CS2 Knife Commands: Complete Guide to Every Knife Type in 2025

CS2 Knife Commands: Complete Guide to Every Knife Type in 2025

By Marcus Thompson

March 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM

Opening the console in CS2 requires enabling the Developer Console in Game Settings and pressing the ~ (tilde) key. Here's how to use knife commands:

Basic Setup Commands:

sv_cheats true
mp_drop_knife_enable true

Drop your current weapons using the G key, then use this command to change knives:

subclass_change [number]

Knife Numbers for subclass_change:

  • 500: Bayonet
  • 503: Classic Knife
  • 505: Flip Knife
  • 506: Gut Knife
  • 507: Karambit
  • 508: M9 Bayonet
  • 509: Huntsman Knife
  • 512: Falchion Knife
  • 514: Bowie Knife
  • 515: Butterfly Knife
  • 516: Shadow Dagger
  • 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

Additional Useful Commands:

  • Switch to knife:
    use weapon_knife
  • Get a knife:
    give weapon_knife

Important Notes:

  • You must be outside the purchase area to generate knives
  • Some commands may not work in certain game modes
  • Always ensure correct syntax when entering commands
  • Commands are case-sensitive
  • You must have sv_cheats enabled for these commands to work

These commands allow you to preview and test different knives directly in the game environment before making a purchase decision.

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