However, it is not all about being able to use your sharp object to great effect. It’s also about looking sharp while you cut someone down to size. If you want to do this, you will need a skin for your knife that stands out from the pack. So here is a helpful list of the best CS GO knife skins.
M9 Bayonet | Autotronic
The M9 BAYONET | Autotronic was added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on the 15 June 2016. It was part of the release of the Gamma Case & Gamma 2 Case and is currently starting at $387.00 on the Steam Market.
- Description: It has been anodized red and uses steel mesh to lighten the weight.
- Cheapest Steam price: $387.00
- Drops from: Gamma Case & Gamma 2 Case
- First Appeared: 15 June 2016
Do you like your knife skins to have a red tinge on them? As if they’ve already seen some action? Well, Autotronic has just that going for it. With a blocky red accent and an otherwise conventional design. It allows the blood-red accents to stand out. If this sounds like your ideal setup for a melee weapon, then add this to your roster.
Karambit | Crimson Web
The KARAMBIT | Crimson Web was added to CS GO on the 14 August 2013. It was part of the release of the Revolver Case Operation, Vanguard Weapon Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, CS2 (CSGO) Weapon Case 3, eSports 2013 Winter Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, CS2 (CSGO) Weapon Case 2, eSports 2013 Case, CS2 (CSGO) Weapon Case and Operation Bravo Case and is currently starting at $11.30 on the Steam Market.
- Description: Be careful where you walk, you never know where the web is spread.
- Cheapest Steam price: $350.53
- Drops from: Revolver Case Operation, Vanguard Weapon Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, CS2 (CSGO) Weapon Case 3, eSports 2013 Winter Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, CS: GO Weapon Case 2, eSports 2013 Case, CS: GO Weapon Case, Operation Bravo Case
- First Appeared: 14 August 2013
Why do people have arachnophobia? This knife skin must go a long way towards that phobia. This knife's blade is completely red and plays host to a black spider’s Web. This along with a slick black handle allows the design to come together beautifully. It pretty much looks like a venomous spider fang. What more could you ask for in a melee loadout.
Karambit | Doppler
The KARAMBIT | Doppler was added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on the 8 January 2015. It was part of the release of the Chroma 3 Case, Chroma 2 Case as well as the Chroma Case and is currently starting at $589.22 on the Steam Market.
- Description: Getting lost in its color can prove fatal.
- Cheapest Steam price: $589.22
- Drops from: Chroma 3 Case, Chroma 2 Case and Chroma Case
- First Appeared: 8 January 2015
This design is truly mesmerizing. It mixes a blend of deep purples and pinks together to give a design reminiscent of a solar system or a portal to another universe. So if you want to send your enemies packing from the realm of the living to an alternate universe, doppler is the skin to go for.
Gut Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald
The GUT KNIFE | Gamma Doppler Emerald was added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on the 15 June 2016. It was part of the release of the Gamma Case and Gamma 2 Case and is currently starting at $165.83 on the Steam Market.
- Description: It has been painted with black and silver metallic paints using a marbleizing medium, then candy-coated.
- Cheapest Steam price: $165.83
- Drops from: Gamma Case and Gamma 2 Case
- First Appeared: 15 June 2016
A variation on the doppler design from above that has a completely different feel and aesthetic. The emerald green metallic finish of the blade, coupled with the light tones of the wooden handle all come together to create a weapon that looks almost elven. So if you want to bring a bit of elf culture to the conflict zone of Dust2. Then doppler is our top pick.
Karambit | Gamma Doppler
The KARAMBIT | Gamma Doppler was added to CS GO on the 15 June 2016. It was part of the release of the Gamma Case such as Gamma 2 Case and is currently starting at $678.54 on the Steam Market.
- Description: It has been painted with black and silver metallic paints using a marbleizing medium, then candy-coated.
- Cheapest Steam price: 678.54$
- Drops from: Gamma Case and Gamma 2 Case
- First Appeared: 15 June 2016
So what do you get it if you combine the last two entries? Gamma doppler of course. This skin takes aspects of the last two doppler variants and combines them to give a new design. This one with a finish that makes it look though the blade has been dipped in nuclear waste. Either that or you could perceive it as an ominous ethereal fog. Either way, all the more reason to equip this one to your melee load out.
