Better Kukri Custom Model
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #61 of 94 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better Kukri
This is a brand new scratch made mesh replacer for the existing kukri ingame which to what it looks like to me is a placeholder, it was quite jarring when I first played through the game when I saw it since all its blade smoothing groups where broken and it had very low detail in general, so I decided to make this new one to replace it and hopefully fit in a bit better with the other weapons.
The mesh was made with cyberpunks asset system in mind so a lot of the detail relies on actual geometric normals which isn’t my preferred route and is my first time doing something like that since I’m used to more traditional baking and texturing workflows. I also had to reuse mask files from another weapon due to current modding limitations but still all in all I’m happy with the results and it’s way better then the original.
We can now use custom textures!
Installation:
Drag and drop the archive folder into the Cyberpunk 2077 directory or use Vortex to install it.
Tools used:
- CP77 Tools by the Wolvenkit team
- CP77mesh Noesis plugin by alphaZomega
Credits:
-Mesh and Implementation - TheFriedturkey
Special thanks to the Cyberpunk 2077 Modding discord server because without their support and help, and hard work into research I would simply not have been able to make this mod!
Thanks to alphaZomega for finding the method of adding new textures to meshes!
You can join here: discord.gg/2077
Better Kukri Custom Model replaces the vanilla kukri's placeholder mesh with a brand new scratch-made model, addressing the jarring blade smoothing groups. This is a purely cosmetic weapon mesh replacer for players who want a more polished look. With 989 endorsements and 206,665 downloads, it's a popular choice for visual upgrades.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 989 endorsements and 206k downloads.
- Scratch-made mesh means a unique, polished look, not a lazy retexture.
- Directly addresses a common complaint about the vanilla kukri's placeholder look.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may be outdated for the current game version.
- Purely cosmetic—if you want new weapons or stats, this isn't it.
For players who use the kukri and are bothered by its default placeholder model. If you want a cleaner, more detailed blade without changing gameplay, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for new weapons or gameplay tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a mesh replacer, just drop the files into your game's data folder—no mod manager needed.
- If you're on a version newer than 2021, test it in-game; if it doesn't work, check for a compatibility patch.
- Make sure to back up the original kukri mesh if you want to revert.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- TheFriedturkey
- Version
- v2
- Downloads
- 206,665
- Endorsements
- 989
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/12/2021
- Updated
- 2/15/2021
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