Complete CS2 Knife Commands Guide: Essential Console Commands for Testing Knives [2025]

Complete CS2 Knife Commands Guide: Essential Console Commands for Testing Knives [2025]

By Marcus Blackwood

March 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM

To activate knife commands in CS2, first enable the developer console:

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

Basic Setup Commands:

sv_cheats true
mp_drop_knife_enable true

Drop your current weapons using the G key, then exit the buy zone. Point at the ground and use this command format:

subclass_change [number]

Knife Command Numbers:

  • 500: Stiletto
  • 503: Classic Knife
  • 505: Gut Knife
  • 506: Bowie Knife
  • 507: Karambit
  • 508: M9 Bayonet
  • 509: Hunting Knife
  • 512: Bayonet
  • 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 Knife Switch:

weapon_knife use

Give Knife Command:

give weapon_knife

Note: The 'give' command may not work in all game modes. Always ensure you're in an appropriate game mode before using these commands.

Remember to input commands exactly as shown, as they are case-sensitive. These commands will help you preview and test different knives before making a purchase decision.

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