Knife Sheaths, because Hunting will make knives matter..

[Mr Jizz 313]

I'm bringing this topic front and center because as the title suggests, when hunting is added to the game knives will finally be given their deserved respect as an essential survival tool.

 

I decided to install a silencer on my M4, then found a bayonet shortly after. I was forced to pass it up for shortage of inventory space. Thus I remain sans blade.   :(

 

A knife is the single most important tool of survival after balls.

 

I can honestly say I've never carried a knife in anything other than a sheath, and given the opportunity to grab one or craft one, who wouldn't? I don't think I need to explain this, so how about a knife sheath as an additional gear carrying option (similar to the chest holster), that doesn't require you to sacrifice another article of clothing or gear carrier (like the equipment vest does if you have the chest holster).

 

Literally a standalone, belt-dangling, 2-slot, blade holster that accepts nothing but a knife. And by 'knife' I mean the kitchen knife, hunting knife, combat knife, and M9 bayonet.

 

 

 

It would be great in the future to be able to make one from leather or other found-ingredients.  It could also bring knives to a more prominent role, perhaps a sharpener as a new loot item, and more options for knives; like one of these bad boys..

 

Edited March 25, 2014 by Mr Jizz

[Uutgrunnen 96]

Looks great and would be a good addition

[Mr Jizz 313]

Hopefully fixed that lower image.. kukri FTW

[enforcer1975 1111]

I always carry me knife between my teeth...Arrrrrrrr.

[Mr Jizz 313]

[liquidsnake 275]

I'm just disappointed at how low the damage that any knife can deal is right now. Recently switched my combat knife for the M9 Bayonet and I'm waiting for knives to be fixed, they should be strong melee weapons as they can accurately punch a whole in a zombie or player. And the animation sucks now as well, I'd prefer a stab animation rather than a slash move.

[silvatos 50]

I'm just disappointed at how low the damage that any knife can deal is right now. Recently switched my combat knife for the M9 Bayonet and I'm waiting for knives to be fixed, they should be strong melee weapons as they can accurately punch a whole in a zombie or player. And the animation sucks now as well, I'd prefer a stab animation rather than a slash move.

it's extremely disappointingly low, I was expecting something as strong as the pitch fork, but it took like 10 hits in a circle strafe.

[liquidsnake 275]

it's extremely disappointingly low, I was expecting something as strong as the pitch fork, but it took like 10 hits in a circle strafe.

I think 2-3 hits should kill. And some kind of fast "combo" animation to simulate how versatile a knife is, unlike the cumbersome axe (which is fine the way it is now IMO, but wouldn't mind if the swing would take longer)

[Mr Jizz 313]

I'm just disappointed at how low the damage that any knife can deal is right now. Recently switched my combat knife for the M9 Bayonet and I'm waiting for knives to be fixed, they should be strong melee weapons as they can accurately punch a whole in a zombie or player. And the animation sucks now as well, I'd prefer a stab animation rather than a slash move.

 

I agree with you.  The knife should accomplish two things as a weapon: it should ALWAYS make a player bleed and it should be capable of fatal blows in the head box (e.g. throat slash, jugular, etc.). As a side note, the Machete should be capable of decapitation (we can talk about Gibs later)

[liquidsnake 275]

I agree with you.  The knife should accomplish two things as a weapon: it should ALWAYS make a player bleed and it should be capable of fatal blows in the head box (e.g. throat slash, jugular, etc.). As a side note, the Machete should be capable of decapitation (we can talk about Gibs later)

It's extremely difficult to decapacitate in combat, so I don't think it should. When you captured someone, however, I would love to see this! And you're absolutely right about the knife damage. 

[Mr Jizz 313]

It's extremely difficult to decapacitate in combat, so I don't think it should. When you captured someone, however, I would love to see this! And you're absolutely right about the knife damage. 

 

My thought process was directed at Zombies.. Would be VERY satisfying to truncate a pack of zombies. Especially since they're not doing much to parry or block

[Irish. 4886]

I mean I want to read this post and add in my thoughts, because the title had me thinking, "what a great idea!"

 

But then your name, OP.. and avatar..

 

broke meh head a bit  :huh:

[GrappleX 354]

Agreed, I've been carrying a bayonet around just because I can't picture being in a survival situation without some sort of knife.

[Mr Jizz 313]

I mean I want to read this post and add in my thoughts, because the title had me thinking, "what a great idea!"

 

But then your name, OP.. and avatar..

 

broke meh head a bit  :huh:

 

I'm assuming a guy with a Banksy signature has a sense of humor and rebellious nature...

 

So I'd love to hear your thoughts despite my tasteful choice in name   ;)

Edited March 25, 2014 by Mr Jizz

[Irish. 4886]

I'm assuming a guy with a Banksy signature has a sense of humor and rebellious nature...

