

Karambit Skins
Modeled after a Southeast Asian claw knife, the Karambit’s curved blade and finger ring enable a dramatic reverse grip spin animation. It ranks among the most iconic—and expensive—skins in the game.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Karambit skins cost?
Karambit skins currently range from $333.90 to $25,000.00 across 35 finishes, counting every exterior and StatTrak™ version. Most Karambit skins start between $425.34 and $1,440.38.
What are the cheapest Karambit skins?
The cheapest Karambit skins right now are the Safari Mesh ($333.90, Field-tested), the Forest DDPAT ($343.34, Well-worn), and the Boreal Forest ($355.14, Field-tested). By entry price, the Karambit line is the 19th cheapest of 20 knife models.
What are the most expensive Karambit skins?
The most expensive Karambit skin is the Crimson Web, which goes for up to $25,000.00 as a StatTrak™ Factory new copy. It is followed by the Gamma Doppler Emerald (up to $8,394.66) and the Doppler Phase 2 (up to $8,388.52).
What are the most popular Karambit skins?
The most popular Karambit skins are the Doppler Phase 1, the Doppler Sapphire, and the Doppler Black Pearl. The ranking follows the Popularity sort on this page and updates automatically.
What are the newest Karambit skins?
The newest Karambit skins are the Gamma Doppler Phase 4 (Gamma Exposure, June 2016) and the Gamma Doppler Phase 3 (Gamma Exposure, June 2016). Of the 35 Karambit finishes, 10 came with the Gamma Exposure update.
When were Karambit skins first released?
The first Karambit skins arrived with the Arms Deal update on August 14, 2013, including the Fade, the Case Hardened, and the Safari Mesh. Today the Karambit line counts 35 finishes.
Which cases contain Karambit skins?
Karambit skins can be unboxed from 16 official CS2 cases: the Chroma 2 Case, the Chroma 3 Case, the Chroma Case, the CS:GO Weapon Case, the CS:GO Weapon Case 2, the CS:GO Weapon Case 3, the eSports 2013 Case, the eSports 2013 Winter Case, the eSports 2014 Summer Case, the Gamma 2 Case, the Gamma Case, the Operation Bravo Case, the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, the Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, the Revolver Case, and the Winter Offensive Weapon Case.
What are the odds of unboxing Karambit skins?
Every Karambit skin is a rare special item (★) of the Covert (Red) tier. The estimated chance of getting any ★ item from a case is 0.26%, and it is shared by every ★ item in that case, so a specific Karambit finish is rarer still.
Do Karambit skins come in StatTrak™?
All 35 Karambit skins have a StatTrak™ version. StatTrak™ adds a counter that records confirmed kills made with the knife. A StatTrak™ Karambit skin usually costs about 5% more than the regular one.
Which Karambit finishes have the best patterns?
Pattern matters most for 17 of the 35 Karambit finishes. The most wanted pattern indexes are the Gamma Doppler Emerald (#1, #7, #69), the Doppler Phase 2 (#1, #7, #69), and the Doppler Black Pearl (#1, #7, #69); a top pattern can cost several times more than an ordinary copy of the same skin.


































