Combat Knife — Published weapon details

Combat Knife at a glance

Activision MW4 site pairs Combat Knife with Sombra Besada in the Signature Weapon Collection. Name and pairing checked on 2026-10-19.

Combat Knife joins Sledgehammer in the database’s Melee class. The knife has an official Signature Weapon pairing; the hammer has a supplied descriptive record. These are different kinds of evidence for presence, rather than proof of interchangeable unlocks. The knife’s familiar name supplies no MW4 attack timing, reach or movement bonus from earlier games.

Specifications

The table retains the supplied record fields; see Source coverage below for the live API check.

Field	Value
Class	Melee
Caliber	Not stated
Magazine (base)	Not stated
Magazine attachments	Not stated
Fire mode	Not stated
Ammo type	Not stated
Manufacturer	Not stated
Console codename	Not stated
Source record	Activision MW4 site
Weapon levels (official Beta card)	36

Source coverage

Call of Duty Wiki: Combat Knife supplied the classification through the search index on 2026-10-19. Rendered-page and Special:Export requests were blocked. A live wikitext API fetch succeeded on 2026-10-19, supporting the description and context below. Only its MW4 section is used. No fields from another title are imported.

This table preserves the supplied database fields. Not stated marks an absent record value, not zero or a claim that the live source contains no additional information. Activision verifies the name and cosmetic pairing; community descriptions remain attributed claims. A successful live fetch improves traceability without turning community wording into official specifications or measured results.

In-game description

Lightweight combat blade with a reinforced spine and vented profile for fast, lethal use in close-quarters.

This description is reproduced in the community page’s MW4 section. Lightweight, fast and lethal describe an intended close-combat role without measuring movement, attack speed or a target’s survivability. Reinforced spine and vented profile describe the blade; they do not establish durability, an armor interaction or an attachment effect. The wording is attributed description, not a tested combat result.

How it fits the class

Sledgehammer is the direct class comparison. Its supplied record names Singuard Arms and the console identifier me_shotel. Its description makes a lethal melee claim, but supplies no conditions or timings. Neither those identity fields nor that claim establishes a Knife advantage or a universal result against armor.

FSS Carbon Edge 1095 is the named launch knife. This older Combat Knife cosmetic record remains separate because the publisher does not explicitly equate the two names. The strongest current distinction concerns documentation and access. Activision’s carousel pairs Combat Knife with Sombra Besada in the Vault Edition Signature Weapon Collection. Sledgehammer’s record documents an appearance without naming it as a Vault reward or establishing a standard acquisition route. One named premium cosmetic and one equipment appearance do not show which base weapon becomes available first.

The broader equipment list also mentions Karambit Knife, but the JSON has no separate Karambit record. That reference must not silently become another fully documented class entry. For the two records here, a practical comparison still needs attack types, recovery, reach and movement behaviour under the same conditions. Neither the blade’s shape nor the hammer’s name answers those questions, so there is no supported speed ranking or recommended melee winner.

Ammo and supply

Ammo type is Not stated. The Melee classification does not publish a pickup pool, carried quantity, replacement rule or durability system. An absent ammunition field must not become a claim of unlimited uses or permanent inventory access.

For this weapon, the useful supply question is how it enters and remains in the player’s inventory. The equipment mechanics reference gives broader context, while the cosmetic listing identifies a named variant. Neither establishes a Knife pickup location, vendor, resupply rule or loadout restriction in a particular mode.

Gunsmith attachment slots

The shared firearm Gunsmith categories are Muzzle, Barrel, Laser, Optic, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Underbarrel, Ammunition and Apex. Firearm attachments unlock through weapon levels; the Gunsmith overview explains that progression.

This Melee record does not establish access to those firearm slots. A Gunsmith image or a named cosmetic is not an attachment tree. No blade upgrade, grip bonus or Apex conversion is documented for MW4 Combat Knife. Consult the customization guide for cosmetic context without turning appearance changes into performance claims.

What is not measured yet

No damage, RPM, TTK, recoil or effective-range figure is assigned here. Future tests need the mode, target conditions, configuration and patch version. For melee, attack type and recovery also need direct verification.

How to unlock it

The base Knife’s player-rank requirement, challenge and individual progression rewards are Not stated. Sombra Besada is the named Vault Edition Signature variant; the edition guide explains that collection. This confirms a cosmetic association without proving that the base knife is purchase-exclusive.

Weapon levels and Blueprint variants on the Gunsmith page provide general context. They do not identify a Knife attachment level or a standard unlock. The source’s earlier-game sections contain different requirements and mechanics; none are carried into this MW4 record.

See the store item index for the official collection pairings and sources.

Other entries in this class

Sledgehammer is the other Melee record. Its documented manufacturer and short description make it a useful comparison, while its unknown acquisition and combat measurements prevent a performance ranking.

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