ST★ Bowie Knife | Case HardenedFactory New$1,672.05This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. It has been anodized red and uses steel mesh to lighten the weight. The ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Case Hardened finish on the Bowie Knife. With a Covert rarity classification, it has approximately a ~0.26% chance of dropping from case openings.
How to Obtain: The ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened can be unboxed from the Operation Wildfire Case. It belongs to the Wildfire Collection.
Float Value and Wear: This skin has a float value range of 0.00 to 1.00. This restricted float range means not all wear conditions are available, which can affect rarity and pricing for specific exteriors. Lower float values within each condition tier produce a cleaner in-game appearance and typically command higher prices.
Price and Market Trends: The ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) has a median market price of approximately $1,672.05, with the lowest listing prices available in the marketplace comparison below. The price has remained stable with minimal movement over the past 7 and 30 days, indicating balanced supply and demand. Across wear conditions, prices range from $150.05 (Well-Worn) to $702.52 (Factory New).
Community Rating: The ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened has a community rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 9,460 votes. This above-average rating suggests the community considers it a solid choice among knife skins.
StatTrak Available: A StatTrak version of the ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened exists, featuring an on-weapon kill counter that tracks confirmed eliminations. StatTrak variants are rarer (approximately 10% of case drops) and typically trade at a 1.5x to 3x premium over standard versions. Learn more about skin terminology.
The ★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) shows a Stable trend.
Trades in the affordable range. Knifes hold value well.
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Market stable - good for buyers and sellers. See charts for history.
Factory New (FN) ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Case Hardened pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened commands premium prices due to several factors: First, knife skins are the rarest drop category in CS2, with approximately 0.26% chance from case openings. It belongs to the The Wildfire Collection and can be unboxed from the Operation Wildfire Case. The Case Hardened finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 1.00, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Prices for the ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Wildfire Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.
Investment potential depends on several factors. Knives and gloves historically hold value well due to consistent demand and limited supply. The ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened is from the The Wildfire Collection (Operation Wildfire Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
The ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.
The ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened is part of the The Wildfire Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Wildfire Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.
The in-game description reads: "This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. It has been anodized red and uses steel mesh to lighten the weight." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Case Hardened design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Yes, pattern seed (or "pattern index") significantly affects the ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened price. Blue Gem patterns — where the skin shows a high percentage of solid blue — can sell for many times the price of average patterns. Each of the 1,000 possible pattern seeds produces a unique distribution of blue, gold, and purple. Use float inspection tools to check the exact pattern before purchasing.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 15+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Bowie Knife | Case Hardened at $2481.60. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.
