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:''For similar weapons, see [[Tomahawk]], [[Combat Axe]], [[Push Dagger]] and [[Hypno Knife]].''
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:''For similar weapons, see [[Tomahawk]], [[Combat Axe]], [[Push Dagger]], [[Hypno Knife]]'' and ''[[Bio Spike]]''.
   
{{quote|The pinnacle of stealth and precision, the Throwing Knife kills instantly on contact|Call of Duty ELITE description}}
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{{quote|The pinnacle of stealth and precision, the Throwing Knife kills instantly on contact.|Call of Duty ELITE description}}
   
The '''[[wikipedia:Throwing Knife|Throwing Knife]]''' is an [[Equipment]] item in ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2]]'', ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)]]'', ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]'', and ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]''. The throwing knife also makes a brief appearance in ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops]] and [[Call of Duty: Black Ops II]].''
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The '''[[wikipedia:Throwing knife|Throwing Knife]]''' is an [[Equipment]] item in ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2]]'', ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)]]'', ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]'', ''[[Call of Duty Online]]'', ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]'', ''[[Call of Duty: WWII]]'' and ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare]]'', as well as the [[Infected]] and [[All or Nothing (Game Mode)|All or Nothing]] modes of ''[[Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare]]''. The Throwing Knife also makes a brief appearance in ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops]]'', ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II]]''and ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops III]]''.
   
 
==Modern Warfare 2: Ghost==
 
==Modern Warfare 2: Ghost==
[[Simon Riley]] uses the throwing knife to injure [[Manuel Roba]] in his home in Mexico.
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[[Simon Riley]] uses the Throwing Knife to injure [[Manuel Roba]] in his home in Mexico.
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Simon Ghost Riley Knife throw MW2G.png|Riley throws a knife at Roba.
 
Simon Ghost Riley Knife throw MW2G.png|Riley throws a knife at Roba.
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==Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2==
 
==Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2==
 
{{Infobox/weapon
 
{{Infobox/weapon
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|float = right
|image = [[File:ThrowingKnife.png]]
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|image = [[File:ThrowingKnife.png]]
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|name = Throwing Knife
|name = ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2''
 
|damage = 200 (SP), 135 (MP)
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|damage = 200 (SP), 135 (MP)
|level = Level 7 (Specialist)
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|level = Level 7 (Specialist)
 
|startammo = 1
 
|startammo = 1
|maxammo = 1
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|maxammo = 1
|fire = Thrown
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|fire = Thrown
|used = All Teams
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|used = All Teams
|HUD = [[File:Throwing knife icon.png]]}}
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|HUD = [[File:Throwing knife icon.png]]}}
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===Campaign===
 
===Campaign===
The Throwing Knife is seen only once in the campaign, at the end of "[[Endgame]]", where [[John "Soap" MacTavish]] uses it to kill [[General Shepherd]].
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The Throwing Knife is seen only once in the campaign, at the end of "[[Endgame]]", where [[John "Soap" MacTavish]] uses it to kill [[General Shepherd]]. However, it uses a different model from the multiplayer version; it rather looks like the [[Combat Knife]].
   
 
===Multiplayer===
 
===Multiplayer===
In multiplayer, the Throwing Knife is unlocked as [[Equipment]] at level 7. It deals the same damage as the regular [[Knife]]; it is always a one-hit-kill unless in a private match with health set to double. It also cancels out [[Last Stand]] or [[Final Stand]] and immediately kills the player, just like the [[Knife]].
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In multiplayer, the Throwing Knife is unlocked as [[Equipment]] at level 7. It deals the same damage as the regular [[Knife]]; it is always a one-hit-kill unless in a private match with health set to double. It also bypasses [[Last Stand]] or [[Final Stand]] and immediately kills the player, just like the [[Knife]].
   
Players will receive only one knife; however, any thrown knife can be retrieved, regardless of who threw it, assuming the player has Throwing Knife as equipment selected. It can also be replenished with [[Scavenger (perk)|Scavenger]].
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Players will receive only one knife; however, any thrown knife can be retrieved, regardless of who threw it, assuming the player has selected the Throwing Knife as equipment. It can also be replenished with [[Scavenger (perk)|Scavenger]].
   
