is equipped with hydraulics, it can be used in lowrider competitions. Being a lowrider, its exterior and interior can be modified at Loco Low Co.. While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can also be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top; a convertible top option is also available but the roof is constantly depicted retracted.

Performance

Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, and the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. Although cornering is also excellent, the one major drawback of the Blade is its major oversteer, which makes e-braking turns absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the potential loss of control at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is capable of withstanding significant impact damage due to its strong frame and overall construction; it does not fare as well against explosive damage, however.

Customization

As mentioned, the Blade can be modified at a Loco Low Co., which offers a myriad of customizations for the car, including the aforementioned hardtop and retracted top add-ons:

  • Paint Jobs
    • Paintjob 1: $500
    • Paintjob 2: $500
    • Paintjob 3: $500
  • Colors
    • Car Color 1 (primary body color): $150
    • Car Color 2 (interior color): $150
  • Roof
    • Vinyl Hardtop: $3,340
    • Convertible Roof: $3,250
  • Rear Bumper
    • Chromer Bumper: $2,150
    • Slamin Bumper: $2,040
  • Front Bumper
    • Chromer Bumper: $2,130
    • Slamin Bumper: $2,050
  • Exhausts
    • Chromer Exhaust: $1,610
    • Slamin Exhaust: $1,540
  • Side Skirts
    • Chrome Strip: $780
  • Wheels
    • Classic: $1,620
    • Dollar: $1,560
    • Twist: $1,200
    • Wires: $1,560
    • Trance: $1,350
    • Cutter: $1,030
    • Rimshine: $980
    • Virtual: $620
    • Access: $1,140
  • Car Stereo
    • Bass Boost: $100
  • Hydraulics: $1,500
  • Nitro
    • 2x Nitrous: $200
    • 5x Nitrous: $500
    • 10x Nitrous: $1,000
Possible combinations of modifications that can be given to Savannas at Loco Low Co. in GTA San Andreas.

The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat)

Design

A Blade in The Ballad of Gay Tony.

The Blade name is repurposed for a high-powered go-fast boat in The Ballad of Gay Tony. The boat is best described as one of the largest speedboats in the GTA IV series of games, being similar in length to the Smuggler but wider. The boat also features optional forward-sweeping metallic bars over the passenger section, which are capable of detaching easily from a collision, similar to the Squalo's spoiler.

Performance

The Blade is by far the fastest watercraft in the GTA IV series, having excellent acceleration and being capable of reaching a top speeds of around 57 mph or 90 km/h. The boat is also substantially heavy, minimizing its ability to go airborne but allows the boat to accelerate stably; this trait, coupled with its large size, also reduces the boat's maneuverability, widening its turning radius and increasing its stopping distance.

GTA V (as a car)

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A Blade in GTA V.

The Blade returns in GTA V as a small lowrider manufactured by Vapid. The car most resembles a Ford Falcon, with the headlights and grille of a Chevrolet Chevelle.

Trivia

GTA San Andreas

Locations

GTA San Andreas
The Ballad of Gay Tony
GTA V

See also

  • Speeder, which similarly appeared as both a car and a boat throughout the GTA series.
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