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Essential CS2 Knife Commands Guide for Beginners [2025]
Knife commands in CS2 let you test different knife models before purchasing. Here's how to use them effectively.
How to Enable Console Commands:
- Open game settings
- Enable "Developer Console"
- Press tilde (~) to open console
Required Setup Commands:
sv_cheats true mp_drop_knife_enable true
Steps to Test Knives:
- Enter a training map
- Drop your current weapons (G key)
- Move outside the buy zone
- Aim at the ground
- Use command: subclass_change [number]
Knife Command Numbers:
- 500: Bayonet
- 503: Classic Knife
- 505: Flip Knife
- 506: Gut Knife
- 507: Karambit
- 508: M9 Bayonet
- 509: Hunting Knife
- 512: Falchion 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: Standard Knife
- 525: Skeleton Knife
Additional Useful Commands:
- use weapon_knife: Quick switch to knife
- give weapon_knife: Obtain a knife (works in supported game modes)
Remember: These commands only work in training mode with cheats enabled and won't affect your actual inventory or competitive gameplay.
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