 
After throwing the knife, a number of events can happen:
 
After throwing the knife, a number of events can happen:
 
 
*The knife hits an enemy player, scoring a kill and leaving the knife in the body.
 
*The knife hits an enemy player, scoring a kill and leaving the knife in the body.
 
*The knife hits a friendly player, dealing no damage but leaving the knife embedded in the body, unless on Hardcore game modes, where the damage will be dealt back to the thrower or cause a [[Team Killing|Team Kill]].
 
*The knife hits a friendly player, dealing no damage but leaving the knife embedded in the body, unless on Hardcore game modes, where the damage will be dealt back to the thrower or cause a [[Team Killing|Team Kill]].
 
*The knife hits the ground at a certain angle, causing it to clatter to a stop, where it can be retrieved.
 
*The knife hits the ground at a certain angle, causing it to clatter to a stop, where it can be retrieved.
 
*The knife becomes embedded in a surface (walls, etc.) from where it can be retrieved.
 
*The knife becomes embedded in a surface (walls, etc.) from where it can be retrieved.
*The knife hits any surface at a certain angle, causing it to ricochet (as with the [[Grenade Launcher]]) and flip an extra several feet. In this instance, the knife is still deadly and can kill, provided it does not stop moving.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l14tCmsJk5M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l14tCmsJk5M]</ref>
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*The knife hits any surface at a certain angle, causing it to ricochet (as with the [[Grenade Launcher]]) and flip several extra feet. In this instance, the knife is still deadly and can kill, provided it does not stop moving.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l14tCmsJk5M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l14tCmsJk5M]</ref>
   
 
The Throwing Knife is popular with stealth classes as it is silent, gives no warning (unlike [[grenades]]), and even if the player misses, there is a good chance the target will not notice (unless they see the knife go straight by or they hear it ricochet).
 
The Throwing Knife is popular with stealth classes as it is silent, gives no warning (unlike [[grenades]]), and even if the player misses, there is a good chance the target will not notice (unless they see the knife go straight by or they hear it ricochet).
   
However, it has a short effective range, as it rapidly descends towards the ground the farther it is thrown. Thus, at longer ranges it is necessary to aim above the target for it to be thrown accurately. The throwing knife is considered one of the hardest weapons to master because it requires practice to aim at targets and throw it, usually in a quick succession and during movement.
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However, it has a short effective range, as it rapidly descends towards the ground the farther it is thrown. Thus, at longer ranges it is necessary to aim above the target for it to be thrown accurately. The throwing knife is considered one of the hardest weapons to master because it requires practice to aim at targets and throw it, usually in a quick succession and during movement.
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{{clear}}
 
{{clear}}
   
<gallery widths="120">
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<gallery>
 
Throwing the Throwing Knife.jpg|Throwing the knife.
 
Throwing the Throwing Knife.jpg|Throwing the knife.
 
Throwing Knife reticle MW2.png|Crosshair.
 
Throwing Knife reticle MW2.png|Crosshair.
 
Throwing Knife Before Being Thrown.jpg|Throwing Knife, before being thrown.
 
Throwing Knife Before Being Thrown.jpg|Throwing Knife, before being thrown.
Throwing_Knife.png|Throwing Knife, after being thrown.
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Throwing Knife.png|Throwing Knife, after being thrown.
 
Knife Pick Up Icon MW2.png|Throwing Knife's Pick Up icon in "[[Endgame]]".
 
Knife Pick Up Icon MW2.png|Throwing Knife's Pick Up icon in "[[Endgame]]".
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Call of Duty: Black Ops==
 
==Call of Duty: Black Ops==
 
The Throwing Knife briefly appears in ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops]]''. During the mission "[[WMD (mission)|WMD]]", before approaching the main control room, [[Grigori Weaver]] opens a door and is immediately faced with an enemy. Weaver proceeds to throw a throwing knife at the soldier, piercing his neck, instantly killing him. Weaver then retrieves his knife. It is the Throwing Knife's only appearance in the entire game, as it is essentially replaced by the [[Tomahawk]] in multiplayer.
   
