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UnpoisonedPoisonPoison+Poison++
Steel knife
Released14 April 2003 (Update)
MembersYes
Quest itemNo
Properties
TradeableYes
EquipableYes
StackableYes
NoteableNo
OptionsWield, Drop
ExamineA finely balanced throwing knife.
Values
Value11 coins
High alch6 coins
Low alch4 coins
Weight0 kg
Grand Exchange
Exchange76 coins (info)
Buy limit7,000
Daily volume84,410
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Advanced data
Item ID865
LinkMOID

The steel knife is a throwing knife that requires a Ranged level of 5 to wield. It is stronger than an iron knife but weaker than a black knife. To create steel knives, the player must have at least 37 Smithing. Each steel bar will create 5 steel knives and give the player 37.5 Smithing experience. They can be poisoned and can be wielded with a shield or god book for protection.

Throwing knives are among the fastest weapons in the game (along with darts), and are commonly used for PKing or training Ranged. Steel knives can be purchased from Martin Thwait's Lost and Found shop in the Rogues' Den with 50 Thieving and 50 Agility. A single steel knife also spawns in the cave of the Kendal located north of the Mountain Camp.

Combat stats

UnpoisonedPoisonPoison+Poison++
 Attack bonuses
StabSlashCrushMagicRanged
+0+0+0+0+8
 Defence bonuses
StabSlashCrushMagicRanged
+0+0+0+0+0
 Other bonusesSlot
StrengthRangedMagic damagePrayerOne-handed slot table
+0+7+0%+0List
Combat styleAttack typeWeapon styleAttack speedRangeExperienceLevel boost
AccurateLightAccurate3 ticks (1.8s)4 tilesRanged Hitpoints+3 Ranged
RapidLightRapid2 ticks (1.2s)4 tilesRanged HitpointsNone
LongrangeLightLongrange3 ticks (1.8s)6 tilesRanged Defence Hitpoints+3 Defence

Creation

Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Smithing Smithing37 (b)37.5
Members
Ticks5 (3s)
ToolsFacilities Anvil
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Steel bar1572
Total cost572
Steel knife5380
Profit−192
Profit after GE Tax−197
Requirements
Members
Ticks0 (0s)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Steel knife5380
Weapon poison1232
Total cost612
Steel knife(p)5895
Profit283
Profit after GE Tax268
Requirements
Members
Ticks0 (0s)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Steel knife5380
Weapon poison(+)1861
Total cost1,241
Steel knife(p+)5680
Profit−561
Profit after GE Tax−571
Requirements
Members
Ticks0 (0s)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Steel knife5380
Weapon poison(++)12,226
Total cost2,606
Steel knife(p++)52,810
Profit204
Profit after GE Tax149

Item sources

SourceLevelQuantityRarityLeague region
Ava's accumulatorN/A 15/2,000Asgarnia&MorytaniaFremennik
Ranging cape accumulatorN/A 15/2,000Kandarin
Dagannoth Supreme303 50–1505/128Fremennik
Skeleton brute132 103/128Kandarin
Barrel (Shaman Caves)N/A 1UncommonKaramja&FremennikKaramja&Kandarin
Angry barbarian spirit166 103/128Kandarin
Berserk barbarian spirit166 103/128Kandarin
Enraged barbarian spirit166 103/128Kandarin
Skeleton heavy130 103/128Kandarin
Skeleton hero146 103/128Kandarin
Skeleton thug130 103/128Kandarin
Skeleton warlord132 103/128Kandarin
Zombie (Tarn's Lair) Low level40–56 15/128Morytania
Accumulator max capeN/A 15/2,000Asgarnia&MorytaniaFremennik

Spawns

Location Members Spawns Map League region
Kendal's LairMembers1Show mapFremennik Fremennik✓

Shop locations

SellerLocationNumber
in stock		Restock
time		Price
sold at		Price
bought at		Change
Per		MembersLeague region
Martin Thwait's Lost and Found.Rogues' Den51m 11 62.0%MembersAsgarnia
Arcuani's Archery Supplies Demonic Pacts LeagueTal Teklan800N/A 11 61.0%MembersVarlamore

Changes

Date Changes
7 July 2021
(Update)

The position of the weapon and its variants on female players has been adjusted so that they appear to be equipped properly.

20 September 2006
(Update)
  • The extra strong poisoned variant was renamed from "Steel knife(+)" to "Steel knife(p+)".
  • The super strong poisoned variant was renamed from "Steel knife(s)" to "Steel knife(p++)".
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Source

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