M9 Bayonet | Lore
The M9 BAYONET | Lore was added to CS GO on the 15 June 2016. It was part of the release of the Gamma Case such as Gamma 2 Case and is currently starting at $324.57 on the Steam Market.
- Description: It has been custom painted with knotwork.
- Cheapest Steam price: $324.57
- Drops from: Gamma Case and Gamma 2 Case
- First Appeared: 15 June 2016.
Lore is a design that has it’s roots firmly in the Celtic era of folklore, hence the name. With Celtic symbols embroidered on the golden, shimmering blade. Plus a green handle that looks rather similar to a frag grenade. It’s very clear that this one is a not so subtle not to Celtic and Irish heritage. So if you have any Irish blood yourself, why not wear this one as a badge of pride.
Talon Knife | Marble Fade
The TALON KNIFE | Marble Fade was added to CS GO on the 13 March 2019. It was part of the release of the Prisma Case such as Prisma 2 Case and is currently starting at $812.71 on the Steam Market.
- Description: The blade is made of many colors, but soon it all looks red.
- Cheapest Steam price: $812.71
- Drops from: Prisma Case and Prisma 2 Case
- First Appeared: 13 March 2019.
Fitting that the knife is named talon because this skin makes the blade look like it belongs to tropical parrot with a score to settle. With a mix of red, blue, purple and yellow.
This blade just screams Piña coladas but with a hint of danger. Though with the sandy coloured handle it won’t feel completely out of place when on the battlefield. Pick this one up if you like pina coladas and going out in the rain. Here is a good marble fade guide if you want to know more about this topic.
M9 Bayonet | Slaughter
The M9 BAYONET | Slaughter was added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on the 14 August 2013. It was part of the release of the Operation Hydra Case and is currently starting at $345.12 on the Steam Market.
- Description: Valeria doesn't pay Javier to ask questions... she pays him to pry out answers.
- Cheapest Steam price: $345.12
- Drops from: Revolver Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, CS2 (CSGO) Weapon Case 3, eSports 2013 Winter Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, CS2 (CSGO) Weapon Case 2, eSports 2013 Case, CS2 (CSGO) Weapon Case, Operation Bravo Case.
- First Appeared: 14 August 2013.
From a more jovial skin to one that just screams bloodlust. Slaughter’s design is essentially a camo pattern though in shades of red. So the only way you’re going to blend out of sight is in a bloodbath. Though if you want to live your Rambo fantasy and deliver carnage, then this is exactly what you’ll be needing.
Falchion | Tiger Tooth
The FALCHION | Tiger Tooth was added to CS GO on the 16 March 2017. It was part of the release of the Spectrum 2 Case and Spectrum Case and is currently starting at $212.32 on the Steam Market.
- Description: Like the tiger it is rare... like the tiger it is deadly...
- Cheapest Steam price: $212.32
- Drops from: Spectrum 2 Case and Spectrum Case
- First Appeared: 16 March 2017
Did somebody say Joe Exotic. Well you can be the tiger king with this skin. With a stylish tiger print design in traditional colours. It makes this skin the quintessential choice for any gun totin’, mullet having player. So add this one to your roster and take care of all your foes with ease. Especially Carole Baskin.
Butterfly | Ultraviolet
The BUTTERFLY | Ultraviolet was added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on the 16 March 2017. It was part of the release of theSpectrum 2 Case and Spectrum Case and is currently starting at $271.32 on the Steam Market.
- Description: Elegant design paired with brutal intent
- Cheapest Steam price: $271.32
- Drops from: Spectrum 2 Case and Spectrum Case
- First Appeared: 16 March 2017
Ending on a more subtle note, we have ultraviolet. This sleek black design with stylish royal purple accents brings an air of decadence to the battlefield. With its sharp design and midnight color scheme, this one is perfect for the player who likes the finer things. Pick this one up for sure.
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So that’s the end of our list of the finest quality knife skins that CS2 (CSGO) has to offer. If there was one on the list that tickled your fancy then be sure to add it to your arsenal and when you need to engage in a little bit of close quarters combat, you’ll not only have a trick up your sleeve, you’ll have a stylish one. Buy or either trade the skin that represents you best and get into the action.