The Best CS2 Skins for Knives (Top 15 List)

An old saying goes “Never bring a knife to a gunfight”, and it definitely applies to CS:GO. But if you find yourself in a pinch without any bullets and no other options at your disposal, having a trusty blade in your hand is better than nothing.

CS:GO features a variety of knife models and each of them comes with its own set of skins. Naturally, none of them are the same in terms of rarity, value, and beauty, so let’s take a look at some of the best CS2 skins for knives.

In CS:GO there are 2 different ways to buy/sell/exchange your skins:

• Steam (has its own trading platform)
• 3rd party services such as DMarket. For gamers who want to withdraw their money and trade without a fee.

1. Karambit | Fade

• Flavor Text: This isn’t just a weapon, it’s a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
• Added: 14 August 2013
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $1,990.00
• Case: Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, Revolver Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 3, CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, Operation Bravo Case, Esports 2013 Winter Case, Esports 2014 Summer Case

Falchion Knife | Fade

2. Falchion Knife | Marble Fade

• Flavor Text: The blade is made of many colors, but soon it all looks red
• Added: 16 March 2017
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $181.78
• Case: Spectrum Case, Spectrum 2 Case

Falchion Knife | Marble Fade

3. M9 Bayonet | Doppler (Sapphire)

• Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
• Added: 8 January 2015
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $8,962.47
• Case: Chroma 3 Case, Chroma 2 Case, Chroma Case

Buy M9 Bayonet | Doppler (Sapphire)

AI opponents, also known as bots, have been a part of CS:GO for a long time. While initially they weren’t much more than target dummies, over the years they have evolved and are now decent opponents. Bots still have a long way to go when compared to human enemies, but nevertheless, they are a great way to improve your skills. However, if you are not a fan of them and would like to practice all on your own, you can easily remove them by using console commands. To do so, simply follow our guide on how to remove bots in CS2.

4. Butterfly Knife | Doppler (Ruby)

• Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
• Added: 16 March 2017
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $9,194.00
• Case: Spectrum Case, Spectrum 2 Case

Buy Butterfly Knife | Doppler (Ruby)

5. Karambit | Doppler (Sapphire)

• Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
• Added: 8 January 2015
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $8,416.86
• Case: Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case

Buy Karambit | Doppler (Sapphire)

6. Bayonet | Gamma Doppler (Emerald)

• Added: 16 June 2016
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $647.94
• Case: Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case

Buy Bayonet | Gamma Doppler (Emerald)

CS:GO is a complicated game with multiple aspects intertwining with one another, so it is of utmost importance to understand all of them in order to improve your skills. One such aspect is its economy and understanding how it works. When to save and spend money can often make the difference between victory or a loss.

7. Ursus Knife | Doppler (Black Pearl)

• Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
• Added: 14 March 2019
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $2,194.99
• Case: Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case

Buy Ursus Knife | Doppler (Black Pearl)

8. Karambit | Doppler (Ruby)

• Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
• Added: 8 January 2015
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $1,306.36
• Case: Chroma 3 Case, Chroma 2 Case, Chroma Case

Buy Karambit | Doppler (Ruby)

9. Flip Knife | Gamma Doppler (Phase 4)

• Added: 16 June 2016
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $675.03
• Case: Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case

Buy Flip Knife | Gamma Doppler (Phase 4)

Having excellent game performance in terms of hardware is extremely important because more often than not, it can mean the difference between winning and losing the match. This is why optimizing your performance to ensure smooth gameplay and reduce stuttering and lag should always be your top priority. If you wish to learn how to optimize your game performance, then check out our guide on how to reduce lagging in Counter-Strike and launch options in CS2.

10. Ursus Knife | Marble Fade

• Flavor Text: The blade is made of many colors, but soon it all looks red
• Added: 14 March 2019
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $158.99
• Case: Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case

Buy Ursus Knife | Marble Fade

11. Stiletto Knife | Doppler (Ruby)

• Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
• Added: 14 March 2019
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $7,500.00
• Case: Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case

Buy Stiletto Knife | Doppler (Ruby)

12. M9 Bayonet | Lore

• Added: 16 June 2016
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $378.00
• Case: Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case

Buy M9 Bayonet | Lore

When it comes to CS:GO, knife skins have always been considered a rare commodity and a sign of prestige. Obtaining one can be a little tricky, especially if you don’t know where to start. There are multiple ways to get your hands on a cool CS:GO knife skin, so if you want to know more, then check out our article with all the methods of how to get a knife in CS:GO.

13. Gut Knife | Autotronic

• Added: 15 June 2016
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $93.05
• Case: Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case

Buy Gut Knife | Autotronic

14. Falchion Knife | Doppler (Phase 1)

• Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
• Added: 16 March 2017
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $700.00
• Case: Spectrum Case, Spectrum 2 Case

Buy Falchion Knife | Doppler (Phase 1)

15. Karambit | Case Hardened

• Flavor Text: A little color never hurt anyone
• Added: 14 August 2013
• Quality: Covert
• Starting Price: $639.50
• Case: Revolver Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon 3 Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, ESports 2013 Winter Case, CS:GO Weapon 2 Case, eSports 2013 Case, Operation Bravo Case, CS:GO Weapon Case

Buy Karambit | Case Hardened

With this final entry, we have completed our list of the best CS2 knife skins that you can obtain. So if you are looking to stab some of your opponents in the back, and wish to do so in an unforgettable flashy way, then consider heading over to DMarket and purchasing one of the many gorgeous knife skins on this list.

Check out other lists with the best CS2 skins:

• The Best CS2 Skins for Sniper Rifles
• The Most Expensive Purchases on DMarket
• The Best CS2 Pistols Skins
• Top CS2 Skins for Rifles
• The Best Skins in Counter-Strike 2

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