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A '''knife''' is a kind of [[weapon]]. [[Samurai]] will know it as a '''shito'''. It can be used in [[melee]] or [[throw]]n.  
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A '''knife''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]], and can double as a [[projectile]] weapon.
  
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Knives can be thrown [[multishot]].  The knife class is the only [[ranged weapon]] class that gives [[Healer]]s a multishot bonus at Skilled level{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|117|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} (Healers do not get any multishot for [[dart]]s until they reach Expert).
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For [[Samurai]], the knife appears as a '''shito'''.
  
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Knives are generally some of the lowest damage [[wield|wielded]] weapons in nethack. The sole exception is the [[crysknife]], one of the more coveted weapons in the game. Other than that, the next best knife is the rare [[scalpel]], although its damage is only on par with an [[orcish dagger]]. [[Healers]] begin with a scalpel as their wielded weapon.
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==Generation==
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Knives make up about 2% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as [[death drop]]s, or in [[shop]]s).
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Many randomly-created monsters [[Monster starting inventory|can generate with]] knives:
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* [[Mordor orc]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of being generated with a knife;{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|407|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[orc-captain]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with Mordor orc equipment with the same odds of a knife, resulting in an effective {{frac|6}} chance.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|400|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=switch for orc-captains}}
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* A [[skeleton]] has an effective {{frac|6}} chance of generating with a knife as its weapon.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|476|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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* [[Yendorian army]] [[soldier]]s and [[watchmen]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of generating with a knife as a secondary weapon if their primary weapon is a [[polearm]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|195|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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* [[Barrow wight]]s and [[Nazgul]] are always generated with a knife.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|473|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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* [[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|58}} chance (~1.7%) of generating with a knife as their initial weapon before role-based replacements.
  
 
==Knife skill==
 
==Knife skill==
 
{{knife skill table}}
 
{{knife skill table}}
  
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The following weapons use the knife skill:
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The following weapons use the '''knife [[skill]]''':
  
 
* knife
 
* knife
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* [[worm tooth]]
 
* [[worm tooth]]
 
* [[crysknife]]
 
* [[crysknife]]
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The knife is the only [[ranged weapon]] class that gives [[Healer]]s a [[multishot]] bonus at Skilled level.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|117|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
  
 
There are no [[artifact weapon|artifact]] knives.
 
There are no [[artifact weapon|artifact]] knives.
  
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==Generation==
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==Strategy==
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Knives make up about 2% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as [[death drop]]s, or in [[shop]]s).
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The knife is an unimpressive melee weapon, but may be worth collecting to use as projectiles for certain roles, particularly Healers. Unfortunately, they are somewhat sparse compared to [[dagger]]s.
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As a weapon class, knives are generally some of the lowest-damage melee weapons in ''NetHack'' with the sole exception of the [[crysknife]], which roughly comparable to a [[long sword]] in terms of damage - the next best knife is the rare [[scalpel]], whose damage is on par with an [[orcish dagger]].
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==History==
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The knife first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
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In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, knives could not be multishot.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|110|version=NetHack 3.4.3}} Starting in [[NetHack 3.6.0]], any [[stackable]] weapon can be thrown with multishot if you are Skilled or higher in the appropriate weapon skill.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|113|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
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==Variants==
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In variants that incorporate the [[Pirate]] role, all Pirates start the game with two +1 knives.
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===NetHack: The Next Generation===
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In [[NetHack: The Next Generation]], the [[tooth of an algolian suntiger]] is a new weapon that uses the knife skill.
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===SLASH'EM===
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In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] a knife can produce a stiletto and vice versa.
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===dNetHack===
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In [[dNetHack]], knives deals 1d5 versus small monsters and 1d3 versus large monsters. dNetHack also adds the [[spoon]], a [[weapon-tool]] that uses the knife skill. [[Snickersnee]]'s [[base item]] changed from a [[katana]] to a knife.
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[[Binder]]s that are not [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarves]], [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] or [[Elf (starting race)|elves]] start the game with a rusty knife.
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[[Stave]]s are a type of [[ward]] that can be carved into a wooden weapon with any type of weapon that uses the knife skill - all dwarven characters begin the game with a knife to carve staves with, as well as a wooden club to carve into.
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[[Peasant]]s may be generated with a knife.
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===xNetHack===
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In [[xNetHack]], the kitchen is a type of [[themed room]] that contains knives and other cooking necessities. The slaughterhouse is a [[Gehennom]]-exclusive special maze room that also contains several knives.
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===SpliceHack===
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In [[SpliceHack]], [[Carnwennan]] is a lawful artifact knife that has +d3 to-hit and deals +d8 damage versus all monsters. It confers [[searching]] and [[stealth]]<!--carried or wielded?--> and can be [[invoke]]d to toggle [[invisibility]].
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A knife can be combined with an [[iron chain]] at a [[furnace]] to create a [[spiked chain]].
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===EvilHack===
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[[EvilHack]] merges the knife skill into the dagger skill.
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[[Secespita]] is a chaotic artifact [[copper]] knife that acts as the first [[sacrifice gift]] artifact for [[Infidel]]s.
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[[Cultist]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a knife.
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A knife can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining 2 [[arrow]]s and 2 [[dart]]s. Knives can be used to forge several items:
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* A knife can be combined with 2 arrows to create a dagger.
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* A knife can be combined with 2 [[elven arrow]]s to create an [[elven dagger]].
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* A knife can be combined with 2 [[orcish arrow]]s to create an [[orcish dagger]].
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* A knife can be combined with 2 [[crossbow bolt]]s to create a stiletto.
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* A knife can be combined with a stiletto to create a scalpel.
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* A knife can be combined with a [[short sword]] to create a [[scimitar]].
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* A knife can be combined with an [[orcish short sword]] to create an [[orcish scimitar]].
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* A knife can be combined with a [[spear]] to create a [[spetum]].
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* A knife can be combined with a [[war hammer]] to create a [[dented pot]].
  
