Melee · GTA 6 · Modern Day Leonida
Knife
Spec Sheet
Category
Melee — Bladed
Damage
High (stealth bonus)
Range
Very Short
Ammo
Unlimited
Key Feature
Stealth kills, throwable potential
Overview
The Knife is GTA’s stealth melee weapon — confirmed for GTA 6, it allows for silent takedowns that won’t alert nearby enemies. Where the baseball bat is loud and brutal, the knife is quiet and precise.
In the GTA series, the knife has always been the assassin’s choice. Quick, quiet, and deadly. In GTA 6’s expanded stealth mechanics, the knife will likely play a key role in mission gameplay — eliminating targets without raising alarms.
How It Could Tie Into GTA 6
The knife appeared in Vice City as one of several bladed melee options (alongside the katana, machete, and meat cleaver). In GTA 6, it returns as the primary stealth melee weapon.
GTA 6’s expanded gameplay suggests more stealth options — the knife will be essential for players who prefer the silent approach.
Tactics
Use for stealth kills from behind — no noise, no alert.
Can potentially be thrown (as in GTA V).
Best used against single targets; switch to a gun for groups.
Trivia
- Confirmed for GTA 6 via screenshots.
- The knife has been a staple melee weapon since GTA III.
- In GTA V, the knife could be used for stealth kills and throwing.
- Florida’s fishing and outdoor culture makes knives a natural fit.
Category: Melee | Era: GTA 6 (confirmed)