In Counter-Strike 2, there are both cheap and expensive skins, and there are those whose prices exceed any bounds of common sense. Usually, for a couple of hundred dollars, you can purchase a cool skin for any weapon, but not for knives. Their price starts at the $200 mark. In this article, Bo3.gg delves into why knives in CS2 are so expensive.
What kind of knives are we talking about?
For those who are just starting their journey in the world of Counter-Strike, it's important to know that players start each round with a knife. Close-range weapons are mandatory and cannot be dropped during the match or purchased at the beginning of the round.
In CS2, there are two standard knives. One of them, with a curved blade, is used for attacking. The other one is a more modern blade, used for defense. The design of the standard counter-terrorist knife is based on the rugged Eickhorn Recondo IV model.
In addition to the standard knives, there are nearly two dozen cosmetic variations, each with its unique shape and design: from bayonets to karambits and many other types. It's these cosmetic variations of knives that will be discussed in this article.
Why are knives in CS2 so expensive?
There are three main reasons why knives in CS2 are such sought-after items. Firstly, it's their popularity. Knives have become a cult object in the world of CS2. Game developers put a lot of effort into creating knives that would not only be visually striking but also captivate millions of players. They came up with various animations for knives, from butterfly knife spinning to nimble movements with a paracord knife, which added a special appeal to them.
Secondly, the difficulty of obtaining them. Knives are among the rarest and most valuable items that can be obtained from cases in CS2. Players have to open thousands of cases to get the coveted knife.
And finally, the third reason is that, unlike other skins in CS2, knives cannot be crafted. Unlike other items, knives cannot be created by merging or combining other items. This makes them even more desirable and unique objects in the world of CS2. Thus, besides the aesthetic pleasure of their appearance and animation, knives also provide players with a unique opportunity to flex in any game situation.
Drop from cases
The popularity of knives in CS2 is due to their high demand with limited supply. Knives can only be obtained from cases, through trading, or buying from other players.
The probability of getting a knife when opening a case is just over 0.2%. In other words, on average, you need to open around four hundred cases to get a knife. Even if you assume that these cases were accumulated through long grinding, you still need almost a thousand dollars to get a knife!
But that's not all. The second aspect of the rarity of knives is their float and various paint variations. If you dream of a Karambit Crimson Web and decide to open cases from the Phoenix operation, be prepared for huge expenses. Statistically, you will have to open a whopping five thousand cases.
What about the version with a kill counter? The probability of getting a StatTrak skin is only 10%. This means you'll need to open about 50,000 cases, and spend several days and over $120,000, to succeed. But unfortunately, even in this case, success is not guaranteed. Bo3.gg does not recommend risking and trying your luck; it's better to buy the desired knife directly from the Steam marketplace. It will cost you less and also save you a huge amount of time and nerves.
Knife Crafting in CS2
Another feature of knives that makes them unique among all other weapon skins is that knives cannot be crafted using the crafting system in CS2. Unlike cases, where crafting can be more transparent and less luck-dependent, creating knives in Valve's shooter is not possible.
While we can find plenty of crafting guides for other items, knives do not fall into this category. This becomes one of the reasons why they have such a high price on the market. Why are knives so expensive? Firstly, because every player dreams of them. Secondly, they are genuinely difficult to obtain from cases. But perhaps the most important factor is the inability to create knives through crafting, making them even more desirable and valuable for collectors and players.
In CS2, there are a vast number of skins, but knives remain the most sought-after among gamers. Trying your luck in case openings or buying a ready-made specimen on the marketplace - the choice is yours.
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