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[[Mordor orc]]s, [[orc-captain]]s,{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|359|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and [[skeleton]]s{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|431|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} may be created with a single knife.
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===SlashTHEM===
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In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the [[Diver]] starts the game with a +2 rustproof knife. Player [[Vampire (starting race in SLASH'EM)|vampires]] can always reach a minimum of Basic in knife skill.
  
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[[Soldier]]s in the [[Yendorian army]] have a 50% chance of getting a knife as a secondary weapon if their primary weapon is a [[polearm]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|197|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
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Two artifact knives exist in SlashTHEM, and some other artifacts also use the knife skill:
  
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[[Barrow wight]]s and [[Nazgul]] get a knife and a [[long sword]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|423|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
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* [[Shadowblade]] is a chaotic artifact knife that acts as the guaranteed first sacrifice gift for [[Convict]]s.
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* The [[Deluxe Yendorian Knife]] is a neutral artifact knife that acts as the [[Chef]] [[quest artifact]]. It has +6 to-hit and deals +20 damage versus all monsters, confers [[telepathy]] and [[acid resistance]] while carried, and grants [[fire resistance]] while wielded.
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* [[Spineseeker]] is an artifact stiletto.
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* [[Wormbiter]] is an artifact crysknife.
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* [[Oathkeeper]] is an artifact stiletto.
  
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==History==
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===Hack'EM===
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In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, knives were not included in the list of weapons that could be [[multishot]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|110|version=NetHack 3.4.3}}  As of [[NetHack 3.6.0]], any [[stackable]] weapon can be thrown multishot, if you are Skilled or higher in the appropriate weapon [[skill]].{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|113|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}
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In [[Hack'EM]], Carnwennan is imported from SpliceHack, and Secespita is imported from EvilHack.
  
 
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Revision as of 07:24, 31 March 2024

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 • 中文（中国大陆）‎
) Knife.png
Name Knife
Appearance Knife
Damage vs. small 1d3
Damage vs. large 1d2
To-hit bonus +0
Weapon skill knife
Size one-handed
Base price 4 zm
(+10/positive
enchant)
Weight 5
Material iron

A knife is a type of weapon that appears in NetHack. It is made of iron, and can double as a projectile weapon.

For Samurai, the knife appears as a shito.

Generation

Knives make up about 2% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as death drops, or in shops).

