Kunai

The Kunai is a throwing weapon for the secondary slot, released in Update 8. It has a significant amount of DPS, but can be hard to aim with because of its arrow-like arc projection.

This weapon can be sold for.

Characteristics
Advantages:
 * Silent.
 * Infested Runners don't explode on death when killed by this weapon.
 * Can hit multiple enemies in a short line (caused by flying dead bodies and not by the Kunai).
 * Very fast reload speed.
 * Crafted with common materials.
 * Blueprint can be bought on the market.
 * Staggers non-heavy Grineer units and Infested Chargers on every hit.
 * Fast fire rate.
 * Can be 'fired' on automatic.
 * The arc of the shots enable headshots over cover.
 * Two  polarity slots, ideal for Hornet Strike and Barrel Diffusion.

Disadvantages:
 * Has travel time, making it difficult to land an accurate shot at long distances.
 * Stagger can make it awkward to lay multiple hits on a target at long range (using Deep Freeze and or Ice Storm mod recommended).
 * Shoots in an arc, making it difficult for use at long range.
 * While you are holding this weapon, your Spin Attack (Slide Melee) does not get a speed boost. (Bug)
 * Requires large amounts of materials to craft.
 * Does not pass through Grineer Shield Lancer's even with Seeker. (Needs confirmation)
 * Slightly less effective than the Despair.

Acquisition
The Kunai can be purchased for  and the blueprint for.

Weapon Loadouts
See the user build section for builds using this weapon.

Tips

 * Make sure to adjust your aim for moving targets.
 * When using at a distance, aim above the enemy to adjust for Kunai's arc.
 * Especially lethal when paired with Ice mods.
 * Using the Pistol Ammo Mutation mod can help regain lost ammo when needed.
 * Alternatively, bring along Team Ammo Restores.

Bugs

 * Using Quickdraw on the Kunai can cause infinite reloading issues. (Fixed?)
 * As with all thrown sidearms, when performing a Jump Kick, your frame will hold the kunai as dual pistols. Upon hitting the ground and sliding, this will quickly switch back to as it should be. (Fixed?)
 * When A Hobbled Dragon Key is equipped, sprinting (depending on your frame's speed) will cause the Kunai to be held incorrectly. This also applies to sliding (at slow speeds?). (Fixed?)

Trivia

 * The Kunai (苦無) was traditionally a multipurpose tool, similar in design to a crowbar. It could be used for gardening, masonry, and other things.
 * In popular culture, the word "Kunai" is often associated with ninjas and is depicted as a throwing knife.