Kitchen Knife
Store Cost: 35 Credits
"Fast melee option with the same base damage as a shovel, but quicker swings."
Fan-made gameplay database. Values vary by seed/version. Updated: 2026.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE
Swings faster than a shovel while dealing the same 1 damage/hit to enemies. Use it when stamina efficiency matters.
Same core interactions as other melee tools (damage varies by enemy type).
LOGISTICS ANALYSIS
As a purchased tool, the ROI (Return on Investment) of the Kitchen Knife depends on crew utility. At 35 credits, it typically requires the successful retrieval of approximately 1 average scrap items to break even. Losing this equipment during a failed run is a meaningful setback for early-game economy.
Standard safety protocols apply to the Kitchen Knife. SAFETY NOTE: This item is highly conductive. During Stormy conditions, the Kitchen Knife can attract lightning. Carrying it outdoors may trigger an immediate run-risk event. Standard protocol: drop the item when you hear static discharge, create distance, wait for the strike, then retrieve. Alternatively, use the "drop-walk-drop" method for safer transport.
EXPERT TIPS
- ➤ Weightless. Good backup if you want mobility without giving up melee utility.