The ultimate guide to using knife commands in CS2. Learn how to preview and test different knives directly in-game using console commands.

Enable Developer Console:

1. Open Game Settings
2. Set "Enable Developer Console" to Yes
3. Press ~ (tilde key) to access console

Basic Setup Commands:

sv_cheats true
mp_drop_knife_enable true

Drop your current weapons using the G key and move away from the buy zone. Aim at the ground and use this command format:

subclass_change [knife_number]

Knife Command Numbers:

• 500: Bayonet
• 503: Classic Knife
• 505: Switchblade
• 506: Gut Knife
• 507: Karambit
• 508: M9 Bayonet
• 509: Hunter 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

Additional Useful Commands:

• Quick switch to knife:

  weapon_knife use

• Get new knife:

  give Weapon_knife

Important Notes:

• Commands may not work in all game modes
• Must be outside buy zone to spawn knives
• Ensure correct syntax and case sensitivity
• Some commands require sv_cheats enabled

These commands let you test different knives before making a purchase, helping you choose the perfect knife based on both aesthetics and animations.

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