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| caption = A Blade in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]
| vehicle_type = Civilian car (GTA San Andreas)<br>Civilian watercraft (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
| vehicle_type = Civilian car (GTA San Andreas)<br>Civilian watercraft (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
| body_style = 2-door lowrider (GTA San Andreas)<br>Speedboat (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
| body_style = 2-door lowrider (GTA San Andreas)<br>Speedboat (The Ballad of Gay Tony)
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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 [[The Ballad of Gay Tony|Ballad of Gay Tony]] episodic pack for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
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]].


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=== GTA San Andreas (as a car) ===
=== GTA San Andreas (as a car) ===
==== Design ====
==== 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.
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.
 
While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can 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.


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.]].
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.


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==== Performance ====
==== 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.
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.
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====Modifications====
==== Customization ====
*[[Loco Low Co.]]
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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=== The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat) ===
=== The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat) ===
==== Design ====
==== Design ====