💎 The Million-Dollar Skin Market
What is the most expensive CSGO skin? Reported sales and valuations give different answers. A StatTrak Factory New AK-47 Case Hardened #661 was reported sold for more than $1 million in June 2024; the exact payment was not disclosed. The Karambit Blue Gem #387 is associated with an alleged $1.5 million bid that its owner turned down, as mentioned in PC Gamer's April 2023 report on a $400,000 AK-47 Case Hardened sale. A rejected offer is not a completed sale.
CSGO skins carried into CS2, so both names refer to the same collectible items here. Compare CSGO and CS2 skin prices for ordinary copies, or explore all AWP skins and knife finishes without a rare-pattern or sticker premium.
How to read the figures
This is a collector reference, not a verified transaction database or a strict ranking of completed sales. Entry labels distinguish reported sales, offers and estimated values. The two headline examples have dated reporting linked above; the other top-ten figures are indicative collector estimates, not verified transactions.
#11 – #50 are ranked by price and re-sorted as prices move. The first figure is today's live market price of a standard copy of that item and wear. Where a row names a premium copy (a low float, well-placed webs, a high fade), the second figure is the highest recent sale of that item and wear recorded on CSFloat. Rows marked estimate are named patterns our sales data cannot price; they keep an indicative range and are ranked by its lower end. Pattern, float, stickers and transaction date can change the value of an individual copy.
Looking for current prices? Collector valuations and historical reports do not tell you what an ordinary copy costs today. For the live side of the market, the Most Expensive CS2 Items leaderboard ranks the top 100 by real-time value aggregated across 40+ marketplaces, split by category:
- Most expensive skins — every item type in one ranking
- Most expensive knives — Karambits, Butterflies, M9s and the rest
- Most expensive gloves — Sport, Specialist and Driver finishes
- Most expensive stickers — the Katowice 2014 holos this page keeps mentioning
How to use the buttons on this page. The rare copies and crafts described here are not the listings behind these buttons. Each button compares the ordinary version of the same skin, and that is exactly what every Buy button here links to: the cheapest live listing for the standard copy, across our priority marketplaces, with the chevron opening the rest of them and their prices. When nothing is listed, no button appears — the row links to the skin's price page instead.
The 3D button previews the configured pattern or craft. These illustrations are not proof of a particular sold item's float, stickers or provenance.
🏆 Ten High-Value Collector Examples
#1 — Karambit | Case Hardened Blue Gem #387 (FN)
- Status
- Alleged bid, turned down by the owner (as described by PC Gamer, April 2023)
Pattern #387 is prized for its blue playside. PC Gamer's April 2023 report on a $400,000 AK-47 sale describes the Blue Gem Karambit as "allegedly the subject of a $1.5 million bid (which the owner turned down)". It was an offer, never a completed sale, and the amount has not been independently confirmed.
#2 — AK-47 | Case Hardened #661 ST FN
A sale of a StatTrak Factory New #661 was reported in June 2024 for more than $1 million. The exact payment was not disclosed. The preview illustrates the pattern; it does not authenticate the sold copy.
#3 — Souvenir AWP | Dragon Lore (FN, elite signatures)
Souvenir Dragon Lores in Factory New are estimated at only ~15 in existence worldwide. Gold tournament stickers from prestigious Majors with elite MVP signatures (s1mple, kennyS) command the highest premiums. The ultimate trophy AWP skin.
#4 — AWP | Dragon Lore FN + 4x Titan (Holo)
The king of AWP skins with the crown jewel stickers. 4x Titan Holos (~$90,003 each on the market today, ~$360,013 for the set) on a FN Dragon Lore creates one of the most prestigious crafts possible. Multiple versions exist; the cleanest FN copies with perfect sticker placement command the highest premiums.
Craft: 4× Titan (Holo) Katowice 2014 — the 3D view opens with them applied.
#5 — M4A4 | Howl ST FN + 4x iBUYPOWER (Holo)
The only Contraband skin in CS (permanently supply-locked) + StatTrak + Factory New + 4x iBUYPOWER Holo Katowice 2014 stickers. Triple rarity: Contraband base + elite stickers + ST FN condition.
Craft: 4× iBUYPOWER (Holo) Katowice 2014 — the 3D view opens with them applied.
#6 — AWP | Dragon Lore FN + 4x iBUYPOWER (Holo)
Same legendary base as #4 but with the red iBUYPOWER Holos instead of blue Titan. Some collectors prefer the red-on-green contrast. The four stickers alone come to ~$335,866 at today's market price.
Craft: 4× iBUYPOWER (Holo) Katowice 2014 — the 3D view opens with them applied.
#7 — AK-47 | Fire Serpent FN + 4x iBUYPOWER (Holo)
Legendary OG AK skin + 4x legendary stickers. The Fire Serpent's Mesoamerican gold accents create a striking contrast with the red iBP Holos. Multiple crafts exist with varying float and sticker condition.
