Essential CS2 Knife Commands: Complete Guide for Beginners [2025]

Essential CS2 Knife Commands: Complete Guide for Beginners [2025]

By Marcus Chen

March 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Before entering any knife commands, enable the developer console:

  1. Open CS2 Game Settings
  2. Set "Enable Developer Console" to Yes
  3. Press ~ (tilde key) to open console

Basic Setup Commands:

sv_cheats true
mp_drop_knife_enable true

Drop your current weapon and knife using G key, then use this command format to spawn knives:

subclass_change [number]

Available Knife Codes:

  • 500: Bayonet
  • 503: Classic Knife
  • 505: Folding Knife
  • 506: Hook Knife
  • 507: Karambit
  • 508: M9 Bayonet
  • 509: Hunting Knife
  • 512: Falcion 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
  • 523: Claw
  • 524: Default Knife
  • 525: Skeleton Knife

Additional Useful Commands:

use weapon_knife    // Quickly switch to knife
give weapon_knife   // Get a knife (may not work in all game modes)

Important Notes:

  • Exit buying area before spawning knives
  • Aim crosshair at ground when using commands
  • Some commands may be restricted in certain game modes
  • Commands require developer console access

These commands allow you to preview and test different knives directly in-game before making any purchase decisions.

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