 
{{Clear}}
The Throwing Knife briefly appears in ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops]]''. During the mission "[[WMD]]", before approaching the main control room, [[Grigori Weaver]] opens a door and is immediately faced with an enemy. Weaver proceeds to throw a throwing knife at the soldier, piercing his neck, instantly killing him. Weaver then retrieves his knife. It is the Throwing Knife's only appearance in the entire game, as it is essentially replaced by the [[Tomahawk]] in multiplayer.
 
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===Gallery===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
WMD.jpg|[[Grigori Weaver]] retrieves his Throwing Knife from the body of the dead soldier.
 
WMD.jpg|[[Grigori Weaver]] retrieves his Throwing Knife from the body of the dead soldier.
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Throwing Knife in-flight WMD BO.png
Throwing_Knife_in-flight_WMD_BO.png
 
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Throwing Knife WMD BO.png
Throwing_Knife_WMD_BO.png
 
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Soviet soldier being killed by a Throwing Knife WMD BO.png
Soviet_soldier_being_killed_by_a_Throwing_Knife_WMD_BO.png
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
{{Clear}}
 
   
 
==Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)==
 
==Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)==
 
{{infobox/weapon
 
{{infobox/weapon
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|name = Throwing Knife
|name = ''Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)''
 
 
|damage = Very High
 
|damage = Very High
 
|zombiecost = Unlocked by default
 
|zombiecost = Unlocked by default
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{{Infobox/weapon
 
{{Infobox/weapon
 
|image = [[File:Throwing Knife menu icon MW3.png|150px]]
 
|image = [[File:Throwing Knife menu icon MW3.png|150px]]
|name = ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3''
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|name = Throwing Knife
|level = Level 5|class = [[Equipment]]
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|level = Level 5
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|class = [[Equipment]]
 
|startammo = 1
 
|startammo = 1
 
|maxammo = 1
 
|maxammo = 1
|used = All Teams|fire = Thrown}}
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|used = All Teams
 
|fire = Thrown}}
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===Campaign===
 
===Campaign===
 
The Throwing Knife makes several minor appearances throughout the campaign. It appears in the mission, "[[Prologue]]," where it appears in a flashback of Soap killing Shepherd with one, and in the mission, "[[Down the Rabbit Hole]]," where [[Sandman (character)|Sandman]] can be seen using one to kill an [[Inner Circle]] soldier while Price drags Yuri to the helicopter.
 
The Throwing Knife makes several minor appearances throughout the campaign. It appears in the mission, "[[Prologue]]," where it appears in a flashback of Soap killing Shepherd with one, and in the mission, "[[Down the Rabbit Hole]]," where [[Sandman (character)|Sandman]] can be seen using one to kill an [[Inner Circle]] soldier while Price drags Yuri to the helicopter.
   
 
===Multiplayer===
 
===Multiplayer===
The Throwing Knife returns in ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]''. It is seen being used in the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuOCCeXlszw Multiplayer World Premiere Trailer].
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The Throwing Knife returns in ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]''. It is seen being used in the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuOCCeXlszw Multiplayer World Premiere Trailer].
 
It is unlocked at level 5 and is almost unchanged from ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2''. Also, unlike all other equipment, [[Scavenger (perk)|Scavenger]] can replenish knives. [[Quickdraw]] is extremely recommended, as the Pro version will allow tactical and lethal equipment to be deployed faster. The Throwing Knife is ideal for stealth, as it gives no warning and deals instant death. It is also somewhat effective for killing [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernauts]] if one has Scavenger, as four hits with the throwing knife will kill one. Throwing knives will stick into a [[Riot Shield]] after being thrown at.
 
It is unlocked at level 5 and is almost unchanged from ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2''. Also, unlike all other equipment, [[Scavenger (perk)|Scavenger]] can replenish knives. [[Quickdraw]] is extremely recommended, as the Pro version will allow tactical and lethal equipment to be deployed faster. The Throwing Knife is ideal for stealth, as it gives no warning and deals instant death. It is also somewhat effective for killing [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernauts]] if one has Scavenger, as four hits with the throwing knife will kill one. Throwing knives will stick into a [[Riot Shield]] after being thrown at.
   
