How to attack with knife?

[Voss]

When using Slippery Bastard I can easily use the lasso to hogtie an enemy, but it takes to much time. Is there a better method for a direct attack that does not enter into grappling where I loose the initiave?

 

Seems every now an then I can just push the other player down and attack, but not sure how I'm doing that.

 

[watery buffalo]

The attacks work like this: Use the "square" or "X" button (depending on your system) to block. After that press the "O" or "B" button to slash. 

If you want to run at them you use the right trigger. 

Edited January 9, 2019 by watery buffalo

[Voss]

Are you saying I should be able to sprint and attack with a knife without getting in a "brawl"?

I can't seem to get this to work even with testing with a friend. I'll try RT again and maybe it's just a timing issue on my part.