🎨 What is Freehand?
Freehand is a blue-and-black finish with a hand-painted, brushstroke aesthetic from the Chroma 3 knife set. The swirling blue design sits over a dark base and looks different on nearly every copy.
Because the paint placement varies, buyers seek copies where the blue swirl is well-centered and prominent on the visible blade face.
📊 Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Finish family | Chroma 3 |
| Style | Hand-painted blue brushstrokes |
| Float range | 0.00 – 0.80 |
| Pattern variance | High (placement varies) |
| StatTrak available | Yes |
| Buy tip | Look for centered, prominent blue |
📜 Origin & Availability
Freehand is a Chroma 3 finish (2016) on the Bayonet, Flip, Gut, Karambit and M9 Bayonet. Its painterly look makes it one of the more artistic knife finishes, with genuine copy-to-copy character.
💰 Prices by Knife
All 10 knives that carry Freehand, 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 | ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand | $582 – $715 | $614 |
| 2 | ★ Karambit | Freehand | $517 – $626 | $537 |
| 3 | ★ M9 Bayonet | Freehand | $365 – $462 | $380 |
| 4 | ★ Bayonet | Freehand | $161 – $286 | $184 |
| 5 | ★ Flip Knife | Freehand | $132 – $172 | $139 |
| 6 | ★ Falchion Knife | Freehand | $75.10 – $98.09 | $85.63 |
| 7 | ★ Huntsman Knife | Freehand | $61.04 – $84.42 | $71.05 |
| 8 | ★ Bowie Knife | Freehand | $61.44 – $79.62 | $74.55 |
| 9 | ★ Gut Knife | Freehand | $55.13 – $77.98 | $71.56 |
| 10 | ★ Shadow Daggers | Freehand | $45.95 – $70.04 | $59.38 |
Prices update automatically from live marketplace data.
📈 Value & Investment
A covert finish with steady demand and real per-copy variation. Copies with a bold, well-centered blue swirl on the playside are the most desirable and hold value best.
🛒 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.
- Look for a centered, prominent blue on the visible face — placement varies a lot on Freehand.
- Keep Mobile Authenticator on to avoid trade holds on a high-value knife.
🔍 Compare Prices Across 13+ Marketplaces
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❓ FAQ
Do Freehand patterns matter?
Yes, more than most finishes. Because the blue is placed differently on each copy, examples with a well-centered, prominent swirl on the front of the blade are preferred.
Which knives have Freehand?
It is a Chroma 3 finish on the Bayonet, Flip, Gut, Karambit and M9 Bayonet.
Is Freehand a rare finish?
It is a standard covert knife finish — scarce like all knives, but easy to find on the market across models.
Freehand or Autotronic?
Both are Chroma 3 dark finishes. Freehand is hand-painted blue with high variance; Autotronic is techy teal/orange circuitry. Pick by look and loadout.
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