Weapon attack animation

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I'm trying to make a functional close range fighter with the Ken (Street Fighter) sprite. Basically, what I'm looking to do is replace a weapon set, like knives, with a "glove" type set. Is it possible to replace the knife attack animation with the default bare handed attack animation? If so how? I think I have the rest figured out.

Also, I know I'm a new member here but I've been lurking for a while. I attempted a few of my own minor character hacks years ago but didn't get very far. I've figured out how to do a lot more now though. The tools and tutorials here are great.

Thanks to anyone who was involved with the tools and whoever can answer.