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Essential CS2 Knife Commands: Complete Guide for Beginners [2025]
Console commands in CS2 allow players to preview and test different knives directly in-game. Here's how to use them effectively:
Enabling the Console:
- Open Game Settings in CS2's main menu
- Set "Enable Developer Console" to Yes
- Press the ~ key (tilde) to open console
- Enter commands using correct syntax

Video settings menu in console
Basic Setup Commands:
- Enter these commands in sequence:
- sv_cheats true
- mp_drop_knife_enable true
- Drop your weapon and knife using G key
- Move outside the buy zone
- Aim at the ground

CS2 player holding knife in-game
Knife Selection Command: Use "subclass_change [number]" with these codes:
- 500: Bayonet
- 503: Classic Knife
- 505: Folding Knife
- 506: Hook Knife
- 507: Karambit
- 508: M9 Bayonet
- 509: Hunting Knife
- 512: Falcion 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
- 523: Claw
- 524: Default Knife
- 525: Skeleton Knife

Gold blade black-handled knife
Essential Knife Commands:
- "use weapon_knife": Quickly switch to knife
- "give weapon_knife": Acquire a knife (game mode dependent)
These commands help players test different knives before making purchase decisions and enhance tactical gameplay through quick weapon switching.
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