Skins make the gameplay individual, colorful, and spectacular. Butterfly knife skins hold a special place in the hearts of many players. They are known for their unique folding mechanism and bright animations.
These skins have become very popular since their appearance in the game, and they are expensive. In this article, we will dive into the world of Butterfly Knife skins in CS2.
Contents
- 1 Highlights
- 2 List of the CS2 Butterfly Knife Skins
- 3 Vanilla
- 4 Urban Masked
- 5 Forest DDPAT
- 6 Safari Mesh
- 7 Boreal Forest
- 8 Fade
- 9 Crimson Web
- 10 Slaughter
- 11 Case Hardened
- 12 Stained
- 13 Blue Steel
- 14 Night
- 15 Scorched
- 16 Autotronic
- 17 Black Laminate
- 18 Bright Water
- 19 Damascus Steel
- 20 Doppler
- 21 Gamma Doppler
- 22 Freehand
- 23 Lore
- 24 Marble Fade
- 25 Rust Coat
- 26 Tiger Tooth
- 27 Ultraviolet
- 28 Summary
Highlights
- A review of all butterfly knife skins available in CS2 in 2024
- Details on price, release date, and cases where you can find each skin on the list
List of the CS2 Butterfly Knife Skins
- Vanilla
- Urban Masked
- Forest DDPAT
- Safari Mesh
- Boreal Forest
- Fade
- Crimson Web
- Slaughter
- Case Hardened
- Stained
- Blue Steel
- Night
- Scorched
- Autotronic
- Black Laminate
- Bright Water
- Damascus Steel
- Doppler
- Gamma Doppler
- Freehand
- Lore
- Marble Fade
- Rust Coat
- Tiger Tooth
- Ultraviolet
Vanilla
Butterfly Knife | Vanilla
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $1309.28
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
The Vanilla Butterfly Knife is a common butterfly-knife skin. Still, it is highly sought-after and appreciated for its simplicity and clean design. It showcases the butterfly knife’s unique folding mechanism and animations without any added patterns or colors.
Urban Masked
Butterfly Knife | Urban Masked
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $679
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Urban Masked is a classic butterfly knife skin featuring a black and gray urban camouflage pattern. The design is relatively simple but undeniably charming.
Forest DDPAT
Butterfly Knife | Forest DDPAT
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $672
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
The Forest DDPAT skin showcases a green digital camouflage pattern, perfect for players who want to blend in with the natural surroundings of various CS2 maps. This skin is both stylish and functional, adding a touch of military flair to your inventory.
Safari Mesh
Butterfly Knife | Safari Mesh
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $657.45
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Safari Mesh brings a wild touch to your butterfly knife with its animal-inspired pattern. The design utilizes shades of green and brown and will be perfect for those who want to blend in with the environment.
Boreal Forest
Butterfly Knife | Boreal Forest
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $667.37
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
The skin is colored in forest camouflage, and it is an excellent option for those who want to look more natural without straying far from the military theme of the game.
Fade
Butterfly Knife | Fade
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $1999.99
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
One of the most popular and expensive butterfly knife skins, Fade features a stunning gradient color scheme going from gold to purple. The eye-catching design makes it a favorite among collectors, and it’s guaranteed to catch players’ attention.
Crimson Web
Butterfly Knife | Crimson Web
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $1047.65
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Bright and bold Crimson Web skin suits those not afraid to express themselves. A black web pattern on top of the primary red background illustrates the skin’s name.
Slaughter
Butterfly Knife | Slaughter
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $1797.81
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
The Slaughter’s skin is adorned with an intricate dark red pattern that resembles bloodstains on a metallic surface. It’s a fitting design for a weapon that will appeal to players looking for a more menacing look.
Case Hardened
Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $1017.58
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Case Hardened is considered a more affordable alternative to Fade. This skin shimmers in blue, purple, and gold, but unlike Fade, the skin has a distinct metallic and more menacing look.
Stained
Butterfly Knife | Stained
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $817.74
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Stained is a simple yet elegant variant of the butterfly knife skin. The skin is a minimalistic metallic with a subtle stained pattern all over the blade.
Blue Steel
Butterfly Knife | Blue Steel
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $114.39
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Blue Steel is an understated dark skin. It features a black color with purple or dark green details. Exquisite and stylish design will not leave anyone indifferent.
Night
Butterfly Knife | Night
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $779.26
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
The name of the skin speaks for itself. The dark-as-night skin looks stylish, and in-game, it will also look menacing and stealthy.
