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Complete Knives Encyclopedia

Knife Arena Knives Encyclopedia

Complete guide to all knives in Knife Arena with detailed stats, trajectories, and best use cases.

Understanding Knife Stats
Throw Speed

How fast the knife travels after being thrown. Higher speed means less prediction needed and faster follow-up shots.

Damage

Base damage per hit. Higher damage means fewer hits to kill. Most knives require 2-3 body shots or 1 headshot.

Range

Maximum effective distance. Higher range allows for safer long-range engagements and easier kills.

Trajectory Types
Straight Trajectory

Knives travel in a straight line with minimal drop. Easiest to aim and predict. Best for beginners and precision shots.

Examples: Phantom Blade, Velocity Dagger, Precision Edge, Combat Knife
Arc Trajectory

Knives follow a curved path. Requires more prediction and height compensation. Can be harder to use but allows for unique angles.

Examples: LAUNCH Knife, Steel Fang, Hunter's Edge, Chrome Edge

All Knives

Phantom Blade
S-Tier
Broken. Fast throw speed with high damage and straight trajectory. Does everything well.
Stats
Speed
95
Damage
85
Range
80
Trajectory
Straight
Best For
Everyone
Velocity Dagger
S-Tier
Fastest knife in the game. Minimal prediction needed. Lower damage but speed compensates.
Stats
Speed
100
Damage
70
Range
75
Trajectory
Straight
Best For
Aggressive players
Precision Edge
S-Tier
Sniper's choice. Highest damage and range. One-shot headshots. Requires strong prediction.
Stats
Speed
80
Damage
95
Range
90
Trajectory
Straight
Best For
Patient players
LAUNCH Knife
A-Tier
Best free knife. Balanced stats. Great for learning fundamentals. From LAUNCH code.
Stats
Speed
75
Damage
75
Range
75
Trajectory
Slight arc
Best For
New players
Combat Knife
A-Tier
Reliable workhorse. Good speed and damage with straight trajectory. No gimmicks.
Stats
Speed
85
Damage
80
Range
70
Trajectory
Straight
Best For
All-around play
Steel Fang
A-Tier
High damage with decent range. Two body shots to kill. Good for experienced players.
Stats
Speed
70
Damage
90
Range
80
Trajectory
Slight arc
Best For
Experienced players
Tactical Blade
A-Tier
Fast and long-range. Lower damage but consistent. Great for chip damage.
Stats
Speed
90
Damage
65
Range
85
Trajectory
Straight
Best For
Long-range harassment
Pixel Blade
NewA-Tier
New January 2026 knife. Balanced stats with straight trajectory. Solid A-tier pick.
Stats
Speed
80
Damage
80
Range
75
Trajectory
Straight
Best For
Style and substance
Hunter's Edge
B-Tier
Good range but moderate arc makes it harder to use than alternatives.
Stats
Speed
75
Damage
70
Range
85
Trajectory
Moderate arc
Best For
Range-focused players
Shadow Striker
B-Tier
Decent all-around stats but arc trajectory limits effectiveness.
Stats
Speed
80
Damage
75
Range
70
Trajectory
Slight arc
Best For
Mid-range combat
Crimson Cutter
B-Tier
Fast but low damage. Requires more hits to kill. Good for finishing weakened enemies.
Stats
Speed
85
Damage
60
Range
75
Trajectory
Straight
Best For
Cleanup kills
Chrome Edge
NewB-Tier
New January 2026 knife. Sleek look but arc holds it back from A-tier.
Stats
Speed
70
Damage
75
Range
80
Trajectory
Slight arc
Best For
Style over function
How to Unlock Knives
1. Redeem Codes

Use active codes like "LAUNCH" to get free knives. Check our codes page for the latest working codes.

2. Earn Coins

Earn coins by getting kills in matches. Each kill grants coins that can be used to purchase knives directly from the shop.

3. Open Crates

Purchase and open crates for random knife skins. Note: Crates only provide cosmetic skins, not new knives. All knives have the same stats regardless of skin.

4. Direct Purchase

Buy knives directly from the shop using coins. This is recommended over opening crates for guaranteed results.

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