Knives are great for close-quarter combat; knowing how to use knife commands will prove invaluable during matches. In this blog post, we’ll reveal how you can practice with any knife of your choice using the CS2 or csgo drop knife command and other knife commands before your main events. Let’s jump right into it.

mp_drop_knife_enable Command Explained

The Counter-Strike command mp_drop_knife_enable <0 / 1> is known as the CS2 or csgo drop knife command, depending on your version. 

If the above command is set to 1, players can drop their knives. If it is set to 0, players can’t. Note that running without a knife is faster than running with a knife. 

To use this command:

• Enter a 1 following it to drop your knife (G on default). 
• Enter a 0 following the command to turn off this default setting option.

Using CS2’s Knife Commands

Over the years, there have been several methods to spawn knives in CS:GO; not all of these are compatible with the present edition of the game. Here’s a simple CS2 approach that performs flawlessly: 

Getting the Match Ready

Should you not already have the console enabled, you must do so before doing anything else: 

• Get to Settings while in CS2. 
• Go to Game 
• Search for “Enable Developer Console”.
• From the options, pick “Yes.”

Now, you are all set.

Turn on sv_cheats in your game if you want knife commands to be effective. 

When getting ready to play, go to local servers or practice matches since this is only permitted on local servers or practice matches. If you’re not sure how to get there, do this:

• Go to Play 
• Then go to Practice 
• Turn on Warmup Mode if you want no bots to spawn. 

This will allow you to check out each knife without distractions.

Make sure your default knife is equipped before the game starts.

CS2’s Knife Codes

Once in the local server or practice match, do these to use CS2’s knife codes:

• Open the console with the tilde [~] key (or any custom key you bound it to). 
• Turn on cheats by typing this command: sv_cheats 1 
• Then type in this command: mp_drop_knife_enable 1
• Drop your current knife by typing the [G] key (when still on default). 
• Aim your crosshair at the knife and restart the console opening. 

Type in any of the knife commands below to switch the default knife to your preferred knife.

Should you choose to experiment with another knife type, you will have to go through the same process: 

• Drop your knife using [G].
• Aim your crosshair at the knife.
• Type a different knife command from the list above. 
• Take up the “new” knife.

Though you can alter the knife model, the above console commands cannot change the knife skin applied to it.

And there you go—that is all that is involved. Although it’s not the same as carrying a butterfly knife or karambit, playing with the few knives in the game is nevertheless fun. 

Should you be unfamiliar with console commands, rest assured that utilizing cheats in a private match will not result in a penalty. Cheating gets you banned only while playing on official Valve servers with other users. Cheating on those servers is more complicated than entering a simple command.

Alternate CS2 Knife Console Commands Using Training Maps

Training maps are an alternative but equally helpful approach to testing several knives in CS2 for free. The Steam Workshop features many community-made training maps; some (though not all) let you freely swap between different blades at will without any orders. 

Good examples are the CS2_aim and GGPredict Training Hub maps; they also have weapon panels with a complete range of knives. You just run the map, subscribe to it, and choose a knife from the board to use them. 

Other Standard CS2 Knife Commands

Let’s look at two other standard CS2 knife commands you can use. 

Use Command

The use command lets you switch quickly to your knife—a vital move in close-quarters fighting. Though seemingly simple, it is a fundamental command you must master completely. This command becomes somewhat helpful when agility is critical since it lets you easily switch to your knife.

Run the command in your console: use weapon_knife to enable it.

Give Command

This command makes getting a knife in CS2 possible. 

Enter “give weapon_knife” into the console to equip yourself with a knife midway through the game. 

Exercise caution, though. In some game modes, this command might not be relevant. Consider the game mode before running this command to prevent unanticipated results.

Using CS:GO Knife Commands

As mentioned above, these knife commands apply to CS:GO and might not work on CS2. 

Getting Ready

Follow these steps to get ready to use the knife commands in CS:GO:

• Load an offline game; you can do this straight from the console by typing “map” and then the map name.

For instance, to play on Mirage, type “map de_mirage casual.”

• Activate cheats in the console by typing “sv_cheats 1.”
• Type “mp_drop_knife_enable 1,” which is the csgo drop knife command that enables the dropping of your knife.
• Drop all your weapons so you are not carrying anything. 
• Then, copy and paste one of the commands below into the in-game console to get the knife you wish.

Conclusion

Especially in close-quarters fighting situations, mastering knife commands in CS2 or CS:GO will significantly improve your gameplay. For players aiming to hone their skills, the mp_drop_knife_enable command is a valuable tool since it lets them practice with several knives in a customizable way. Even if these instructions are excellent for practice, always ensure you are in the suitable game mode; employing cheats in official games may result in fines.