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{{Quotation|Stays sharp & will last a lifetime!|Cosmic knife ad}}
  
{{Quotation|Stays sharp & will last a lifetime!|Cosmic knife ad}}
   
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The '''cosmic knife''' is a [[Fallout: New Vegas weapons|weapon]] in the ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' add-on ''[[Dead Money]]''.
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The '''cosmic knife''' is a [[Fallout: New Vegas weapons|weapon]] in the ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' [[Fallout: New Vegas add-ons|add-on]] ''[[Dead Money]]''.
   
 
==Background==
  
==Background==
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Made from a "space age" [[Saturnite]] alloy in the [[Big MT|Big Mountain Research and Development Center]], cosmic knives were advertised to be super-sharp, all-purpose kitchen knives that would not chip or dull. A surplus of these knives were shipped to the [[Sierra Madre Casino (hotel)|Sierra Madre Casino]] kitchens in preparation for the [[Sierra Madre Gala Event|Gala Event]]. Though lightweight and durable, they proved to be too sharp for their own good, able to cut a person's thumb off if they were careless, as stated by terminals claiming that they were running out of rags to mop up the blood, and even slice through [[cutting board]]s with no effort. Concerns were raised about the safety and necessity of having so many of these knives lying about, but [[Frederick Sinclair]] insisted that only the best equipment be used.
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Made from a "space age" [[Saturnite]] alloy in the [[Big MT|Big Mountain Research and Development Center]], cosmic knives were advertised to be super-sharp, all-purpose kitchen knives that would not chip or dull. A surplus of these knives were shipped to the [[Sierra Madre Casino & Resort]] kitchens in preparation for the [[Sierra Madre Gala Event|Gala Event]]. Though lightweight and durable, they proved to be too sharp for their own good, able to cut a person's thumb off if they were careless and even slice through [[Cutting board (Fallout 3)|cutting boards]] with no effort.<ref>[[Sierra Madre Casino & Resort terminal entries#These Knives!]]</ref> Concerns were raised about the safety and necessity of having so many of these knives lying about, but [[Frederick Sinclair]] insisted that only the best equipment be used.<ref>[[Sierra Madre Casino & Resort terminal entries#Another Shipment?]]</ref>
   
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They were also found to have [[Cosmic knife super-heated|incredible heat retention]], able to stay super-hot for hours after being heated over a stove. However, they are much more brittle when heated, and if left on an uninsulated surface, they would melt right through.
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They were also found to have [[Cosmic knife super-heated|incredible heat retention]], able to stay super-hot for hours after being heated over a stove. However, they are much more brittle when heated, and if left on an uninsulated surface, they would melt right through.<ref>[[Sierra Madre Casino & Resort terminal entries#Download Recipe: Super-Heated Knife!]]</ref>
   
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Following the [[Great War]] and prior to the events of ''[[Dead Money]]'', many of these knives found their way into the hands of the [[ghost people]] who stalk the streets of the [[Villa]], who use them as weapons against any unfortunate visitors.
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Following the [[Great War]] and prior to the events of ''[[Dead Money]]'', many of these knives found their way into the hands of the [[ghost people]] who stalk the streets of the [[Villa]], who assembled them into [[Knife spear|makeshift]] [[Throwing knife spear|spears]] to use as weapons against any unfortunate visitors.
   
 
==Characteristics==
  
==Characteristics==
 
{{Quotation|The alloy that makes up the Pre-War kitchen knives is unknown, and seems to have decayed in contact with the [[toxic cloud]].|[[Fallout: New Vegas loading screens|Loading screen]]}}
  
{{Quotation|The alloy that makes up the Pre-War kitchen knives is unknown, and seems to have decayed in contact with the [[toxic cloud]].|[[Fallout: New Vegas loading screens|Loading screen]]}}
   
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The cosmic knife is particularly effective against limbs, where it inflicts a 50% damage bonus. Using [[Abraxo cleaner (Fallout 3)|Abraxo cleaner]], one can turn it into a [[clean cosmic knife]], which deals even more damage. They are stained a dark purple before they are cleaned, most likely due to years of exposure to the cloud. The name "cosmic knife" is a brand name only, referring to the "space-age" Saturnite material it is made of, not because it originates from outer space.
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Compared to the regular [[Knife (Fallout: New Vegas)|kitchen knife]], the cosmic knife deals more damage and has a longer blade stained red with Cloud residue. It is particularly effective against limbs, where it inflicts a 50% damage bonus. Because of their emphasis on limb damage, cosmic knives and their derivatives are preferred close-range weapons against the [[ghost people]] since they're best dispatched by cutting off one of their limbs.
  
