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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.

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

Karambit Fade

Falchion Knife | Fade

2. Falchion Knife | Marble Fade

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: $499.99
  • Case: Spectrum Case, Spectrum 2 Case

Falchion Knife | Marble Fade

3. M9 Bayonet | Doppler (Sapphire)

M9 Bayonet Doppler (Sapphire)

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)

Butterfly Knife Doppler (Ruby)
  • Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
  • Added: 16 March 2017
  • Quality: Covert
  • Starting Price: $9194.00
  • Case: Spectrum Case, Spectrum 2 Case

Buy Butterfly Knife | Doppler (Ruby)

5. Karambit | Doppler (Sapphire)

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)

Bayonet Gamma Doppler (Emerald)

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)

Ursus Knife Doppler (Black Pearl)
  • Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
  • Added: 14 March 2019
  • Quality: Covert
  • Starting Price: $2194.99
  • Case: Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case

Buy Ursus Knife | Doppler (Black Pearl)

8. Karambit | Doppler (Ruby)

Karambit Doppler (Ruby)

Buy Karambit | Doppler (Ruby)

9. Flip Knife | Gamma Doppler (Phase 4)

Flip Knife Gamma Doppler (Phase 4)

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

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: $601.52
  • Case: Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case

Buy Ursus Knife | Marble Fade

11. Stiletto Knife | Doppler (Ruby)

Stiletto Knife Doppler (Ruby)
  • Flavor Text: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal
  • Added: 14 March 2019
  • Quality: Covert
  • Starting Price: $7500.00
  • Case: Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case

Buy Stiletto Knife | Doppler (Ruby)

12. M9 Bayonet | Lore

M9 Bayonet Lore

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

Gut Knife Autotronic

Buy Gut Knife | Autotronic

14. Falchion Knife | Doppler (Phase 1)

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

Karambit Case Hardened

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.

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