Aside from numerous blunt weapons in Battlefield Hardline, the game also features ten different knives. Unlike past installments, they are not the default melee weapon and must be unlocked via Battlepacks in order to use. Each knife is also counted as a separate weapon from one another. The weapons themselves functions similar to its Battlefield 3 counterpart, allowing players to perform slash attacks on enemies for 75% damage per hit, as well as knife takedowns.
Golden variants of blades are also available though the completion of Syndicate assignments. While functioning identical to their normal counterparts, golden blade kills are counted separately from their normal counterparts and do not require their ownership to obtain nor are they faction specific.
Normal Blades[]
Image
Name
Description
Information
Unlocked
Knife
A basic blade with a slicing edge and sharp point.
This knife has passed the requirements of one of the most specialized elite military groups in the world today. The fixed blade is 7" long and has a clip point.
The modern trench knife is designed to kill or gravely incapacitate the enemy at close quarters. It has a knuckle-duster handguard to protect the user's hand.
This knife has passed the requirements of one of the most specialized elite military groups in the world today. The fixed blade is 7" long and has a clip point.
The modern trench knife is designed to kill or gravely incapacitate the enemy at close quarters. It has a knuckle-duster handguard to protect the user's hand.
Similar to Battlefield 3, takedowns are only triggered when melee attacking an enemy while behind or beside the enemy.
Target Stance
Direction
Action
Standing
Left
The attacker grabs the target and stabs him twice in the side, dropping him to the ground afterward.
Right
The attacker spins his knife to hold it in a standard grip, and stabs the target through the throat.
Back
The attacker grabs the target by the shoulder, reaches over his chest, and stabs him in the throat. The attacker pulls out the knife with his left hand as the target falls.
The attacker grabs the target's right shoulder and pulls him onto his side. He reaches over and stabs the target in the throat.
Right
The attacker kicks the target to roll him on his back. The attacker tries to quickly stab the target but he brings his hands up and holds back the knife at the last moment. The two struggle momentarily before the attacker overpowers the target, forcing the knife into his left eye.
Back
The attack reaches down and turns the target onto his back. He stabs the target in the chest, then uses both hands to twist the knife before standing back up.