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Using [[Abraxo cleaner]], one can turn it into a [[cosmic knife clean]], which deals double the limb damage. It's also possible to locate a recipe that [[cosmic knife super-heated|super-heats]] the knives, making them much more likely to inflict critical hits. They glow purple before they are cleaned, most likely due to years of cloud exposure. The name "cosmic knife" is a brand name only, referring to the "space-age" Saturnite material it is made of, not because it originates from outer space.
  
   
 
They are used in the crafting of [[knife spear]]s, [[throwing knife spear]]s, [[Cosmic knife clean|clean cosmic knives]] and [[Cosmic knife super-heated|super-heated cosmic knives]]. Aside from the handle and tip, they appear similar to the standard [[Knife (Fallout: New Vegas)|knife]].
  
They are used in the crafting of [[knife spear]]s, [[throwing knife spear]]s, [[Cosmic knife clean|clean cosmic knives]] and [[Cosmic knife super-heated|super-heated cosmic knives]]. Aside from the handle and tip, they appear similar to the standard [[Knife (Fallout: New Vegas)|knife]].
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==Variants==
  
==Variants==
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* [[Cosmic knife clean]] {{icon|FNVDM|link=Dead Money}}
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* [[Cosmic knife clean]] {{Icon|FNVDM|link=Dead Money}}
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* [[Cosmic knife super-heated]] {{icon|FNVDM|link=Dead Money}}
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* [[Cosmic knife super-heated]] {{Icon|FNVDM|link=Dead Money}}
   
 
===Comparison===
  
===Comparison===
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==Locations==
  
==Locations==
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* 1 can be found stabbed into a [[cutting board]] in the [[Villa Police Station]].
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* One can be found stabbed into a [[cutting board]] in the [[Villa police station]].
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* 1 can be found stabbed into a bed next to an assassins suit in the [[Villa Clinic]].
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* One can be found stabbed into a bed next to an assassins suit in the [[Villa clinic]].
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* There are 3 to 4 on worktops in the kitchen in the [[Sierra Madre Casino (hotel)|Sierra Madre Casino]].
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* There are three to four on worktops in the kitchen in the [[Sierra Madre Casino & Resort]].
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* Many can be found in desks in the rooms on the top floor of the [[Villa Clinic]]
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* Many can be found in desks in the rooms on the top floor of the [[Villa clinic]]
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* 1 can be found in the kitchen of the [[executive suites]] in the [[Sierra Madre Casino (hotel)|Sierra Madre Casino]].
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* One can be found in the kitchen of the [[executive suites]] in the [[Sierra Madre Casino & Resort]].
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* 1 can be found right next to the exit from the [[Villa]] to the Mojave, next to 1 [[Sierra Madre chip]].
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* One can be found right next to the exit from the [[Villa]] to the Mojave, next to 1 [[Sierra Madre chip]].
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* 1 can be found in the eastern part of the [[Villa]]. It is located in the Gift shop on a display rack next to a cosmic knife advertisement.
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* One can be found in the eastern part of the [[Villa]]. It is located in the Gift shop on a display rack next to a cosmic knife advertisement.
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* 1 can be found in a cafe with a radio in [[Salida del Sol courtyard]] next to a cutting board.
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* One can be found in a cafe with a radio in [[Salida del Sol courtyard]] next to a cutting board.
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* 2 can be found in [[Cantina Madrid]] on or next to a cutting board.
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* Two can be found in [[Cantina Madrid]] on or next to a cutting board.
   
 
==Notes==
  
==Notes==
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* Compared to the regular [[Knife (Fallout: New Vegas)|kitchen knife]], the cosmic knife deals more damage and has a longer blade stained red with Cloud residue.
 
