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The '''Kukri''' is the default [[Weapons#snipermelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Sniper]]. It is a large, slightly curved blade which is loosely based on the Nepalese design of the same [[Wikipedia:Kukri|name]].
 
The '''Kukri''' is the default [[Weapons#snipermelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Sniper]]. It is a large, slightly curved blade which is loosely based on the Nepalese design of the same [[Wikipedia:Kukri|name]].
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== Damage and function times ==
 
== Damage and function times ==
 
{{Damage table
 
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| damagetype         = Melee
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| rangetype         = Melee
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| damage             = yes
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|  base             = 65
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|  base           = 65
|  crit             = 195
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|  crit           = 195
|  minicrit         = 88
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|  attack interval   = 0.8 s
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== Related achievements ==
 
== Related achievements ==
==={{Class link|Sniper}}===
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=== {{Class link|Sniper}} ===
 
{{Achievement table
 
{{Achievement table
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Sniper|Be Polite}}
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Sniper|Be Polite}}
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
 
'''{{Patch name|4|29|2008}}''' ([[Gold Rush Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|4|29|2008}}''' ([[Gold Rush Update]])
 
* Updated swing animations.
 
* Updated swing animations.
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2016}}''' ([[Smissmas 2016]])
 
'''{{Patch name|12|21|2016}}''' ([[Smissmas 2016]])
 
* Added [[Festivizer|Festivized]] variant.
 
* Added [[Festivizer|Festivized]] variant.
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== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
* The Festivized variant's icon will sometimes become invisible.
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* The Festivized variant's icon sometimes becomes invisible.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
* [[Sniper strategy#Kukri + reskins|Kukri strategy]]
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* [[Basic Sniper strategy#Kukri + reskins|Kukri strategy]]
 
* [[Festive weapons]]
 
* [[Festive weapons]]
  

Revision as of 15:40, 23 December 2021

A little of the ol' 'chop-chop'!
The Sniper

The Kukri is the default melee weapon for the Sniper. It is a large, slightly curved blade which is loosely based on the Nepalese design of the same name.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Melee
Ranged or Melee damage? Melee
Damage
Base damage 100% 65
Critical 195
Mini-crit 88
Function times
Attack interval 0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Strange variant


Related achievements

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper

Be Polite
Be Polite
Provide an enemy with a freezecam shot of you doffing your hat.


Jarate Chop
Jarate Chop
Jarate and then kill 3 enemies with your Kukri.
Kook the Spook
Kook the Spook
Kill 10 Spies with your Kukri.

Update history

April 29, 2008 Patch (Gold Rush Update)
  • Updated swing animations.

May 20, 2010 Patch (Second Community Contribution Update)

  • Updated the Kukri's model to use c_models.
  • [Undocumented] v_ and w_ model versions of the Kukri were removed from the game files.

January 19, 2011 Patch

  • Updated the Kukri's model with optimizations and LOD.

February 14, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes (Stickybombs).

June 19, 2013 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.

December 21, 2016 Patch (Smissmas 2016)

Bugs

  • The Festivized variant's icon sometimes becomes invisible.

Trivia

  • The kukri is a knife made famous by the Indian and Nepalese Gurkha warriors. It originated in Nepal and is used as a weapon, a general tool, and in religious ceremonies.
    • The Sniper's Kukri more closely resembles a bolo knife, as a traditional kukri has a more angled and curved blade.
  • Multiple kukris can be seen hanging as ornaments from the Christmas tree behind the Engineer in the Australian Christmas 2011 comic "True Meaning".

Gallery

See also