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CS2 Knife Commands: Essential Guide for Testing All Knives [2025]
CS2's knife commands allow players to preview and test different knives directly in-game. Here's how to use them effectively:
Enable Console Access:
- Open CS2 game settings
- Set "Enable Developer Console" to Yes
- Press the ~ (tilde) key to open console

Video settings menu in console
Basic Setup Commands:
- Enter these commands in console:
- sv_cheats true
- mp_drop_knife_enable true
- Drop current weapons using G key
- Move outside buy zone
- Point crosshair at ground

CS2 player holding knife in-game
Knife Selection Command: Use "subclass_change [number]" with these codes:
- 500: Bayonet
- 503: Classic Knife
- 505: Folding Knife
- 506: Gut Knife
- 507: Karambit
- 508: M9 Bayonet
- 509: Hunter Knife
- 512: Fauchon Knife
- 514: Bowie Knife
- 515: Butterfly Knife
- 516: Shadow Daggers
- 517: Paracord Knife
- 518: Survival Knife
- 519: Ursus Knife
- 520: Navaja Knife
- 521: Nomad Knife
- 522: Stiletto Knife
- 523: Talon Knife
- 524: Default Knife
- 525: Skeleton Knife

Gold blade black-handled knife
Additional Useful Commands:
- "use weapon_knife": Quick switch to knife
- "give weapon_knife": Acquire new knife (mode-dependent)
Remember: These commands only work in training mode or with cheats enabled, and won't affect competitive gameplay.
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