 

So I'd love to hear your thoughts despite my tasteful choice in name   ;)

LOL.. yes, it is quite true your assumption ;)

 

Ok, well now that Ive gotten over the cup of jizz thing... :D

 

I really think that having Knife sheaths and gun holsters, leg holsters is something the game really needs to add in. It makes perfect sense that they should be there.. and having it show to other players how you are armed is a nice addition. Your knife on your hip, your pistol on a tactical leg holster, rifle slung over your back, melee in hand.. it brings everything together and gives a little bit more "end game" loot (as in, at first you probably will only find a backpack.. you put your pistol in that. But you may really want to eventually find a holster as you like that "look".) Having the chest holster is a great start, but I would like to see more options. And I would guess it would be very easy as they already did the chest holster, so just use that code and make a new skin?

 

In fact I would l really like to see the option of choosing what is on your back as well. So you can choose if you want to go with 2 firearms, or 1 and a melee. Combos like Melee and Bow and arrows, M4 and Mosin, Fireaxe and Machete, etc.. I think it would be really good to not limit the player on options, just on how much they can carry. Keep the same slots, just allow flexibility. 

Edited March 25, 2014 by lrish

[amiasfree 262]

Oh man, I love me a kukri. Have a Cold Steel two hander myself, that would make short work of a zed horde for sure. 

Eventually I hope they add this, even the ability to craft our own from leather once hunting hits. 

[xenology 61]

That curved one looks a lot like a Xiphos O_O

[Mr Jizz 313]

I think there should also be a draw bonus/delay based on bringing a pistol or melee to bear from a sheath versus a backpack or pocket.

[liquidsnake 275]

LOL.. yes, it is quite true your assumption ;)

 

Ok, well now that Ive gotten over the cup of jizz thing... :D

 

I really think that having Knife sheaths and gun holsters, leg holsters is something the game really needs to add in. It makes perfect sense that they should be there.. and having it show to other players how you are armed is a nice addition. Your knife on your hip, your pistol on a tactical leg holster, rifle slung over your back, melee in hand.. it brings everything together and gives a little bit more "end game" loot (as in, at first you probably will only find a backpack.. you put your pistol in that. But you may really want to eventually find a holster as you like that "look".) Having the chest holster is a great start, but I would like to see more options. And I would guess it would be very easy as they already did the chest holster, so just use that code and make a new skin?

 

In fact I would l really like to see the option of choosing what is on your back as well. So you can choose if you want to go with 2 firearms, or 1 and a melee. Combos like Melee and Bow and arrows, M4 and Mosin, Fireaxe and Machete, etc.. I think it would be really good to not limit the player on options, just on how much they can carry. Keep the same slots, just allow flexibility. 

Exactly. And zombies should be made even more sensitive to gun fire, making it less of a no brainer to pick the sniper and CQC weapon rather than melee. You should be in a tough situation after firing a gun in a town, with loads of zombies rushing towards you 

[dayy 173]

That curved one looks a lot like a Xiphos O_O

 

Da frig is a Xiphos???

 

 

On knives, lemme throw them!!!!

[Mr Jizz 313]

On knives, lemme throw them!!!!

 

Fear not, this is coming!  B)

[hannibaldaplaya 1095]

Knives and machetes need a damage buff.

 

I want them to be versatile, fast, and deadly against zombies. If you hit a zombie in the head with a knife, it should be dead. Stab it a few times, it should be dead. Right now, there is no reason to use a knife over an axe. There is no reason to use most melee weapons over the axe.

 

Really, I would use a knife in the apocalypse, as it basically has the ability to do this magical thing called STAB, which is really handy.

 

I'd carry a knife along with a lever action winchester, coupled with a poncho and some yellow tinted glasses.

[Publik 404]

Not going to use any of this anyways. If I can log in and grab a can of beans and go for an hour I'm not gonna waste time hunting until I have a semi-permanent base.

[makomachine 263]

Great suggestion OP - looking forward to it as its a needed element when we get hunting in place.  I plan on going way out in the middle of nowhere and going on safari for a while when they get it all implemented.  You'll find me at the farthest points from any military installation or big city.  I'll be the one at the campfire at night, roasting that damn rabbit (finally), with a flask of hooch...  Oh wait, new must have item for my list....  :)

[RestlessLegs 15]

Oh man, I love me a kukri. Have a Cold Steel two hander myself, that would make short work of a zed horde for sure. 

Eventually I hope they add this, even the ability to craft our own from leather once hunting hits. 

now you've done it, my dayz experience will never be complete unless I get to swing large medieval two-handers at zombies/players 

 

could find these types of things in a museum if we had one