* Despite being developed at [[Big MT]], none can be found there.
  
* Despite being developed at [[Big MT]], none can be found there.
 
* It was used to cut open hazmat suits that had their locks corroded by the red cloud in the Sierra Madre.
  
* It was used to cut open hazmat suits that had their locks corroded by the red cloud in the Sierra Madre.
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==Bugs==
  
==Bugs==
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* {{Platforms|PC|Ps3|Xbox360}} The cosmic knife is not affected by the [[Cowboy]] or [[Super Slam!]] perks. {{Verify|verified}}
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* {{Platforms|pc,ps3,xbox360}} The cosmic knife is not affected by the [[Cowboy]] or [[Super Slam!]] perks. {{Verify|verified}}
   
 
==Gallery==
  
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CosmicAdv.png|A pre-War ad for the cosmic knife
  
CosmicAdv.png|A pre-War ad for the cosmic knife
 
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==References==
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{{References}}
   
 
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“Stays sharp & will last a lifetime!”— Cosmic knife ad

The cosmic knife is a weapon in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Dead Money.

Background

Made from a "space age" Saturnite alloy in the Big Mountain Research and Development Center, cosmic knives were advertised to be super-sharp, all-purpose kitchen knives that would not chip or dull. A surplus of these knives were shipped to the Sierra Madre Casino & Resort kitchens in preparation for the Gala Event. Though lightweight and durable, they proved to be too sharp for their own good, able to cut a person's thumb off if they were careless and even slice through cutting boards with no effort.[1] Concerns were raised about the safety and necessity of having so many of these knives lying about, but Frederick Sinclair insisted that only the best equipment be used.[2]

They were also found to have incredible heat retention, able to stay super-hot for hours after being heated over a stove. However, they are much more brittle when heated, and if left on an uninsulated surface, they would melt right through.[3]

Following the Great War and prior to the events of Dead Money, many of these knives found their way into the hands of the ghost people who stalk the streets of the Villa, who assembled them into makeshift spears to use as weapons against any unfortunate visitors.

Characteristics

“The alloy that makes up the Pre-War kitchen knives is unknown, and seems to have decayed in contact with the toxic cloud.”— Loading screen

The cosmic knife is particularly effective against limbs, where it inflicts a 50% damage bonus. Using Abraxo cleaner, one can turn it into a clean cosmic knife, which deals even more damage. They are stained a dark purple before they are cleaned, most likely due to years of exposure to the cloud. The name "cosmic knife" is a brand name only, referring to the "space-age" Saturnite material it is made of, not because it originates from outer space.

They are used in the crafting of knife spears, throwing knife spears, clean cosmic knives and super-heated cosmic knives. Aside from the handle and tip, they appear similar to the standard knife.

Special attack

It has a special Back Slash attack, which does 70% damage in V.A.T.S. at the cost of 4 fewer action points (requires a Melee skill of 50).

Legend
Type of attack- Type of attackSkill required- Skill required
Damage per attack in V.A.T.S.- Damage per attack in V.A.T.S.Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per action point- Damage per action pointAdditional effects- Additional effects
Type of attackSkill requiredDamage per attack in V.A.T.S.Action point costDamage per action point
Normal024201.2
Back Slash5016.8161.05
Note: Melee weapons do double normal damage in V.A.T.S.

It is possible to execute Back Slash outside of V.A.T.S. (without the required Melee skill of 50 to perform the move) by initiating a power attack (hold attack button) while moving forward.

Durability

The cosmic knife can successfully strike about 745 times from full condition before breaking.

Variants

Comparison

Legend 
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)Attacks in V.A.T.S.- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per action point- Damage per action point
Damage per second- Damage per secondWeapon spread- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage- Area of effect damageMagazine capacity (shots per reload)- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration- Effect damage & durationDurability (number of attacks before breaking)- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects- Bonus effectsWeight- Weight
Attacks per second- Attacks per secondValue in caps- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier- Critical chance % multiplierValue to weight ratio- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage- Critical damageSkill required- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration- Critical effect damage & durationStrength required- Strength required
With all mods attached- With all mods attached
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per secondBonus effectsAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageAction Point costDamage per action pointDurability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratioSkill requiredStrength required
Cosmic knife Dead Money12
36x1.5 limb Damage3x112201.27451353501
Cosmic knife clean Dead Money15
45x3 limb Damage3x1.215201.59951505001
Cosmic knife super-heated Dead Money14
42x1.7 limb Damage3x514201.47451505001
Note: Melee damage is doubled in V.A.T.S.

