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CS2 Knife Commands: Essential Guide for Beginners [2025]
CS2 players can preview and test different knives using specific console commands in the game. Here's how to do it:
Enable Developer Console
- Open Game Settings in CS2 main menu
- Set "Enable Developer Console" to Yes
- Press the ~ (tilde) key to open console

Video settings menu in console
Basic Setup Commands
- Enter these commands in console:
- sv_cheats true
- mp_drop_knife_enable true
- Drop your current weapons using G key
- Move away from buy area
- Point crosshair at floor

CS2 player holding knife in-game
Knife Selection Command Use this format: subclass_change [number]
Available Knife Codes:
- 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 Daggers
- 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

Gold blade black-handled knife
Additional Useful Commands:
- use weapon_knife: Quick switch to knife
- give weapon_knife: Obtain a knife (works in supported game modes only)
Remember: These commands only work in training mode or with cheats enabled. They cannot be used in competitive matches or official servers.
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