Throwing Knives

Throwing Knives are a type of double-edged knife, perfectly balanced for throwing. An anachronistic and eclectic weapon, the throwing knife does not find wide use in the American west. Despite requiring substantial skill to use effectively, the weapon finds itself in capable hands with John Marston.



Marston receives the Throwing Knife during the mission "The Great Mexican Train Robbery."

Tips and Tricks
The throwing knife is not very effective in heavy gunfights or long-range combat. The throwing knife can be a powerful stealth weapon; if used properly it is capable of killing an opponent or animals in one hit. This can be useful for a player wish to go undetected, or has run low on firearm ammunition. Throwing knives can be used in Dead-Eye Targeting Mode.

If close to an enemy aiming it at them and attacking them with the knife will result in a silent, instant melee kill.

The throwing knife finds an unexpected niche when it comes to dispatching of enemy horses, as the throwing knives are an instant kill to most animals. This is particularly useful in multiplayer mode, when stunning a persuer can buy enough time to get the upper hand in battle.