{"id":30548,"date":"2025-10-30T15:20:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/?p=30548"},"modified":"2025-10-30T15:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:20:22","slug":"best-15-cheap-knives-in-cs2-2025-trade-up-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/news\/cs-2\/best-15-cheap-knives-in-cs2-2025-trade-up-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 15 Cheap Knives in CS2 (2025) After the New Trade Up Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The latest CS2 Trade Up update<\/a><\/strong> has dramatically reshaped the skin market, causing prices of many knives to drop or spike overnight. For players looking to add a knife to their loadout without spending thousands<\/strong>, this is the perfect time to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ve gathered the best cheap CS2 knives under $350<\/strong> available after the update \u2014 ranked by price, rarity, and overall visual appeal. No matter if you\u2019re a collector chasing unique patterns or a budget-minded player who just wants a clean blade, these knives deliver high style without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CS2 Trade Up Update and Knife Market Shift<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The October 2025 Trade Up update completely reshaped how players obtain knives in CS2<\/a>.
Since you can now craft knives through Trade Ups<\/strong>, the supply of certain models increased \u2014 lowering prices on some, while making rare patterns more desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a full overview of the new system, check out our detailed guide \u2014 CS2 Knife Crafting Explained<\/strong><\/a>.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Top Affordable CS2 Knives After Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Knife<\/mark><\/strong><\/th>Release Date<\/mark><\/strong><\/th>Starting Price (USD)<\/mark><\/strong><\/th>Quality<\/mark><\/strong><\/th>Case(s)<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Flip Knife | Autotronic<\/strong><\/td>June 16, 2016<\/td>~$325 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Gamma Case<\/mark>,  Gamma Case 2<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Huntsman Knife | Tiger Tooth<\/strong><\/td>March 16, 2017<\/td>~$266 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Spectrum Case, Spectrum 2 Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Bayonet | Bright Water<\/strong><\/td>June 16, 2016<\/td>~$259 <\/mark>(Factory New)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Bayonet | Black Laminate<\/strong><\/td>June 16, 2016<\/td>~$246 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Ursus Knife | Tiger Tooth<\/strong><\/td>March 14, 2019<\/td>~$235 <\/mark>(Factory New)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Bayonet | Stained<\/strong><\/td>August 14, 2013<\/td>~$229 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Multiple cases (Vanguard, Phoenix, Bravo, eSports, etc.)<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Stiletto Knife | Stained<\/strong><\/td>August 3, 2018<\/td>~$229 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Horizon Case, Danger Zone Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Falchion Knife | Tiger Tooth<\/strong><\/td>March 16, 2017<\/td>~$229 <\/mark>(Factory New)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Spectrum Case, Spectrum 2 Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Gut Knife | Gamma Doppler<\/strong><\/td>June 16, 2016<\/td>~$221 <\/mark>(Factory New)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Survival Knife | Marble Fade<\/strong><\/td>April 3, 2025<\/td>~$220 <\/mark>(Factory New)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Fever Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Bowie Knife | Crimson Web<\/strong><\/td>February 18, 2015<\/td>~$212 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Operation Wildfire Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Nomad Knife | Damascus Steel<\/strong><\/td>April 3, 2025<\/td>~$209 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Fever Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Shadow Daggers | Doppler<\/strong><\/td>March 16, 2017<\/td>~$201 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Spectrum Case, Spectrum 2 Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Skeleton Knife | Rust Coat<\/strong><\/td>April 3, 2025<\/td>~$199 <\/mark>(Well-Worn)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Fever Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Bowie Knife | Lore<\/strong><\/td>September 22, 2021<\/td>~$194 <\/mark>(Minimal Wear)<\/td>Covert Knife<\/mark><\/td>Operation Riptide Case, Dreams & Nightmares Case<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Best Cheap CS2 Knives After the New Trade Up Update (2025)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Each knife on this list was selected based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n