Craft: 4× iBUYPOWER (Holo) Katowice 2014 — the 3D view opens with them applied.
#8 — AK-47 | Wild Lotus FN + 4x Reason Gaming (Holo)
Ultra-rare base (sub-3,000 supply) + extremely scarce Reason Holos. One of the highest-value AK-47 craft sales on a public marketplace. The green Wild Lotus + holographic Reason stickers create a visually unique combination.
Craft: 4× Reason Gaming (Holo) Katowice 2014 — the 3D view opens with them applied.
#9 — AK-47 | Vulcan FN + 4x Titan (Holo)
Proves that sticker prestige can elevate even mid-tier base skins to extraordinary values. The Vulcan's blue body provides stunning contrast with the blue Titan Holos.
Craft: 4× Titan (Holo) Katowice 2014 — the 3D view opens with them applied.
#10 — AK-47 | Redline FT + 4x iBUYPOWER (Holo)
Perhaps the most culturally significant craft in CS history. A ~$27.75 base skin transformed into a five-figure collector's item by four applied stickers. Demonstrates the extreme "sticker multiplier" effect on the perfect craft base. Multiple copies exist; cleanest sticker conditions command highest premiums.
Craft: 4× iBUYPOWER (Holo) Katowice 2014 — the 3D view opens with them applied.
💰 #11 – #25: More Collector Skins
| Rank | Item | Est. Value | Key Detail | Live Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | $29,665 | Gloves — currently the most expensive glove in CS2 | ||
| 12 | Sport Gloves Pandora's Box FN (low float) | $24,224 – $49,999 | Gloves — an FN copy sold for $49,999 on CSFloat | |
| 13 | AK-47 Case Hardened #321 FN | $20,000 – $35,000 (estimate) | Rifle — second-tier Blue Gem pattern | |
| 14 | StatTrak™ M4A4 Howl FN | $15,967 | Rifle — the only Contraband skin, in StatTrak | |
| 15 | AK-47 Wild Lotus FN (low float) | $15,408 – $20,500 | Rifle — operation-only, tiny supply | |
| 16 | AWP Gungnir FN (low float) | $12,579 – $29,000 | Rifle — no case source | |
| 17 | AWP Dragon Lore FN (no stickers) | $12,020 | Rifle — the standard copy of the #3–#6 crafts | |
| 18 | Butterfly Knife Doppler Ruby FN | $11,245 | Knife — red gem phase on the most popular knife | |
| 19 | $10,118 – $12,999 | Gloves — FN copies are scarce and trade rarely | ||
| 20 | Karambit Marble Fade 1st Max Fire & Ice | $10,000 – $15,000 (estimate) | Knife — a named pattern; no recorded sale to price it | |
| 21 | $9,068 | Gloves | ||
| 22 | Karambit Doppler Black Pearl FN | $8,939 | Knife — currently the dearest Karambit Doppler phase | |
| 23 | Butterfly Knife Gamma Doppler Emerald FN | $8,238 | Knife | |
| 24 | Karambit Doppler Ruby FN (low float) | $8,001 – $14,500 | Knife | |
| 25 | Butterfly Knife Marble Fade 1st Max Fire & Ice | $8,000 – $18,000 (estimate) | Knife — a named pattern; no recorded sale to price it |
🔵 #26 – #50: Additional Skins and Crafts
| Rank | Item | Est. Value | Key Detail | Live Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Karambit Gamma Doppler Emerald FN | $7,952 | Knife | |
| 27 | M4A4 Howl FN (low float, no stickers) | $7,304 – $7,950 | Rifle — Contraband, zero new supply | |
| 28 | Butterfly Knife Doppler Sapphire FN | $6,964 | Knife — blue gem phase on the most popular knife | |
| 29 | Karambit Crimson Web FN (centred webs) | $6,752 – $18,007 | Knife — the FN float window is only 0.06–0.07 | |
| 30 | $6,148 | Gloves | ||
| 31 | M4A4 Howl MW | $5,325 | Rifle | |
| 32 | StatTrak™ AK-47 Fire Serpent FN | $5,202 | Rifle (ST) — a copy with 4× Natus Vincere (Holo) Katowice 2014 sold for $24,000 on CSFloat in August 2026 | |
| 33 | M9 Bayonet Crimson Web FN (centred webs) | $4,970 – $7,000 | Knife — FN Crimson Web is a narrow float window | |
| 34 | Butterfly Knife Crimson Web FN (2-web) | $4,788 – $7,577 | Knife | |
| 35 | Karambit Doppler Sapphire FN (low float) | $4,689 – $9,778 | Knife — today below Ruby and Black Pearl | |
| 36 | M9 Bayonet Doppler Sapphire FN (low float) | $4,469 – $8,372 | Knife | |
| 37 | Souvenir M4A1-S Knight FN | $2,746 – $4,406 | Rifle (Souvenir) — Cobblestone souvenir, supply capped | |
| 38 | AK-47 Fire Serpent FN (0.06x, the lowest float it comes in) | $2,352 – $7,953 | Rifle | |
| 39 | Souvenir AK-47 Gold Arabesque FN | $2,316 – $4,800 | Rifle (Souvenir) — Dust II souvenir | |
| 40 | Butterfly Fade FN (high fade %) | $2,264 – $2,911 | Knife | |
| 41 | Karambit Fade FN (high fade %) | $1,832 – $2,740 | Knife | |
