If you are looking for the newer version of this weapon, see Butterfly Knife.
Overview[]
The Knife is a weapon seen in Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. it has a special property that allows it to sometimes kill an enemy if the knife is thrown at them. Thrown knives that are fatal cannot be retrieved, as they will be stuck inside the corpse. A thrown knife can be retrieved as normal if it does not kill the person that it hits. It is a sharp knife with a steel blade and a brown hilt.
Hotline Miami[]
In Hotline Miami, the Knife is amongst some of the most common melee weapons, being used by Mobsters and often found on the ground. This is the fastest melee weapon in the game. By using the Dennis Mask, the player starts the level with a knife. The Knife is required for the Always On Top and Knife For Pros achievements.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number[]
In Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, despite the introduction of the Butterfly Knife, which appears more commonly than the Hotline Miami iteration of the weapon, the Hotline Miami version of the Knife still makes an appearance, where it is used by Beard as his melee weapon when switching away from his firearm. In the level editor, it is also possible to use the Knife if you choose the Dennis Mask while playing a level featuring Jacket in the Level Editor.
Summary[]
Pros:
- Very common in Hotline Miami
- Very fast swing rate
- Has a chance to kill enemies if thrown at them
- Quick execution animation
Cons:
- Short attack animation
- Cannot be retrieved if the thrown knife kills an enemy
- Small sprite
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Trivia[]
- The Knife is the only melee weapon that can kill by being thrown without using the Jake Mask.
- In Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, the Knife will turn into a Butterfly Knife if it is thrown or dropped.