AK-47 | Case Hardened is a heritage skin from the original Arms Deal update, released in August 2013 from the CS:GO Weapon Case. This AK-47 has been finished in a Patina style with the Case Hardened treatment, recreating heat-tempered steel that blooms into swirls of cobalt, violet, and straw-gold across the receiver, barrel, and magazine. Rich redwood on the handguard and stock grounds the iridescent metal with classic AK character. Every piece is pattern-dependent; collectors chase “Blue Gem” indices that push solid blue across the play side. In Factory New condition, the tempered sheen is flawless—no edge wear, scratches, or dull spots—so the colors remain glassy and intense during inspect animations. Durable, historic, and endlessly varied, AK-47 | Case Hardened brings industrial artistry to a fan-favorite rifle and stands as a perennial grail for dedicated AK enjoyers.