🧤 Why Specialist Gloves?
Specialist Gloves have a distinctive fingerless, wrapped design and include some of the most collectible glove skins — Crimson Kimono, Fade and Emerald Web. They are a favourite for red and green themed loadouts.
As with all gloves, there is no StatTrak, and float has a strong effect on the look, so condition drives a big part of the price.
📊 Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Type | Specialist Gloves (★) |
| Design | Fingerless, wrapped |
| StatTrak | No |
| Grail skins | Crimson Kimono, Emerald Web |
| Float impact | High |
| Cheapest skins | Buckshot and Chocolate Chesterfield |
📜 History & Origin
Specialist Gloves arrived among the early glove releases and quickly became a collector favourite thanks to Crimson Kimono and Emerald Web — two of the most striking glove designs ever made. The Clutch Case (2018) added Fade, Crimson Web, Mogul and Buckshot; Operation Broken Fang (2020) added Field Agent, Tiger Strike, Marble Fade and Lt. Commander; and the Sealed Dead Hand Terminal added seven more.
💰 Specialist Glove Skins & Prices
Every Specialist Glove finish from the Glove, Clutch and Broken Fang eras, priced live and ranked by its dearest wear.
| # | Glove | Factory New | Price (all wears) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crimson Kimono | $10,073 | $1,244 – $10,073 |
| 2 | Emerald Web | $4,908 | $327 – $4,908 |
| 3 | Foundation | $1,970 | $168 – $1,970 |
| 4 | Fade | $1,824 | $107 – $1,824 |
| 5 | Marble Fade | $1,613 | $107 – $1,613 |
| 6 | Crimson Web | $1,165 | $94.47 – $1,165 |
| 7 | Tiger Strike | $1,121 | $94.35 – $1,121 |
| 8 | Field Agent | $961 | $85.94 – $961 |
| 9 | Forest DDPAT | $660 | $106 – $660 |
| 10 | Lt. Commander | $637 | $74.20 – $637 |
| 11 | Mogul | $570 | $80.25 – $570 |
| 12 | Buckshot | $222 | $38.83 – $222 |
Prices update automatically from live marketplace data, ranked by the dearest wear.
Sealed Dead Hand Terminal Specialist Gloves
The Sealed Dead Hand Terminal added 7 Specialist Glove finishes, led on price by Pillow Punchers. See the Dead Hand gloves guide for the whole set across Sport, Specialist and Driver Gloves.
| # | Glove | Factory New | Price (all wears) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pillow Punchers | $4,905 | $234 – $4,905 |
| 2 | Blackbook | $1,993 | $184 – $1,993 |
| 3 | Cloud Chaser | $1,976 | $289 – $1,976 |
| 4 | Lime Polycam | $1,695 | $172 – $1,695 |
| 5 | Big Swell | $1,628 | $124 – $1,628 |
| 6 | Sunburst | $1,191 | $124 – $1,191 |
| 7 | Chocolate Chesterfield | $1,137 | $71.65 – $1,137 |
Prices update automatically from live marketplace data, ranked by the dearest wear.
⭐ Best Specialist Gloves by Budget
- Grail red: Crimson Kimono — one of the best red gloves in the game.
- Grail green: Emerald Web.
- Value: Buckshot and Chocolate Chesterfield for the Specialist look for less.
📐 Why Float Matters So Much on Gloves
Gloves show wear more dramatically than almost any other item type. The fabric and leather textures fade, fray, and discolour as float rises, so condition has an outsized effect on both looks and price:
- Factory New: rich colours and clean texture — commands a large premium.
- Minimal Wear: close to FN, usually the best looks-per-dollar.
- Field-Tested: visible wear on the fabric; the practical value tier.
- Well-Worn / Battle-Scarred: heavy fading; cheapest but noticeably worn.
Because there is no StatTrak on any glove, value comes purely from the skin, the float, and demand — so buying the best float you can afford pays off.
📈 Value & Investment
Crimson Kimono and Emerald Web are the standout holders, prized for their looks and constrained low-float supply. Entry skins are liquid but appreciate less.
🧤 Loadout Pairings
- Crimson Kimono → red loadouts (Bloodsport, Doppler Ruby).
- Emerald Web → green builds (Containment Breach, Gamma Doppler).
- Fade → warm-toned loadouts.
🛒 Buying Tips & Checklist
- Match your knife and rifle colours — gloves are the piece that ties a loadout together.
- Prioritise float — FN/MW pairs look dramatically cleaner and hold value better.
- Inspect in-game to confirm the exact wear before buying.
- Crimson Kimono is the red-loadout benchmark — pair it with a Doppler Ruby and a red AK.
- No StatTrak exists on gloves, so ignore any listing claiming otherwise.
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❓ FAQ
What is the best Specialist Glove skin?
Crimson Kimono is the most iconic and valuable Specialist Glove. By price, Crimson Kimono, Emerald Web and Pillow Punchers lead today, and Pillow Punchers is the dearest of the Sealed Dead Hand Terminal pairs.
Are Specialist Gloves good for red loadouts?
Yes — Crimson Kimono is one of the best red glove skins in the game and pairs beautifully with red knives and rifles.
Do these gloves come in StatTrak?
No glove in CS2 has a StatTrak version, including Specialist Gloves.
What is the cheapest Specialist Glove?
Buckshot and Chocolate Chesterfield are currently the most affordable, offering the fingerless wrapped look for the least money.
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