| 42 | Talon Knife Doppler Sapphire FN | $1,772 | Knife | |
| 43 | $1,765 | Gloves | ||
| 44 | Glock-18 Fade FN (high fade %) | $1,503 – $2,555 | Pistol | |
| 45 | M4A1-S Hot Rod FN (0.00x float) | $1,388 – $3,048 | Rifle | |
| 46 | Bayonet Doppler Sapphire FN | $1,218 | Knife | |
| 47 | StatTrak™ AWP Lightning Strike FN (0.000x float) | $904 – $2,072 | Rifle (ST) | |
| 48 | Desert Eagle Blaze FN (0.00x, no backflame) | $667 – $1,360 | Pistol | |
| 49 | Classic Knife Fade FN (high fade %) | $271 – $375 | Knife | |
| 50 | Kukri Knife Fade FN (high fade %) | $164 – $650 | Knife |
📊 Most Expensive by Category
Most Expensive Rifles Live top 100
| Skin | Peak Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AK-47 Case Hardened #661 ST FN | $1,000,000+ | Largest reported rifle sale (June 2024) |
| AWP Dragon Lore FN + 4x Titan Holo | $250,000 – $500,000 | #1 AWP craft |
| M4A4 Howl ST FN + 4x iBP Holo | $215,000+ | Only Contraband + S-tier stickers |
| AK-47 Fire Serpent FN + 4x iBP Holo | $150,000+ | OG legendary AK craft |
Most Expensive Knives Live top 100
| Skin | Peak Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Karambit Case Hardened #387 FN | $1,500,000 reported offer | Rejected; not a sale price |
| Butterfly Doppler Ruby FN | $11,245 | Dearer than the Sapphire on today's market |
| Karambit Crimson Web FN | $6,752 – $18,007 | Narrow FN float window + web placement |
Most Expensive Gloves Live top 100
| Skin | Peak Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Gloves Hedge Maze FN | $29,665 | Currently the most expensive glove in CS2 |
| Sport Gloves Pandora's Box FN | $24,224 – $49,999 | An FN copy sold for $49,999 on CSFloat |
| Specialist Crimson Kimono FN | $10,118 – $12,999 | Scarce in FN |
Most Expensive Pistols Live top 100
| Skin | Peak Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Glock-18 Fade FN (Full Fade + Kato stickers) | $10,000+ | Stickered craft values |
| Desert Eagle Blaze FN + 4x Crown Foil | $1,500+ | Best Blaze craft |
Most Expensive Stickers (Unapplied) Live top 100
| Sticker | Market price (live) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Titan (Holo) Katowice 2014 | $90,003 | Most expensive sticker |
| iBUYPOWER (Holo) Katowice 2014 | $83,966 | Most iconic sticker in CS |
| Reason Gaming (Holo) Katowice 2014 | $60,241 | Scarcer than many realize |
SteamAnalyst's market-based price. These stickers trade so rarely that the cheapest live listing can sit well below or above it.
🎯 What Drives These Extreme Prices?
| Factor | Impact | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1-of-1 status | Highest | ST FN AK #661 Blue Gem — believed unique |
| Pattern rarity | Very High | Karambit #387 — unusually blue playside |
| Supply lock | Very High | Howl Contraband — zero new supply |
| Sticker multiplication | Very High | 4x Titan/iBP Holos adding hundreds of thousands of dollars |
| Condition + float | High | 0.000x float on already-rare skins |
| Cultural significance | High | Redline + 4x iBP = iconic craft |
| Provenance | Moderate | Famous previous owners add premium |
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❓ FAQ
Are all these figures completed sale prices?
No. This page combines reported sales, rejected offers and estimates. Check the label and dated source for each example. An estimate or rejected offer does not establish a transaction price.
Is this a ranking of current marketplace prices?
No. These collector examples include historical reports and indicative valuations. Use the live price leaderboards to compare ordinary item values today; special patterns and sticker crafts may carry separate premiums.
Can I buy the exact collector copies on this page?
The Buy buttons compare listed copies of the named skin and wear. They do not promise the rare pattern, sticker craft or ownership history described in the collector example.
How can I check a reported sale?
Look for a dated report identifying the item, its wear and pattern, and whether the amount describes a completed sale or an offer. A trade screenshot alone does not establish how much money changed hands.
For current comparisons, use the live price leaderboards. Our September marketplace quote study explains how prices differed across a fixed sample, with downloadable source data.
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