Knife (Classic)

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The Knife is a weapon in the classic Team Fortress games. It is a melee weapon only used by the Spy. It has a unique ability, Backstab, which will instantly kill a target if it hits the target's back. A backstab is indicated by a unique animation where the player thrusts the knife instead of swiping with it. Otherwise, it behaves exactly like the Axe.

Damage

It is an instant kill if it is a backstab, but otherwise it does low damage per swing.

Quake Team Fortress Death Messages

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Player1 was knife-murdered by Player2. — Non-backstab Knife kill

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Player1 gets knifed from behind by Player2. — 'Backstab kill

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