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Throwing_Knife_MW3.png|The knife about to be thrown.
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Throwing Knife MW3.png|The knife about to be thrown.
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Throwing Knife texture MW3.png
Throwing_Knife_texture_MW3.png
 
 
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==Call of Duty: Black Ops II==
 
==Call of Duty: Black Ops II==
The Throwing Knife makes a brief appearance in the mission "[[Suffer with Me]]" where Woods uses one to take down a guard about to shoot a [[M8 Flare Pistol|flare gun]]. Killing the guard with the Throwing Knife is essential for a challenge in the level.
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The Throwing Knife makes a brief appearance in the mission "[[Suffer With Me]]" where Woods uses one to take down a guard about to shoot a [[M8 Flare Pistol|flare gun]]. Killing the guard with the Throwing Knife is essential for a challenge in the level.
   
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Throwing_Knife_BOII.png|Holding the throwing knife as Mason takes out a guard.
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Throwing Knife BOII.png|Holding the throwing knife as Mason takes out a guard.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Call of Duty Online==
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{{infobox/weapon
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|name = Throwing Knife
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|image = [[File:Throwing Knife icon CoDO.png|250px]]
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|class = [[Lethal Grenade|Lethal]]
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|fire = Thrown}}
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The Throwing Knife returns in ''[[Call of Duty Online]]''.
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{{Clr}}
   
 
==Call of Duty: Ghosts==
 
==Call of Duty: Ghosts==
 
{{infobox/weapon
 
{{infobox/weapon
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|name = Throwing Knife
|image = [[File:Throwing Knife Menu Description CoDG.png]]|class = [[Lethal Grenade|Lethal]]|startammo = 1|maxammo = 2 (with [[Extra Lethal]]; also in [[Hunted (Gamemode)|Hunted]] and [[Safeguard (Gamemode)|Safeguard]])
 
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|image = [[File:Throwing Knife Menu Icon CoDG.png]]
|squadpoint = 6|fire = Thrown
 
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|class = [[Lethal Grenade|Lethal]]
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|startammo = 1
 
|maxammo = 2 (with [[Extra Lethal]]; also in [[Hunted (Gamemode)|Hunted]] and [[Safeguard (game mode)|Safeguard]])
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|squadpoint = 6
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|fire = Thrown
 
|used = All Teams
 
|used = All Teams
 
|tier = 18}}
 
|tier = 18}}
The Throwing Knife returns in ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]''. It is used by [[Maniac]] [[Pointstreak]], as well as on the default loadout of the "infected" in [[Infected]]. It acts very similary to its predecessors. 
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The Throwing Knife returns in ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]''. It is used by the [[Maniac]] [[Pointstreak]], as well as on the default loadout of the "Infected" in [[Infected]] and is required to win [[Gun Game]]. It acts very similarly to its predecessors. 
   
 
===Campaign===
 
===Campaign===
 
The Throwing Knife is used very briefly in campaign in the level "[[Federation Day]]". However, instead of using a usual knife, the player uses the [[Push Dagger]].
 
The Throwing Knife is used very briefly in campaign in the level "[[Federation Day]]". However, instead of using a usual knife, the player uses the [[Push Dagger]].
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===Multiplayer===
 
===Multiplayer===
It can be bought in multiplayer for 6 [[Squad Points]]. It is helpful when being stealthy as the player can kill enemies without making much noise. The Throwing Knife is also found in the last tier of [[Gun Game]] with the [[Combat Knife]]. Getting a kill with the Throwing Knife wins the game. It is also used in [[Infected]], by infected players. 
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It can be bought in multiplayer for six [[Squad Points]]. It is helpful when being stealthy as the player can kill enemies without making much noise. The Throwing Knife is also found in the last tier of [[Gun Game]] with the [[Combat Knife]]. Getting a kill with the Throwing Knife wins the game. It is also used in [[Infected]] by infected players, and in the Maniac pointstreak.
   
 
===Safeguard===
 
===Safeguard===
It can be obtained in [[Safeguard]] from Supply Drop crates. It replaces the [[I.E.D. (equipment)|I.E.D.s]] if taken. It is recommended to stick with the [[I.E.D. (equipment)|I.E.D.s]] instead as they can kill multiple enemies while the Throwing Knives can only kill one enemy at a time.
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It can be obtained in [[Safeguard (Ghosts)|Safeguard]] from Supply Drop crates. It replaces the [[I.E.D. (equipment)|I.E.D.s]] if taken. It is recommended to stick with the I.E.D.s instead as they can kill multiple enemies while the Throwing Knives can only kill one enemy at a time.
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===Gallery===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Throwing Knife Animation CoDG.png|Throwing the knife
 
Throwing Knife Animation CoDG.png|Throwing the knife
 
Throwing Knife Animation 2 CoDG.png|Preparing to throw the knife.
 
