Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 Knife

MeleeAvailable from the initial weapon selectionTakes camo
MeleeKnife — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the Knife?

The Knife is a dedicated close-quarters blade in the separate melee slot in Black Ops 6. It is available from the initial weapon selection. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockDefault
AvailabilityBase-game rank unlock; Prestige can relock player-level access unless a Permanent Unlock or blueprint entitlement applies.
Takes camoYes

Reviewed September 18, 2026. Compiled from official Call of Duty progression and seasonal articles plus the public Call of Duty Wiki camouflage tables, reviewed September 18, 2026. This is a source review, not an in-game verification or confirmation that historical events and packs remain available.

Sources: Call of Duty — progression and Mastery · Call of Duty — launch weapons and ranks · Call of Duty — Season 2 Special equip change · Call of Duty Wiki — full camo table · Call of Duty — Pack-a-Punch cosmetics and upgrades

Weapon sources: Call of Duty — launch weapon roster · Call of Duty Wiki — exact Special challenges

How does the Knife play in Black Ops 6?

Rolea dedicated close-quarters blade in the separate melee slot
Real-world basisBlack Ops 6 in-game weapon; this guide does not claim an unverified real-world equivalent.
Useful setupThis weapon does not use the ordinary firearm attachment track. Plan around its movement, attack timing and the exact challenge condition
Challenge noteEach mode has nine Military camos, the two weapon-specific Specials listed below, and four Mastery stages. Complete requirements in their named mode.
Progression tipMultiplayer ends at Dark Matter, Zombies at Nebula and Warzone at Abyss. The final Mastery stages require the 33-weapon prerequisite and an individual weapon challenge. Prestige preserves weapon progression and camos.

Knife — Zombies camo challenges

Dying BloomUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Knife. Get 300 Eliminations with Brain Rot equipped in Zombies using the Knife.
Vacation LeopardUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Knife. Get 75 Armored Zombie Eliminations in Zombies using the Knife.

Knife — Warzone camo challenges

Dying EmberUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Knife. Get 5 Kills shortly after sprinting in Warzone using the Knife.
Sunrise LeopardUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Knife. Get 5 Kills against a player that recently damaged you in Warzone using the Knife.

Knife — Multiplayer camo challenges

Dying EnvyUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Knife. Get 50 Kills while the Enforcer Combat Specialty is active in Multiplayer using the Knife.
Tropical LeopardUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Knife. Get a Kill without taking any damage 30 times in Multiplayer using the Knife.

Mode mastery routes

MultiplayerGold Diamond Dark Spine Dark Matter
ZombiesMystic Gold Opal Afterlife Nebula
WarzoneGold Tiger King’s Ransom Catalyst Abyss

Every camo, exact unlocks — see the full Black Ops 6 camo directory.

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Knife — common questions

How do you unlock the Knife in Black Ops 6?

The Knife is a dedicated close-quarters blade in the separate melee slot in Black Ops 6. It is available from the initial weapon selection. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos. Base-game rank unlock; Prestige can relock player-level access unless a Permanent Unlock or blueprint entitlement applies.

How do you unlock camos on the Knife?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two Knife Special challenges shown on this page. Multiplayer follows Gold, Diamond, Dark Spine and Dark Matter; Zombies follows Mystic Gold, Opal, Afterlife and Nebula; Warzone follows Gold Tiger, King’s Ransom, Catalyst and Abyss. Each Mastery finish has its own prerequisite and weapon challenge.

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