“This ergonomic tactical hunting lock-blade knife features composite handle inserts and a broad, sturdy blade, useful for cutting and prying apart material.” ―Official description
The Nomad Knife is an exclusive cosmetic item in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2, introduced during the Operation Shattered Web update on November 18, 2019. This item is notably scarce, with its availability confined to the Shattered Web and Fracture Cases.
Overview
Functionally, the Nomad Knife is identical to the game's standard knife, offering no advantage beyond its appearance. At present, the Nomad Knife can be obtained from both the Shattered Web and Fracture Cases. Additionally, it is available for purchase on the Steam marketplace or can be acquired through trading with another player via the Steam trade system.
Trivia
- A unique aspect of the Nomad Knife is its rare deployment animation, which depicts the player character injuring themselves while attempting to draw the knife.
- The design of the Nomad Knife takes inspiration from the Strider B46 knife. However, it deviates in its choice of handle material, opting for a darker, more modern substance like G10 or carbon fiber instead of wood.
Knife Damage
In all respects, this knife is identical to a regular one. The differences are only cosmetic.
- To the chest and arms: the primary attack also deals 34 or 21 damage with armor and 40 or 25 damage without armor. The secondary attack deals 55 damage with armor and 65 damage without armor.
- In the stomach: damage from the primary attack is 34 or 21 with armor and 40 or 25 damage without armor. The secondary attack deals 55 damage with armor and 65 damage without armor.
- To the legs: the primary attack deals 34 or 21 damage with armor and 40 or 25 damage without armor. The secondary attack deals 55 damage with armor and 65 damage without armor.
- In the back: the primary attack deals 76 damage with armor and 90 damage without armor. The secondary attack deals significantly more damage - 153 damage with armor and 180 damage without armor.
Other interesting facts
- Kill award - $1500 (Competitive)
- Kill award - $750 (Casual)
- Firing mode - Slash & Stab
- Entity - weapon_knife_outdoor
- Games - Counter-Strike 2 и Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