Scorched
Butterfly Knife | Scorched
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: From $691.00
Quality: Covert
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Scorched received a camouflage design in urban colors. Unremarkable gray-black tones make the skin harsh but, at the same time, very spectacular.
Autotronic
Butterfly Knife | Autotronic
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Price: From $1265.00
Quality: Covert
Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case, Operation Riptide Case
The Autotronic skin will suit those looking for a high-tech and modern look for their knife. The blade has a bright red metallic finish, and the handle is decorated with metal mesh inserts.
Black Laminate
Butterfly Knife | Black Laminate
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Price: From $1067.77
Quality: Covert
Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case, Operation Riptide Case
The Black Laminate Butterfly Knife in CS2 is a sleek and elegant skin featuring a dark, wood-like pattern on the handle with a matte black blade. This sophisticated design perfectly balances style and subtlety.
Bright Water
Butterfly Knife | Bright Water
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Price: From $960.25
Quality: Covert
Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case, Operation Riptide Case
Bright Water is a skin with a stunning blue-black watercolor pattern on the blade that gives it a smooth and artistic look.
Damascus Steel
Butterfly Knife | Damascus Steel
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Price: From $1035.00
Quality: Covert
Case: Spectrum 2 Case, Spectrum Case
The Damascus Steel Butterfly Knife features an intricate, wavy pattern on the blade, reminiscent of the traditional forging technique used to create real Damascus steel.
This skin offers a timeless, elegant look that appeals to players who appreciate the craftsmanship and a touch of history.
Doppler
Butterfly Knife | Doppler
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Price: From $1809.56
Quality: Covert
Case: Spectrum 2 Case, Spectrum Case
Depending on the patterns in CS2, there are four phases of the Doppler skin, each with different shades.
For example, we will observe violet-red shades in the first and third phases, which are already black and blue.
In addition, there are also three separate categories in which one of the colors dominates the entire blade: “Sapphire” (blue), “Ruby” (red), and “Black Pearl” (black). In these colors, the Doppler skin will be even more expensive.
Gamma Doppler
Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Price: From $1999.00
Quality: Covert
Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case, Operation Riptide Case
The Gamma Doppler Butterfly Knife is an eye-catching skin with a radiant, emerald green and black pattern reminiscent of a cosmic scene. Gamma Dopplers also have four phases.
The most expensive coloring of this skin is Emerald. Its cost can go as high as $17,500.
Freehand
Butterfly Knife | Freehand
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Price: From $795.00
Quality: Covert
Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case, Operation Riptide Case
The Freehand skin features a bold abstract pattern with dark blue, purple, and white lines on the blade. This makeup is one of the most creative for the butterfly knife in CS2.
Lore
Butterfly Knife | Lore
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Price: From $1027.67
Quality: Covert
Case: Dreams & Nightmares Case, Operation Riptide Case
Lore is a highly sought-after skin with an intricate pattern on its blade, reminiscent of something ancient. This impressive skin draws inspiration from legends and myths and brings a bit of mysticism.
Marble Fade
Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Price: From $1750.00
Quality: Covert
Case: Spectrum 2 Case, Spectrum Case
This skin is visually striking with vibrant colors. The blade is colored in red, blue, yellow, and purple shades. The design is mesmerizing and does not allow you to take your eyes off it.
Rust Coat
Butterfly Knife | Rust Coat
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Price: From $820.00
Quality: Covert
Case: Spectrum 2 Case, Spectrum Case
The Rust Coat looks vintage and rough with its weathered and distinctive rusty texture on the blade and handle. This battle-scarred design appeals to players who like the more rugged look of a butterfly knife.
Tiger Tooth
Butterfly Knife | Tiger Tooth
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Price: From $1489.99
Quality: Covert
Case: Spectrum 2 Case, Spectrum Case
The Tiger Tooth skin is different from all the others with its bold brightness. The blade’s orange and black tiger stripe pattern looks bold and aggressive.
This ferocious skin appeals to players looking for a distinctive look for their butterfly knife while maintaining an exciting animation.
Ultraviolet
Butterfly Knife | Ultraviolet
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Price: From $800.00
Quality: Covert
Case: Spectrum 2 Case, Spectrum Case
This skin is the epitome of sophistication itself. The violet blade and matte black hilt make it one of the most stylish.
Summary
There are 35 different types of butterfly knives in Counter-Strike 2 if you count the different Doppler phases separately. The probability of getting a knife from the Case is small, but you can always buy the desired skin.
Usually, the skin of the knife matches the color of the gloves or vice versa. Therefore, we recommend reading our article Best CS2/CS:GO Gloves in 2024: TOP-10.
