For an overview of combat knifes in all games, see combat knife.

	Fallout 3 weapon Combat knife
	Requirements skill Melee Weapons Attack statistics dmg/attack 7 (12.4) DPS 21 (37.1) crit dmg 13 crit % mult x3 attacks/sec 3 AP 17 Other weight 1 value $50 item HP 450 repair Combat knives base id 00004326 xx003f44(sim version) xx0125f6 (point lookout) Perk effects perks (dam.) Bloody Mess (+0.4) Ghoul Ecology (+5)

 

The combat knife is a melee weapon in Fallout 3.

CharacteristicsEdit

The military issue combat knife is a rather common melee weapon in Fallout 3. It is affected by the melee damage bonus from Strength. It is one of the better low-level melee weapons, and can get around 3-4 strikes in V.A.T.S. even with a reasonable number of AP and a fast swing speed outside of V.A.T.S. However it has extremely short reach, about that of an unarmed weapon. With 10 Luck, it becomes an extremely potent weapon that will critically hit almost once every 4 to 5 hits.

The combat knife itself has a single edge with a clipped point, with a serrated edge on the back. It is of the standard Bowie shape and it may have been modeled off the real-world KA-BAR military issue knife.

The combat knife has the highest value-to-weight ratio of any non-unique melee weapon in the game.

DurabilityEdit

The combat knife can successfully strike about 1286 times from full condition before breaking.

VariantsEdit

• Occam's Razor - A slightly stronger version of the combat knife, wielded by Talon Commander Jabsco.
• Stabhappy - Stabhappy shares all of its stats with 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: Anchorage (add-on) - The trench knife's stats are identical to the regular combat knife. The only difference is a unique "knuckle-duster" skin.
• Sim version combat knife Operation: Anchorage (add-on) - A sim-only version of the weapon which differs only in health (essentially non-degrading).
• Sim version trench knife Operation: Anchorage (add-on) - A sim-only version of the weapon which differs only in health (essentially non-degrading).
• Swampfolk combat knife Point Lookout (add-on) - 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.

ComparisonEdit

Legend
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)	- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)		Attacks in V.A.T.S.	- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)	- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)		Action point cost	- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)	- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)		Damage per action point	- Damage per action point
Damage per second	- Damage per second		Weapon spread	- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage	- Area of effect damage		Magazine capacity (shots per reload)	- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration	- Effect damage & duration		Durability (number of attacks before breaking)	- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects	- Bonus effects		Weight	- Weight
Attacks per second	- Attacks per second		Value in caps	- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier	- Critical chance % multiplier		Value to weight ratio	- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage	- Critical damage		Skill required	- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration	- Critical effect damage & duration		Strength required	- Strength required
With all mods attached	- With all mods attached

Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)	Damage per attack (damage per projectile)	Damage per second	Attacks per second	Critical Chance % multiplier	Critical damage	Action Point cost	Damage per action point	Durability (number of attacks before breaking)	Weight	Value in caps	Value to weight ratio
Combat knife	7	21	3	x3	13	17	0.8	1286	1	50	50
Occam's Razor	10	30	3	x3	13	17	1.2	1200	1	65	65
Stabhappy	10	30	3	x4	15	17	1.2	1200	1	65	65
Trench knife fo3oa	7	21	3	x3	13	17	0.8	1286	1	50	50

Note: Melee damage is doubled in V.A.T.S.

LocationsEdit

• Combat knives are found on random raiders and Talon Company mercs across the Wastelands.
• Three combat knives may be found in the Regulator HQ.
• Broken Steel Thirteen combat knives in perfect condition can be found in the Mobile Base Crawler's kitchen, middle deck.
• One can be found at Flak 'N Shrapnel's in the Rivet City Market.
• Common loot in containers across the Capital Wasteland.
• Common loot found on wastelanders.
• Found in either the basement or shed in Andale.

NotesEdit

• When looking at the combat knife image in the weapons tab on the Pip-Boy, Vault Boy's face will have beard stubble.