Fallout 2 Walkthrough → Melee Weapons (Part 1)
A knife is a regular knife for cutting objects. It's the simplest and least effective weapon.
A combat knife is a military-style knife designed for combat with bladed weapons. A serrated blade is more likely to tear than cut, making wounds much more severe. Combat knives were made of carbon alloys, which increased their strength, durability, and reduced weight. They are typically about 15-25 cm long.
"Little Jesus" is Mordino Jr.'s personal knife. It's significantly superior to its combat knife counterpart. Furthermore, it's the best knife in Fallout 2.
A shiv is a homemade knife resembling an ice pick. They are made from simple materials and are often used as murder weapons—a shiv can be driven into the ear of an unsuspecting victim, causing almost instant death. This sounds good in theory, but it has never been implemented in practice.
Switchblade – the blade of this small knife is held in place by a spring. When a button is pressed, the blade immediately slides out of the handle with a distinctive click. These knives are primarily used by members of street gangs in large cities.
Wakizashi Blade - the only way to acquire one is to take it from a yakuza corpse. The Wakizashi closely resembles a small katana. Since these swords are extremely difficult to craft, it's likely no longer made, with only occasional finds being made. However, there are always exceptions. The Wakizashi Blade is approximately 60 cm long and slightly curved, increasing its cutting power.
A spear is a two-meter-long stick with a sharp piece of metal or stone tied to one end. It is a primitive and ineffective weapon.
A sharpened spear - good sharpening can improve the performance of even this example of savage military thought.
Weapon Damage Strength Distance Poke (attachment) Direct hit (attachment)
- Knife 1-(6+MD) 1 2 3 (4) 3 (4)
- Combat knife 3-(10+MD) 1 2 3 (4) 3 (4)
- Little Jesus 5-(14+MD) 1 2 3 (4) 3 (4)
- Sharpening 1-(4+MD) 1 1 3 (4) 3 (4)
- Switchblade 2-(5+MD) 1 1 4 (5) 4 (5)
- Wakizashi sword 4-(12+MD) 1 2 3 (4) 3 (4)
- Spear 3-(10+MD) 2 4 4 (5) -
- Sharpened spear 4-(12+MD) 2 4 4 (5) -
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Sources: wasteland.ag.ru.