Knife Skins
Knives are the premier melee weapons in CS2 and the most collected cosmetics in the game. Each model has its own draw and inspect animations, and every skin comes in multiple wears (and often StatTrak). Browse them all by finish, pattern, and price.
Frequently asked questions
How many knife skins are there in CS2?
There are 576 knife skins across 20 knife models. The largest catalog belongs to the Bayonet, with 35 finishes.
What is the cheapest knife in CS2?
The cheapest knife skins right now are the Shadow Daggers | Bright Water ($33.43, Field-tested), the Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate ($33.49, Field-tested), and the Navaja Knife | Rust Coat ($33.67, Battle-scarred). On average, the most affordable knife model is the Kukri Knife, with a median entry price of $48.30.
How much do knives cost in CS2?
Knife skins range from $33.43 to $50,110.33, counting every exterior and StatTrak™ version. Most of them start between $69.37 and $377.73.
What are the most expensive knife skins?
The most expensive knife skin is the Gut Knife | Forest DDPAT, at up to $50,110.33 as a Factory new copy, followed by the Classic Knife | Crimson Web (up to $50,000.00) and the M9 Bayonet | Doppler Ruby (up to $29,920.00). The highest median price among knives belongs to the Butterfly Knife, at $609.09.
What are the most popular knives in CS2?
The most popular knife skins are the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald, the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 2, and the Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Phase 1. The ranking follows the Popularity sort on this page and updates automatically.
What are the newest knife skins?
The newest knife skins are the Skeleton Knife | Tiger Tooth (Spring Forward, March 2025) and the Skeleton Knife | Marble Fade (Spring Forward, March 2025). The most recent knife model is the Kukri Knife, added with the First Actual CS2 Skins update on February 6, 2024.
What are the odds of unboxing a knife?
Knives are rare special items (★) of the Covert (Red) tier. The estimated chance of getting any ★ item from a case is 0.26%. Knives drop from 35 official CS2 cases; the ones with the most knife skins are the eSports 2013 Winter Case (65 skins), the CS:GO Weapon Case (65 skins), and the Operation Bravo Case (65 skins).
Do knife skins come in StatTrak™?
All 576 knife skins have a StatTrak™ version; the counter records confirmed kills made with the knife. StatTrak™ knives usually cost about 25% more than regular ones.
Which knife finishes depend on the pattern?
Pattern indexes matter for 68 of the 576 knife skins, mainly the Doppler, Gamma Doppler, Fade, Marble Fade, and Lore finishes. The best patterns, such as Case Hardened blue gems or rare Doppler phases, sell far above the regular price.