Throwing Knife Animation 2 CoDG.png|Preparing to throw the knife.
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Federation Day Throwing knife 1 CoDG.png|The Push Dagger being prepared in "Federation Day".
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Federation Day Throwing knife 2 CoDG.png|The Push Dagger being thrown at an enemy.
 
</gallery>
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== Call of Duty: Black Ops III ==
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=== Campaign ===
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[[Jacob Hendricks]] uses a Throwing Knife to kill a [[54 Immortals|54i]] soldier in the mission [[Vengeance (level)|Vengeance]].
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=== Zombies ===
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[[Nero Blackstone]] uses a Throwing Knife to kill his wife when preforming "a magic trick" during the intro of [[Shadows of Evil]].
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Nero Throwing Knife 1 BO3.png
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Nero Throwing Knife 2 BO3.png
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</gallery>
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==Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare==
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The Throwing Knife is only available in Infected and All or Nothing in ''[[Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare]]''. In Infected, the infected are only allowed to use it. It is replaced by the [[Bio Spike]] for use in other multiplayer modes and [[Zombies (Infinite Warfare)|Zombies]], where the only difference between them is that when the Bio Spike hits a enemy body it provides a mini-explosion that can kill other enemies around them, and the player who threw it if close enough.
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==Call of Duty: WWII==
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{{explosivebox
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|name=Throwing Knife
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|image=[[File:Throwing Knife menu icon WWII.png|256px]]
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|startammo = 1 (MP)}}
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{{Quote|Throw it and pick it back up.|Description}}
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The Throwing Knife returns in ''[[Call of Duty: WWII]]''.
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===Multiplayer===
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{{Quote|Lethal Thrown Blade Weapon<br>40 Meter Throw Range<br>Walk over thrown knives to pickup for reuse.|Additional info}}
 
{{Clr}}
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==Video==
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<gallery>
 
Call of duty Modern Warfare 2 Throwing Knife Tips Tutorial Range and Types By Xplict91|Knife throwing demonstration at effective range
 
Myth Madness 18 of 21|Destroying a Harrier with a throwing knife
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
== Trivia ==
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==Trivia==
 
===General===
 
===General===
*The knife has the [[Infinity Ward]] logo embedded on the side.
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*The knife has the [[Infinity Ward]] logo embedded on the side in games made by them (''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'', ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3'', ''Call of Duty: Ghosts'').
 
*Since corpses disappear faster than the knife, a knife may fall off of a corpse and still kill anyone it hits on the way down.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egW7yIB5jxY</ref>
 
*Since corpses disappear faster than the knife, a knife may fall off of a corpse and still kill anyone it hits on the way down.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egW7yIB5jxY</ref>
*It can be used to set off [[Claymores]] and [[C4]].
 
 
*On the throwing knife, there are the words "Ryan Lastimosa", an [[Infinity Ward]] employee.
 
*On the throwing knife, there are the words "Ryan Lastimosa", an [[Infinity Ward]] employee.
 
*At extreme angles, it is possible for the Throwing Knife to ricochet and cover greater distances.
 
*At extreme angles, it is possible for the Throwing Knife to ricochet and cover greater distances.
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**It is possible for a Throwing Knife to ricochet on the dead body (because dead bodies count as a solid objects until they fall to the ground) and score a kill.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1bKk0DfbCk</ref>
*It uses the same model as the [[Tactical Knife]].
 
*It is possible for Throwing Knife to ricochet on the dead body (because dead bodies count as a solid objects until they fall to the ground) and score a kill, as seen multiple times [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1bKk0DfbCk here].
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*It is possible for a Throwing Knife to penetrate the Riot Shield and hit the arm of the player that uses the Riot Shield, killing the player.
*It is possible for Throwing Knife to penetrate the Riot Shield and hit the arm of the player that uses the Riot Shield, killing the player (unless they're a [[Juggernaut Recon]]).
 
