We’re o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d. with the Fox TV series by DC Comics, Gotham, in this household. Thomas and I both concur – it’s definitely one of our top 3 favourite TV shows of all time (and dare I say, almost on level with Game of Thrones?).
While watching more recent episodes of Gotham, it’s felt like knives have been popping up left, right, and center on set lately. As a result, we decided to do what we’ve done for quite a number of other TV shows to date (Dual Survival/Naked & Afraid/Dexter): take the time to figure out exactly which knives were used on the set of the TV show.
Take a look at the chart below if, like us, you were curious to know which knives were used in particular episodes of Gotham.
It does seem that the vast majority, if not all, of the knives screened on Gotham are indeed production knives, unlike the knives featured on Dexter, say, which were not only custom made, but were made especially for the set of the TV show by prop managers. This makes it much more likely that we’ll find the exact knife used on the set of the show.
That being said, with the sheer volume of production knives out there, even the fact that the knives used as props on Gotham aren’t customs doesn’t always help – there are so many knives out there that the ones that appear on the show can still be really tricky to identify. So just as a heads up, we may be wrong about identification on a few of them, but have noted whenever we were unsure, or couldn’t find the exact knife, but found something very similar.
Gotham: List of Knives Used in Season 1
| Episode Number |
Date First Aired |
Episode Name |
Approx. Screen Time |
Character Using Knife |
Knife Featured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1, Episode 3 |
October 6, 2014 |
The Balloon- man |
10:18 | Oswald Cobblepot/ Penguin |
Solingen Hubertus Folding Knife |
| Season 1, Episode 7 |
November 3, 2014 |
Penguin’s Umbrella |
27:32 | Oswald Cobblepot/ Penguin |
Unknown knife; steel/ titanium scales – similar to Kershaw Volt SS (purely in terms of styling) |
| Season 1, Episode 14 |
February 2, 2015 |
The Fear- some Dr. Crane |
37:36 | Harvey Bullock |
Looks like this discontinued version of the Spyderco Persian, but with thumb studs. |
| Season 1, Episode 20 |
April 20, 2015 |
Under the Knife |
03:30 & 08:09 |
The Ogre | Spyderco Vallotton Sub-Hilt Folding Knife |
| 37:46 | Ed Nigma | Benchmade 9052 AFO II Tanto Automatic Knife |
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| Season 1, Episode 21 |
April 27, 2015 |
The Anvil or the Hammer |
25:32 & 35:59 |
The Ogre | Spyderco Vallotton Sub-Hilt Folding Knife |
| Season 1, Episode 22 |
May 4, 2015 |
All Happy Families Are Alike |
09:42 | Oswald Cobblepot/ Penguin |
Scalpel (looks it might be a Bard Parker, similar to this one) |
| 13:11 & 40:15 |
Carmine Falcone |
Vintage Italian Stiletto Knife with Stag Scales similar to Puma Knives 210563 Medici Lockback Knife |
That’s all so far, but we’ll do our best to stay up to date with this list as new seasons and episodes air!
If you feel like you might have a suggestion/correction with regards to any of the knives listed above, do let us know. We’re reasonably sure about the accuracy, but of course shots are not exactly optimal, as the action’s concentrating on the characters – not the knives ;).
Enjoy guys! And as always – be sure to let us know in the comments if there are any other TV shows you’d like us to do this for.
Can someone please help me figure out what knife was used by Jerome in season 4 episode 17 of Gotham… Thanks
Looks like a cold Steel ti lite with aluminum handles.
Wow I just stumbled upon this because I love Gotham and I LOVE knives! There were 3 other knives that I identified about a year ago but I can’t remember what they were. I need to rewatch seasons 1 and 2 anyways. Someone in the props dept. of Gotham was bitten by the knife Spyder. I actually stopped carrying my subhilt for a few days after seeing that it’s the Ogre’s preferred toy to caress the ladies with… the guy did have style though. Keep up the great work with the articles guys… but yall should definitely work on redoing the Best Of Spyderco article ; there are so many great models that company has produced and still produces that didn’t get the shout out they deserve. I realize that due to the fact there are so many makes it difficult, but it’s a solid reason to get to play with more spydies. If you guys are interested I might be able to help in the acquisition of some of my favorites
What is the knive used by Barbara Keen at the church Season 2 episode 8 “Tonight’s the Night”? Thank you.
Season 2 episode 8, about 36 minutes in, it was Barbara with the knife in the church. My mistake, just was thinking of Tabbie. That is some sort of modified tanto blade , not sure who makes it.
Similar to the schrade f12
Galvan’s hottie sis was also sporting a near tanto style blade but with a belly curve instead of straight blade and g10 grips in maybe black and green in the second season. Don’t know what episode, but near the beginning of the season.
Oswald kills a fisherman at the end of the first episode 1 with the man’s SOG XL Fielder.
Hey guys!
Does anyone know what knife penguin used to kill the candidate in season 2 episode 4
Approximately at 22:06.
Thanks in advance!
The knife used by Falcone is closer to a Kissing Crane stag handle stiletto than Puma Medici. The Medici has a folding guard and Falcone’s knife doesn’t. Also the Medici is a much smaller knife.
What type of knife was used by Selina Kyle in Season 1 Episode 1 & 20?
It’s a Black Arrow OTF knife.
http://www.bladeplay.com/item–Black-Arrow-OTF-Automatic–3862
Thanks, good to know
Another one… Season 2 episode 10 “The Son of Gotham”. The thug that threatens Bruce and Silver to find out what Galavan told them about who killed Bruce’s parents is brandishing a Spyderco Police VG-10 (with the trade marks removed).
http://images.knifecenter.com/thumb/1500×1500/knifecenter/spyderco-knives/images/SP07Pn.jpg
Noticed that! Gotta get on updating this thing! Also, Galvan’s sister was sporting the Cold Steel Tiger Claw when she was fighting Alfred this episode.
Cannot wait til the next ep airs :D. This one was so good.
Crossing fingers that one of the reproduction companies produces the Wayne family bowie knife soon. Hell of a knife there.
So true! Honestly, that’s one gorgeous knife, I have to agree.
Cold Steel Steel Tiger karambit in the episode “Scarification;” season 2.
Thanks!
Being a knife nerd and loving gotham. I’d say that was actually a bill deshivs leverletto.
Howdy Alex, thanks for the information- are you talking about the knife used by Penguin during Episode 3?
I don’t think so, the Leverletto has quillons either side of the handle but the knife that the Penguin uses doesn’t. That’s assuming that the YouTube video I just watched of the Leverletto was the same model you’re thinking of. I do actually own a Hubertus knife that is very close to the one he uses, although the on-screen one is a slightly larger model.
Can someone please help me figure out what knife was used by Jerome in season 4 episode 17 of Gotham… Thanks
Episode 3 – The Balloon Man: At 10:18 Oswald Cobblepot pulls a Solingen Hubertus automatic knife from his pocket after counting his change.
HTH :).
Tyty!! Good eye there, sir! Completely missed that one!