How Do I Stab With the Bowie in "Red Dead Redemption"?
- 1). Press and hold "L1" (PlayStation 3) or "left bumper" (Xbox 360) to open your weapon wheel.
- 2). Use the left joystick to toggle through weapons until you highlight the bowie knife. Release "L1" or "left bumper." John holsters his gun and pull out his knife.
- 3). Approach a target and press "L2" or "left trigger" to aim. Once you lock on your target, press "R2" or "right trigger" to swing your knife. Continue tapping "R2" or "right trigger" until your target is dead.
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