Complete CS2 Knife Skin Guide for Every Budget
Nothing says dedication to CS2 like a great knife. Whether you are hunting your first affordable blade or chasing a rare pattern, this guide covers every price tier of CS2 knives.
Budget Knives (Under $100)
Entry-level knives that still look and feel great in-game.
★ Falchion Knife | Autotronic
★ Kukri Knife | Case Hardened
★ Nomad Knife | Night Stripe
★ Huntsman Knife | Lore
★ Huntsman Knife | Damascus Steel
★ Gut Knife | Lore
★ Bowie Knife | Lore
★ Bowie Knife | Ultraviolet
★ Survival Knife | Ultraviolet
★ Survival Knife | Stained
★ Paracord Knife | Damascus Steel
★ Bowie Knife | Black Laminate
Popular Knives ($100-$500)
The most popular knives in the mid-range sweet spot.
★ Butterfly Knife | Lore
★ M9 Bayonet | Lore
★ Nomad Knife | Tiger Tooth
★ Bowie Knife | Marble Fade
★ Huntsman Knife | Tiger Tooth
★ Skeleton Knife | Scorched
★ Nomad Knife | Ultraviolet
★ Gut Knife | Autotronic
★ Butterfly Knife | Ultraviolet
★ Karambit | Lore
★ Karambit | Freehand
★ Talon Knife | Tiger Tooth
Rare Knife Patterns
The rarest and most sought-after knife pattern variations.
★ Butterfly Knife | Doppler (Black Pearl)
★ Butterfly Knife | Doppler (Ruby)
★ Karambit | Doppler (Black Pearl)
★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler (Emerald)
★ M9 Bayonet | Doppler (Ruby)
★ Karambit | Doppler (Ruby)
★ M9 Bayonet | Doppler (Black Pearl)
★ Karambit | Gamma Doppler (Emerald)
★ M9 Bayonet | Gamma Doppler (Emerald)
★ Butterfly Knife | Doppler (Sapphire)
★ Karambit | Doppler (Sapphire)
★ M9 Bayonet | Doppler (Sapphire)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest CS2 knife?
We track 48 knife skins starting from $$55.32. The cheapest knives are typically Gut Knives or Navaja Knives in Safari Mesh or Scorched finishes.
What is the most popular CS2 knife?
The Butterfly Knife, Karambit, and M9 Bayonet consistently rank as the most popular knife types. Our Popular Knives section shows current community favorites.
Are CS2 knives a good investment?
Knives tend to hold value better than most skins due to consistent demand. Rare patterns and low-float knives can appreciate significantly over time.
How do knife patterns work in CS2?
Each knife has a pattern index that determines its visual appearance. Some patterns, like Fade percentages or Case Hardened blue gem patterns, are much rarer and more valuable.
