🩸 What is Black Laminate?
Black Laminate is a dark, layered finish with a deep charcoal base and warm red-brown tones that resemble laminated wood. It comes from the Gamma 2 knife set and has a moody, understated look.
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Lower floats keep the red layering rich and the contrast sharp; higher floats mute the tones toward flat grey. It pairs well with dark, tactical loadouts.
📊 Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Finish family | Gamma 2 |
| Style | Dark laminate with red-brown tones |
| Float range | 0.00 – 0.85 (knife rows; the AK-47 | Black Laminate skin runs 0.00 – 1.00) |
| Pattern variance | Minor |
| StatTrak available | Yes |
| Best for | Dark, tactical loadouts |
📜 Origin & Availability
Black Laminate is a Gamma 2 finish (2016). It originally shipped on the Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit and M9 Bayonet, and the Bowie, Butterfly, Falchion, Huntsman and Shadow Daggers were added later via the Operation Riptide and Dreams & Nightmares cases, bringing the total to 10 knives. It is a niche, understated pick for players who want a dark, realistic blade over a bright colour.
💰 Prices by Knife
All 10 knives that carry Black Laminate, priced live across 30+ marketplaces and ranked dearest first. A range means the finish spans more than one wear; click through for every wear and StatTrak listing.
| # | Knife | Price (BS – FN) | StatTrak from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ★ Karambit | Black Laminate | $649 – $1,053 | $634 |
| 2 | ★ Butterfly Knife | Black Laminate | $591 – $913 | $608 |
| 3 | ★ M9 Bayonet | Black Laminate | $481 – $788 | $484 |
| 4 | ★ Bayonet | Black Laminate | $156 – $358 | $181 |
| 5 | ★ Flip Knife | Black Laminate | $126 – $239 | $139 |
| 6 | ★ Gut Knife | Black Laminate | $50.54 – $133 | $70.01 |
| 7 | ★ Huntsman Knife | Black Laminate | $59.11 – $109 | $68.07 |
| 8 | ★ Falchion Knife | Black Laminate | $57.94 – $106 | $71.64 |
| 9 | ★ Bowie Knife | Black Laminate | $48.20 – $95.46 | $57.97 |
| 10 | ★ Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate | $36.88 – $65.43 | $44.93 |
Prices update automatically from live marketplace data.
📈 Value & Investment
A niche dark finish with modest, steady demand. Low-float copies with rich red-brown layering are the most sought after; it is a stable hold rather than an appreciator.
🛒 Buying Tips & Checklist
- Compare across marketplaces using the price ranges above — knife prices swing between platforms.
- Inspect in-game to confirm the finish and float before paying.
- Prefer FN/MW — the red-brown layering and contrast are richest at low float.
- Keep Mobile Authenticator on to avoid trade holds on a high-value knife.
🔍 Compare Prices Across 13+ Marketplaces
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❓ FAQ
Does float matter on Black Laminate?
Somewhat. Low-float copies keep the red-brown layering richer and the contrast sharper, so FN/MW copies are preferred by collectors.
Which knives have Black Laminate?
It is a Gamma 2 finish. It originally shipped on the Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit and M9 Bayonet, and the Bowie, Butterfly, Falchion, Huntsman and Shadow Daggers were added later via the Operation Riptide and Dreams & Nightmares cases — 10 knives in total.
Is Black Laminate popular?
It is a niche, understated finish — less flashy than Doppler or Fade, but valued by players who want a dark, realistic blade.
Black Laminate or Damascus Steel?
Black Laminate has warm red-brown tones; Damascus is a neutral forged grey. Both are dark, realistic finishes — pick by loadout palette.
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