I don’t know what that is supposed to sound like, but it does not sound like a knife at all. It is one of the most annoying sounds I have ever had to listen to, and the fact that it happens every time you use the knife makes it worse.
Also fix the sound on the pistols they all sound like they’re suppressed! And really sound is everything when contributing to the ambiance of a game. I don’t want to use a .357 magnum and have it go pew pew pew like a suppressed 9MM.
You mean the “zing” noise made when pulling out the Stilletto knife?
I agree that the sound designers could have taken a look to BF4/FarCry 4 for ideas on how to do good weapon sound effects. The effects we have are okay for the most part, but as you say, they lack impact.
If @Joelibear does mean the stiletto, then I believe that sound is supposed to be it unfolding. If you look at the design, the blade folds away into the handle for compact storage.
Much like the cricket bat that sounds like it “slices” through people when you hit them/finish them. Some of the sounds could definitely use some work!