{"id":30447,"date":"2025-10-27T13:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/?p=30447"},"modified":"2025-10-27T13:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:48:55","slug":"how-to-craft-a-butterfly-knife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/news\/cs-2\/how-to-craft-a-butterfly-knife\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Craft a Butterfly Knife in CS2 \u2013 2025 Update Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/news\/app\/730\/view\/516350567072662004?l=english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS2 update<\/a>, players can now use Trade Up Contracts to craft knives and gloves \u2014 a major change to the in-game economy. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you exactly how to craft one of the most iconic weapons in Counter-Strike 2: the Butterfly Knife. You\u2019ll learn which skins and cases to use, the crafting requirements, and how to maximize your odds of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">You can also read more about how this update reshaped the skin economy and created new CS2 millionaires in <a href=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/news\/cs-2\/counter-strike-2-update-that-created-millionaires-knife-crafting-sends-skin-prices-soaring\/\">Blix.gg\u2019s coverage of the Knife Crafting Update<\/a>.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Craft a Butterfly Knife in CS2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Counter-Strike 2 features a wide range of Butterfly Knife skins, but crafting a specific one depends on the <strong>five <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Covert<\/mark> skins<\/strong> you use in the <strong>Trade Up<\/strong> Contract. To improve your chances of getting the desired Butterfly Knife, make sure all five skins come from the same case collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can currently obtain Butterfly Knives from the following cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Operation Breakout Weapon Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Operation Riptide Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Dreams &amp; Nightmares Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Spectrum Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Spectrum 2 Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When crafting, if you use <strong>five <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Covert<\/mark>-quality skins<\/strong>, your resulting item will also be <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Covert<\/mark><\/strong>. Keep in mind that <strong>skins of lower rarity than <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Covert <\/mark>cannot be used<\/strong> in the new Trade Up system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Process of Crafting a Butterfly Knife in CS2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-52.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-52.png 1024w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-52-300x41.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-52-768x104.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-52-150x20.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-52-450x61.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CS2 Trade Up Contract Interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s walk through the step-by-step process of crafting a Butterfly Knife using the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Spectrum 2 Case<\/mark><\/strong> as an example, with <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>P250 | See Ya Later<\/strong> <\/mark>skins as inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47-1024x294.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47-1024x294.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47-768x220.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47-1536x441.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47-150x43.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47-450x129.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47-1200x344.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-47.jpg 1854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Counter-Strike 2 Trade Up Contract menu showing five Covert skins for Butterfly Knife crafting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the Trade Up Contract<\/strong> \u2013 From the <em>Inventory<\/em> tab in the main menu, select the Trade Up option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Your Skins<\/strong> \u2013 Place <strong>five <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Covert <\/mark>skins<\/strong> from the same collection (in this case, <em>P250 | See Ya Later<\/em> from the Spectrum 2 Case).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm and Proceed<\/strong> \u2013 Click <strong>Proceed<\/strong> to finalize the trade-up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-46-6-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-46-6-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-46-6-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-46-6-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-46-6-150x80.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-46-6-450x240.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-46-6.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CS2 Trade Up section: Dropped Knife<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your freshly crafted <strong>Butterfly Knife<\/strong> or <strong>Gloves <\/strong>instantly appear in your inventory\u2014 no animation or delay is involved. Remember, once the contract is completed, <strong>the outcome is final and cannot be undone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your new item will be immediately available for <strong>trade or sale<\/strong>. You can list it directly on the <a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Steam Market<\/strong><\/a> or through <strong>trusted third-party trading platforms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Skins to Use for Crafting a Butterfly Knife in CS2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-49.png 512w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-49-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-49-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-49-450x338.