How To Improve Weapon Durability in Mafia The Old Country

In Mafia: The Old Country, knives are an essential part of your arsenal, serving both as a silent weapon and a crucial utility tool. Not only can your knife be used for combat, but it's also perfect for jimmying open locks and prying open containers. To keep your blade in top condition, you'll need to master the use of whetstones to maintain its durability.This guide will show you how to find and use whetstones to sharpen your knife and explain the different knife types available to ensure you're always ready for a fight.

Mafia The Old Country: Improve Weapon Durability

How to Get and Use Whetstones

Whetstones are a consumable item used to restore your knife's durability. They are not abundant, and finding them requires careful resource management.

Obtaining a Whetstone

• Mission Start: You are typically given a fresh whetstone at the beginning of every new mission. This is your most reliable source.
• Looting: On rare occasions, you may find a whetstone by looting the bodies of slain enemies.

Sharpening Your Knife

A whetstone will last for a long time, often for the duration of anentire mission, allowing you to sharpen your knife as needed.

• Equip Your Knife: Make sure your knife is the active weapon in your hand.
• Press the Sharpen Button: While your knife is equipped, press the designated button for your platform to begin the sharpening animation.

Platform	Button
PC	R
PlayStation	Square
Xbox	X

It's best to sharpen your knife before its durability meter is completely depleted. If your knife gets to zero sharpness, the game will automatically force a sharpening animationbefore you can use it, which can leave you vulnerable duringhigh-intensity combat or stealth encounters.

Understanding Knife Durability

Unlike guns that use ammo, knives in Mafia: The Old Country rely on durability, or sharpness. Every time you use your knife—whether it's for a stealthtakedown, a duel, or prying open a lockbox—its durability decreases. Adull knife becomes less effective in combat and can take longer toperform utility actions.

You can monitor your knife's sharpness in your inventory or on your HUD.Keeping it in top condition ensures maximum damage output and speed forcritical moments.

Choosing the Right Knife for the Job

Your choice of knife also plays a major role in how you approach a mission.Different knives have different strengths, special abilities, anddurability ratings. Purchasing the right one can make all thedifference.

Here are the three main types of knives and their specialties:

Knife Type	Specialty	Best For...
Stiletto	High Durability and agility	Extended missions, looting many containers, or prolonged duels. It is the best choice for beginners.
Scannaturi	Knife Throwing special action	Ranged takedowns during stealth missions to quietly eliminate enemies from a distance.
Rasolu	One-Hit Kills during active combat	Aggressive, up-close assassinations and swiftly ending knife duels.

When purchasing a knife, always check its stats to see if it suits yourneeds. For instance, a Stiletto is a good choice if you're focused onlooting and want to conserve your whetstones, while a Scannaturi isperfect for a stealthy approach.

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