Locations

Notes

  • Compared to the regular kitchen knife, the cosmic knife deals more damage and has a longer blade stained red with Cloud residue.
  • Despite being developed at Big MT, none can be found there.
  • It was used to cut open hazmat suits that had their locks corroded by the red cloud in the Sierra Madre.

Behind the scenes

Shape and texture resources for the cosmic knife, its clean, and super-heated variant are all present in the files of Old World Blues add-on, but not used. Though present, no objects in the add-on use these resources. Curiously the resources are stored within the nvdlc01 folder used by the Dead Money add-on, rather than the nvdlc03 folder allocated to Old World Blues.

Bugs

  • PCPC Playstation 3Playstation 3Playstation 3 Xbox 360Xbox 360 The cosmic knife is not affected by the Cowboy or Super Slam! perks. [verified]

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Sierra Madre Casino & Resort terminal entries#These Knives!
  2. ↑ Sierra Madre Casino & Resort terminal entries#Another Shipment?
  3. ↑ Sierra Madre Casino & Resort terminal entries#Download Recipe: Super-Heated Knife!
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Dead Money
QuestsSierra Madre Grand Opening! · Find Collar 12: Christine · Find Collar 14: Dean Domino · Find Collar 8: "Dog" · Fires in the Sky · Mixed Signals · Strike Up the Band · Trigger the Gala Event · Curtain Call at the Tampico · Last Luxuries · Put the Beast Down · Heist of the Centuries · Big Winner, Sierra Madre
AchievementsAssemble Your Crew · Having a Ball · Cash Out · Safety Deposit Box · Sierra Madre Souvenir Aficionado
LocationsSierra MadreVilla · Medical district (Villa clinic) · Puesta del Sol (Puesta del Sol switching station · Ruined building · Ruined cafe · Ruined store · Service route) · Residential District · Salida del Sol (Campanas del Sol · Salida del Sol courtyard) · Villa · Villa police station
Sierra Madre CasinoSierra Madre Casino & Resort (Cantina Madrid · Executive suites · Sierra Madre casino · Sierra Madre lobby · Sierra Madre vault · Tampico)
ItemsWeaponsAutomatic rifle · Bear trap fist · Cosmic knife (Clean · Super-heated) · Demolition charge · Gas bomb · Holorifle · Knife spear (Clean) · Police pistol · Throwing knife spear · Starlet's hand wraps
ArmorAssassin suit · Dead Money collar · Dead Money jumpsuit · Dean's tuxedo · Dean's glasses · Father Elijah's robes · Sierra Madre armor · Sierra Madre armor, reinforced · Vera's outfit
ConsumablesCloud Kiss · Ghost people flesh · Ghost Sight · Pre-War steak · Sierra Madre martini
Miscellaneous itemsAuto. rifle upgr. internals · Bear trap fist HD springs · Embalming fluid · Entertainer pass · Ghost harvester remains · Gold bar · Holorifle focus optics · Holorifle adv. calibration · Holorifle reinf. components · Jar of Cloud residue · Maintenance pass · Sierra Madre cards · Sierra Madre chip · Sierra Madre snow globe · Sierra Madre vending machine
CharactersChristine Royce · Dean Domino · Dog and God · Elijah  · Vera Keyes  · Frederick Sinclair
CreaturesGhost people (Harvester · Seeker · Trapper) · Holograms
PerksAnd Stay Back · Coin Operator · Elijah's Last Words · Elijah's Ramblings · Ghost Hunter · Heavyweight · Hobbler · In My Footsteps · In Shining Armor · Junk Rounds · Light Touch · Ravenous Hunger · Old World Gourmet · Sierra Madre Martini · Signal Interference · Unclean Living
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