Hunting Knife



The  is a practical and widely available weapon and tool of survival in the late period of the American west. It is distinct as having a large, straight fixed-blade and a wide hilt. It is based on the historical Bowie knife.

In Red Dead Redemption Marston carries a large with him at all times, and uses it for melee combat as well as for the skinning and carving of animals.

Combat
Marston can use his to engage in melee combat with enemies. The player can block most animal attacks with the knife as well. This is crucial in fighting powerful and deadly animals, such as Cougars.

Also, by crouching, it is possible to do a stealth kill with the ; additionally, it is possible to slit the throats of hogtied captives (must be crouching with the knife out). A similar attack can be used on unsuspecting, sleeping victims.

The can also be weilded on horseback. The player slashes to the left and right sides of the mount. This is especially useful for hunting predatory animals such as the Cougar and Bear. A running gallop can allow the player to strike the foe and move out of harm's way quickly. If the player is struck, the mount may be killed, but the player can still recover without being killed.

Hunting and Skinning
Marston is very proficient with his Hunting Knife; he can use it to skin and process any animals that he hunts, allowing him to obtain furs, pelts, teeth, horns, hearts and other animal products, which can later be sold to merchants for cash.

Trivia

 * The is based upon the Bowie knife - named after famous frontiersman Colonel Jim Bowie.