The ★ StatTrak™ Classic Knife | Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred) is a covert Classic Knife skin designed for players who care about both visuals and gameplay comfort. As a StatTrak version, it includes a built-in kill counter, making it a more premium choice compared to the regular variant.
This Classic Knife has been painted in a "Patina" style, with the Case Hardened finish. A patina is a chemical reaction that forms a non-reactive, hardened shell over metallic parts. Real-life weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. The look of the Case Hardened finish is affected by its pattern index. The skin uses the old legacy model.
The look of the Case Hardened finish is affected by its pattern index.
This skin is not heavily affected by float variations, and its appearance stays relatively consistent across most copies on the market. Battle-Scarred versions feature the strongest wear, with intense fading and damage that heavily alters the original artwork.
The ★ Classic Knife | Case Hardened is one of 428 other Knife skins. The rarity of the skin is Covert, which makes the Case Hardened an ultra rare drop with an estimated drop chance of just 0.26%. Within the item structure it is a Classic Knife Knife, which defines where players typically use it in their loadouts.
The ★ Classic Knife | Case Hardened was first introduced to CS2 on October 18th, 2019. It was released as part of the CS20 Case, alongside the "CS20 Case Skins" update. The ★ Classic Knife | Case Hardened can be obtained by opening a CS20 Case container. The skin is not part of any collections.
With a popularity of 40%, the ★ Classic Knife | Case Hardened is currently an item with average popularity in CS2. This popularity measurement is based on the daily sales volume and the price of the skin. As a StatTrak variant, it generally trades at a premium over the non-StatTrak version, appealing to players who care about visible kill statistics.