*The knife sometimes glitches straight to a target when within a close distance.
 
   
 
===Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2===
 
===Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2===
 
*Near some boxes in [[Skidrow]] is an irretrievable knife that's stuck in a table.
 
*Near some boxes in [[Skidrow]] is an irretrievable knife that's stuck in a table.
*In multiplayer, throwing a knife at your ally will not kill them but it will be there for a long time.
 
 
*The metal detectors in [[Terminal]] light up when knives are thrown through them.
 
*The metal detectors in [[Terminal]] light up when knives are thrown through them.
 
*A knife that is stuck through glass will be suspended in the air if said glass is shot (same with [[C4]]).
 
*A knife that is stuck through glass will be suspended in the air if said glass is shot (same with [[C4]]).
*Originally, soldiers in every faction in multiplayer were to yell "Throwing a knife!" in their language when one was thrown. This idea was likely scrapped due to the Portuguese word for knife (''faca'', which [[Brazilian Militia|Militia]] would use) being too close to the English word ''fucker''.
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*Originally, soldiers in every faction in multiplayer were to yell "Throwing a knife!" in their language when one was thrown.{{Fact}}
 
*The symbol for the throwing knife in Create-a-Class is different from the actual knife thrown.
 
*The symbol for the throwing knife in Create-a-Class is different from the actual knife thrown.
*In campaign, the player will always hit Shepherd in the right eye regardless of where it was really aimed.
 
 
===Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3===
 
*In the campaign mission, "[[Down the Rabbit Hole]]", [[Sandman (character)|Sandman]] can be seen throwing his knife at an enemy during the sequence where [[John Price]] drags the injured player, [[Yuri (Modern Warfare 3)|Yuri]], into the chopper.
 
 
===Call of Duty: Ghosts===
 
*The throwing knife is a one hit kill to an enemy with a ballistic vest, this pertains to snipers in a Helo Scout.
 
*In the mission [[Federation Day]], [[Logan Walker]] uses a weapon called a [[Push Dagger]] to stab a [[Federation]] guard, and uses it like a Throwing Knife to kill another. [[Keegan]] also uses it to stab another guard. Despite where the player throws it, the Dagger hits the guard in the neck.
 
==Video==
 
{{clear}}
 
<gallery>
 
Video:Call of duty Modern Warfare 2 Throwing Knife Tips Tutorial Range and Types By Xplict91|Knife throwing demonstration at effective range.
 
Video:Myth_Madness_18_of_21|Destroying a Harrier with a throwing knife.
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
{{CoD6 Weapons}}{{MW2G Weapons}}{{CoD7 Weapons}}{{CoD7DS Weapons}}{{COD8Weapons}}{{CoD10 Weapons}}
 
 
{{Clear}}
 
 
== References ==
 
   
 
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
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{{CoD6 Weapons}}
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{{MW2G Weapons}}
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{{CoD7 Weapons}}
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{{CoD8 Weapons}}
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{{CoD12 Weapons}}
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{{ZombiesWeapons}}
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{{CoD13 Weapons}}
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{{CoD16 Weapons}}
 
[[Category:Call of Duty Online Lethal Equipment]]
 
[[Category:Call of Duty Online Lethal Equipment]]
 
[[Category:Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Lethal Equipment]]
 
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[[Category:Modern Warfare 2: Ghost Lethal Equipment]]
 
[[Category:Modern Warfare 2: Ghost Lethal Equipment]]
 
[[Category:Call of Duty: Ghosts Lethal Equipment]]
 
[[Category:Call of Duty: Ghosts Lethal Equipment]]
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[[Category:Call of Duty: Black Ops II Lethal Equipment]]
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[[Category:The Vet & The n00b Equipment]]
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[[Category:Call of Duty: Black Ops III Lethal Equipment]]
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[[Category:Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Lethal Equipment]]
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[[Category:Call of Duty: WWII Lethal Equipment]]

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The subject of this article appeared in Modern Warfare 2: Ghost. The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops. The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS). The subject of this article appeared in Zombies mode The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for the Nintendo DS. The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty Online The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Ghosts The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: WWII The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: WWII Nazi Zombies The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
For similar weapons, see Tomahawk, Combat Axe, Push Dagger, Hypno Knife and Bio Spike.
"The pinnacle of stealth and precision, the Throwing Knife kills instantly on contact."
— Call of Duty ELITE description


