The best Classic Knife skins in CS2 are Fade, Night Stripe, Slaughter, Crimson Web, Case Hardened and Scorched. Scorched is the most affordable at from $65, which is even cheaper than the vanilla knife (about $170). Most of the others cost $90 to $170 in common wears, and the most expensive is a Factory New Crimson Web at close to $1,000 (approximate LIS-SKINS prices).
The Classic Knife arrived in October 2019 in the CS20 Case, released for the 20th anniversary of Counter-Strike. Its shape references the knife from the earliest versions of the game, so the silhouette is familiar to anyone who played old CS. The game has plenty of knives with more unusual shapes, but this one has its own fan base, and it gets just as many finishes as other models. Here are a few examples.
Classic Knife Fade
Classic Knife | Fade is one of the most popular knife finishes in CS2. Its defining feature is a smooth color gradient whose placement depends on the pattern index. A simple design with no extra patterns or engraving on the blade can look very impressive, especially if you get a good one.
The skin exists only in Factory New and Minimal Wear and costs from $260.
Classic Knife Night Stripe
Thanks to the shape of the blade, simple minimalist skins look great on the Classic Knife. A good example is Classic Knife | Night Stripe. It is interesting because the paint covers not only the blade but also the handle. The whole surface is covered with uneven gray spots, as if applied with spray paint. Their placement depends on the pattern index, so the skin can look lighter or darker.
It comes in all five wears; most cost about $90 to $100, while a rare Factory New copy goes for around $330.
Classic Knife Slaughter
If you want a more colorful Classic Knife skin, Classic Knife | Slaughter may fit. Its blade is covered in an aggressive pattern of spots in various shades of red, and the contrasting color goes well with the black handle.
It only exists in Factory New, Minimal Wear and Field-Tested, at about $160 to $180 in each.
Classic Knife Crimson Web
Classic Knife | Crimson Web is another skin built on the popular combination of black and red. The dark red base carries a spider web design, and the edge of the blade looks slightly worn. The placement and density of the web are set by the pattern index, which can noticeably affect the price.
In common wears it costs from $130, but Factory New copies are rare and sell for around $980, since a clean Crimson Web is especially valued.
Classic Knife Case Hardened
Case Hardened is another popular finish family, and the Classic Knife version is no exception. The blade of the Classic Knife | Case Hardened is covered with spots whose arrangement is unique every time. With this finish the knife looks like a weapon that has seen a lot and has its own history.
It is available in all wears, from Factory New to Battle-Scarred: from $110 for worn copies to about $350 for Factory New, and good patterns with lots of blue cost more.
Classic Knife Scorched
Classic Knife | Scorched is the cheapest Classic Knife skin: from $65 in Battle-Scarred and around $85 in Minimal Wear. If you are tired of the default knife and want some variety without a large spend, this design may be just right. Like Night Stripe, the knife is unevenly coated with spray paint, but this time in black and beige, and the spots look a bit like camouflage.
You can get any of these knives in three ways: buy it on the market, unbox it from the CS20 Case (see our list of the best knife cases), or craft it with a trade-up contract of five Covert skins, as explained in our guide to crafting knives and gloves. To compare the Classic Knife with other models, read about knife varieties in CS2 and all CS2 knives with prices.