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CS2 Weapon Skin: M4A1-S | Cyrex<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>All <strong>Covert-quality skins<\/strong> from the collections listed below can be used to craft a Butterfly Knife. However, keep in mind that many of these items are <strong>expensive<\/strong>, and the investment may not always be worth it depending on market prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the key collections and their Covert skins:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Case Name<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Covert Skins<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Spectrum Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>AK-47 | Bloodsport<br>USP-S | Neo-Noir<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Spectrum 2 Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>AK-47 | The Empress<br>P250 | See Ya Later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Dreams &amp; Nightmares Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>MP9 | Starlight Protector<br>AK-47 | Nightwish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Operation Breakout Weapon Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>P90 | Asiimov<br>M4A1-S | Cyrex<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Operation Riptide Case<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>AK-47 | Leet Museo<br>Desert Eagle | Ocean Drive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CS2 Weapon Cases and Their Covert Skins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a <strong>budget-friendly crafting setup<\/strong>, use <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">P250 | See Ya Later<\/mark><\/strong> or <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">MP9 | Starlight Protector<\/mark><\/strong> \u2014 they\u2019re usually the most affordable options among the required collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some players believe that using <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">M4A1-S | Cyrex<\/mark><\/strong> and <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">P90 | Asiimov<\/mark><\/strong> slightly increases the chance of getting a Butterfly Knife, though this theory remains <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">unconfirmed<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful Tips for Crafting a Butterfly Knife in CS2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50-1024x393.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50-1024x393.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50-768x295.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50-1536x589.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50-150x58.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50-450x173.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50-1200x460.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50.jpg 1906w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CSROI Web Interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Limit the Number of Collections<\/mark><br><\/strong>Each additional collection you include in a Trade Up Contract expands the potential outcome pool. This drastically reduces your odds of crafting the specific Butterfly Knife you want. For more consistent results, stick to <strong>one or two collections<\/strong> only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Track Market Trends<\/mark><br><\/strong>Since the knife crafting update, prices for <strong>Covert skins<\/strong> have surged \u2014 but this hype may not last. Keep an eye on <strong>market analytics tools<\/strong> to catch early price drops or rising trends before they shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Mind the Trade Cooldown<\/mark><br><\/strong>Items received through <strong>player trades<\/strong> come with a <strong>7-day cooldown<\/strong> before they can be used in crafting contracts.<br>If you want to <strong>craft instantly<\/strong>, buy skins <strong>directly from the Steam Market<\/strong>, which skips the waiting period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Use Tools to Plan Smart<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To calculate the <strong>average investment and crafting odds<\/strong>, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/csroi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CSROI<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To check which <strong>cases are currently popular or profitable<\/strong>, use<a href=\"https:\/\/csgocasetracker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>CSGO Case Tracker<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line: Strategy Over Luck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new knife crafting update is one of the biggest game-changers CS2 has ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It adds depth, strategy, and a whole new layer of risk to the economy \u2014 but for those who play it smart, it\u2019s an exciting opportunity to profit and experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand the mechanics, pick collections wisely, and follow real-time market data \u2014 and your next Trade Up Contract might just land that dream Butterfly Knife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ \u2013 Butterfly Knife Crafting in CS2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can you craft a Butterfly Knife in CS2 with different collections?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Yes, but doing so lowers your odds significantly. Each collection you mix expands the outcome pool, meaning you\u2019re less likely to land the specific Butterfly Knife you want. For the best results, stick to one collection only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I get a 100% chance of getting a Butterfly Knife by using Covert items from the same collection?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>No \u2014 using five Covert skins from the same collection only <em>increases<\/em> your chances, it doesn\u2019t guarantee a Butterfly Knife. The result is randomly selected from all possible Covert outputs in that collection, so luck still plays a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the cheapest Covert skins for Butterfly Knife crafting?<br><\/strong>The most cost-efficient options right now are <strong>P250 | See Ya Later<\/strong> (Spectrum 2 Case) and <strong>MP9 | Starlight Protector<\/strong> (Dreams &amp; Nightmares Case). Both are popular picks for affordable crafting setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is it possible to get StatTrak\u2122 Butterfly Knives from Trade Up Contracts?<br><\/strong>Yes \u2014 but only if every input skin is also StatTrak\u2122. Mixing standard and StatTrak\u2122 items will always result in a regular, non-StatTrak\u2122 knife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After the latest CS2 update, players can now use Trade Up Contracts to craft knives and gloves \u2014 a major change to the in-game economy. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you exactly how to craft one of the most iconic weapons in Counter-Strike 2: the Butterfly Knife. You\u2019ll learn which skins and cases to use,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":30470,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[5,25],"class_list":{"0":"post-30447","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cs-2","8":"tag-cs2","9":"tag-cs2-guides"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30447"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30447\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30472,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30447\/revisions\/30472"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}