The Throwing Knife is an Equipment item in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Call of Duty Online, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: WWII and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, as well as the Infected and All or Nothing modes of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The Throwing Knife also makes a brief appearance in Call of Duty: Black OpsCall of Duty: Black Ops IIand Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

Modern Warfare 2: Ghost

Simon Riley uses the Throwing Knife to injure Manuel Roba in his home in Mexico.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Campaign

The Throwing Knife is seen only once in the campaign, at the end of "Endgame", where John "Soap" MacTavish uses it to kill General Shepherd. However, it uses a different model from the multiplayer version; it rather looks like the Combat Knife.

Multiplayer

In multiplayer, the Throwing Knife is unlocked as Equipment at level 7. It deals the same damage as the regular Knife; it is always a one-hit-kill unless in a private match with health set to double. It also bypasses Last Stand or Final Stand and immediately kills the player, just like the Knife.

Players will receive only one knife; however, any thrown knife can be retrieved, regardless of who threw it, assuming the player has selected the Throwing Knife as equipment. It can also be replenished with Scavenger.

After throwing the knife, a number of events can happen:

  • The knife hits an enemy player, scoring a kill and leaving the knife in the body.
  • The knife hits a friendly player, dealing no damage but leaving the knife embedded in the body, unless on Hardcore game modes, where the damage will be dealt back to the thrower or cause a Team Kill.
  • The knife hits the ground at a certain angle, causing it to clatter to a stop, where it can be retrieved.
  • The knife becomes embedded in a surface (walls, etc.) from where it can be retrieved.
  • The knife hits any surface at a certain angle, causing it to ricochet (as with the Grenade Launcher) and flip several extra feet. In this instance, the knife is still deadly and can kill, provided it does not stop moving.[1]

The Throwing Knife is popular with stealth classes as it is silent, gives no warning (unlike grenades), and even if the player misses, there is a good chance the target will not notice (unless they see the knife go straight by or they hear it ricochet).

However, it has a short effective range, as it rapidly descends towards the ground the farther it is thrown. Thus, at longer ranges it is necessary to aim above the target for it to be thrown accurately. The throwing knife is considered one of the hardest weapons to master because it requires practice to aim at targets and throw it, usually in a quick succession and during movement.

Call of Duty: Black Ops

The Throwing Knife briefly appears in Call of Duty: Black Ops. During the mission "WMD", before approaching the main control room, Grigori Weaver opens a door and is immediately faced with an enemy. Weaver proceeds to throw a throwing knife at the soldier, piercing his neck, instantly killing him. Weaver then retrieves his knife. It is the Throwing Knife's only appearance in the entire game, as it is essentially replaced by the Tomahawk in multiplayer.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)

Throwing Knives appear in Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS), first spotted in the launch trailer. Unlike the consoles, this DS throwing knife is used by converting the player's own knife in a ranged weapon, via the ADS button. It also has unlimited ammo, so recovering lost knives and losing a melee weapon isn't an issue. The throwing knife is always a one hit kill, except on zombie mode, where it is a three hit kill.

The throwing knife is available in the campaign and multiplayer for the player's use, available from the start as part of the knife. Like in the consoles, the DS throwing knife can also ricochet and bounce off/on objects or surfaces and still get kills. However, the only items the knife can get stuck in are enemies and other targets, as it ricochets off of everything else.

In Zombies, it is unlocked from default and kills a zombie in three hits in the body or one headshot at any range, making a good and effective weapon for accumulating points on early rounds. Interestingly, it gives 410 points per headshot on the first round, but adds 50 points each round it passes, giving 460 and 510 points on the second and third round respectively, and so on.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Campaign

The Throwing Knife makes several minor appearances throughout the campaign. It appears in the mission, "Prologue," where it appears in a flashback of Soap killing Shepherd with one, and in the mission, "Down the Rabbit Hole," where Sandman can be seen using one to kill an Inner Circle soldier while Price drags Yuri to the helicopter.