Many randomly-created monsters can generate with knives:

  • Mordor orcs have a 1⁄3 chance of being generated with a knife;[1] orc-captains have a 1⁄2 chance of generating with Mordor orc equipment with the same odds of a knife, resulting in an effective 1⁄6 chance.[2]
  • A skeleton has an effective 1⁄6 chance of generating with a knife as its weapon.[3]
  • Yendorian army soldiers and watchmen have a 1⁄2 chance of generating with a knife as a secondary weapon if their primary weapon is a polearm.[4]
  • Barrow wights and Nazgul are always generated with a knife.[5]
  • Player monsters, including those on the Astral Plane, have a 1⁄58 chance (~1.7%) of generating with a knife as their initial weapon before role-based replacements.

Knife skill

Knife
Max Role
Basic
Skilled
Expert

The following weapons use the knife skill:

The knife is the only ranged weapon class that gives Healers a multishot bonus at Skilled level.[6]

There are no artifact knives.

Strategy

The knife is an unimpressive melee weapon, but may be worth collecting to use as projectiles for certain roles, particularly Healers. Unfortunately, they are somewhat sparse compared to daggers.

As a weapon class, knives are generally some of the lowest-damage melee weapons in NetHack with the sole exception of the crysknife, which roughly comparable to a long sword in terms of damage - the next best knife is the rare scalpel, whose damage is on par with an orcish dagger.

History

The knife first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.

In NetHack 3.4.3 and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, knives could not be multishot.[7] Starting in NetHack 3.6.0, any stackable weapon can be thrown with multishot if you are Skilled or higher in the appropriate weapon skill.[8]

Variants

In variants that incorporate the Pirate role, all Pirates start the game with two +1 knives.

NetHack: The Next Generation

In NetHack: The Next Generation, the tooth of an algolian suntiger is a new weapon that uses the knife skill.

SLASH'EM

In SLASH'EM, upgrading a knife can produce a stiletto and vice versa.

dNetHack

In dNetHack, knives deals 1d5 versus small monsters and 1d3 versus large monsters. dNetHack also adds the spoon, a weapon-tool that uses the knife skill. Snickersnee's base item changed from a katana to a knife.

Binders that are not dwarves, drow or elves start the game with a rusty knife.

Staves are a type of ward that can be carved into a wooden weapon with any type of weapon that uses the knife skill - all dwarven characters begin the game with a knife to carve staves with, as well as a wooden club to carve into.

Peasants may be generated with a knife.

xNetHack

In xNetHack, the kitchen is a type of themed room that contains knives and other cooking necessities. The slaughterhouse is a Gehennom-exclusive special maze room that also contains several knives.

SpliceHack

In SpliceHack, Carnwennan is a lawful artifact knife that has +d3 to-hit and deals +d8 damage versus all monsters. It confers searching and stealth and can be invoked to toggle invisibility.

A knife can be combined with an iron chain at a furnace to create a spiked chain.

EvilHack

EvilHack merges the knife skill into the dagger skill.

Secespita is a chaotic artifact copper knife that acts as the first sacrifice gift artifact for Infidels.

Cultists have a 1⁄3 chance of generating with a knife.

A knife can be created at a forge by combining 2 arrows and 2 darts. Knives can be used to forge several items:

SlashTHEM

In SlashTHEM, in addition to SLASH'EM details, the Diver starts the game with a +2 rustproof knife. Player vampires can always reach a minimum of Basic in knife skill.

Two artifact knives exist in SlashTHEM, and some other artifacts also use the knife skill:

Hack'EM

In Hack'EM, Carnwennan is imported from SpliceHack, and Secespita is imported from EvilHack.

Encyclopedia entries

Knife

Possibly perceiving an expression of dubiosity on their
faces, the globetrotter went on adhering to his adventures.

-- And I seen a man killed in Trieste by an Italian chap.
Knife in his back. Knife like that.

Whilst speaking he produced a dangerous looking clasp knife,
quite in keeping with his character, and held it in the
striking position.

-- In a knockingshop it was count of a tryon between two
smugglers. Fellow hid behind a door, come up behind him.
Like that. Prepare to meet your God, says he. Chuck! It
went into his back up to the butt.

[ Ulysses, by James Joyce ]

Shito

A Japanese stabbing knife.

References

  1. ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 407
  2. ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 400: switch for orc-captains
  3. ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 476
  4. ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 195
  5. ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 473
  6. ↑ src/dothrow.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 117
  7. ↑ src/dothrow.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 110
  8. ↑ src/dothrow.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 113
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