Multiplayer

The Throwing Knife returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It is seen being used in the Multiplayer World Premiere Trailer. It is unlocked at level 5 and is almost unchanged from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Also, unlike all other equipment, Scavenger can replenish knives. Quickdraw is extremely recommended, as the Pro version will allow tactical and lethal equipment to be deployed faster. The Throwing Knife is ideal for stealth, as it gives no warning and deals instant death. It is also somewhat effective for killing Juggernauts if one has Scavenger, as four hits with the throwing knife will kill one. Throwing knives will stick into a Riot Shield after being thrown at.

The Throwing Knife is also the default Tactical for Infected players in Infected. The Infected players have Quickdraw Pro as a default perk to allow for easy kills. Later in the games, especially when there is a lot of Infected players it is quite difficult for the Survivors to be watching out for them and avoid the knives as the same time.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Defiance

The Throwing Knife appears once again in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Defiance, with a completely new aspect. However, apart from graphical changes, it behaves almost identically to the Call of Duty: Black Ops (DS) variant

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

The Throwing Knife makes a brief appearance in the mission "Suffer With Me" where Woods uses one to take down a guard about to shoot a flare gun. Killing the guard with the Throwing Knife is essential for a challenge in the level.

Call of Duty Online

The Throwing Knife returns in Call of Duty Online.

Call of Duty: Ghosts

The Throwing Knife returns in Call of Duty: Ghosts. It is used by the Maniac Pointstreak, as well as on the default loadout of the "Infected" in Infected and is required to win Gun Game. It acts very similarly to its predecessors. 

Campaign

The Throwing Knife is used very briefly in campaign in the level "Federation Day". However, instead of using a usual knife, the player uses the Push Dagger.

Multiplayer

It can be bought in multiplayer for six Squad Points. It is helpful when being stealthy as the player can kill enemies without making much noise. The Throwing Knife is also found in the last tier of Gun Game with the Combat Knife. Getting a kill with the Throwing Knife wins the game. It is also used in Infected by infected players, and in the Maniac pointstreak.

Safeguard

It can be obtained in Safeguard from Supply Drop crates. It replaces the I.E.D.s if taken. It is recommended to stick with the I.E.D.s instead as they can kill multiple enemies while the Throwing Knives can only kill one enemy at a time.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Campaign

Jacob Hendricks uses a Throwing Knife to kill a 54i soldier in the mission Vengeance.

Zombies

Nero Blackstone uses a Throwing Knife to kill his wife when preforming "a magic trick" during the intro of Shadows of Evil.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

The Throwing Knife is only available in Infected and All or Nothing in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. In Infected, the infected are only allowed to use it. It is replaced by the Bio Spike for use in other multiplayer modes and Zombies, where the only difference between them is that when the Bio Spike hits a enemy body it provides a mini-explosion that can kill other enemies around them, and the player who threw it if close enough.

Call of Duty: WWII

"Throw it and pick it back up."
— Description


The Throwing Knife returns in Call of Duty: WWII.

Multiplayer

"Lethal Thrown Blade Weapon
40 Meter Throw Range
Walk over thrown knives to pickup for reuse.
"
— Additional info

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Trivia

General

  • The knife has the Infinity Ward logo embedded on the side in games made by them (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Call of Duty: Ghosts).
  • Since corpses disappear faster than the knife, a knife may fall off of a corpse and still kill anyone it hits on the way down.[2]
  • On the throwing knife, there are the words "Ryan Lastimosa", an Infinity Ward employee.
  • At extreme angles, it is possible for the Throwing Knife to ricochet and cover greater distances.
    • It is possible for a Throwing Knife to ricochet on the dead body (because dead bodies count as a solid objects until they fall to the ground) and score a kill.[3]
  • It is possible for a Throwing Knife to penetrate the Riot Shield and hit the arm of the player that uses the Riot Shield, killing the player.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

  • Near some boxes in Skidrow is an irretrievable knife that's stuck in a table.
  • The metal detectors in Terminal light up when knives are thrown through them.
  • A knife that is stuck through glass will be suspended in the air if said glass is shot (same with C4).
  • Originally, soldiers in every faction in multiplayer were to yell "Throwing a knife!" in their language when one was thrown.[source needed]
  • The symbol for the throwing knife in Create-a-Class is different from the actual knife thrown.

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