★ Butterfly Knife$1,169.20★ Butterfly Knife | Vanilla
High Demand3,425 listings−10% vs avg
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Trend-10.9% over 30 daysTrend: -10.9% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $1,057.85 — the lowest it has been all month.
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About the ★ Butterfly Knife
The ★ Butterfly Knife is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Vanilla finish on the Butterfly Knife — see All Butterfly Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Butterfly Knife can be unboxed from the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. It belongs to The Breakout Collection.
Rarity
The ★ Butterfly Knife is a Covert-grade knife. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.26% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the ★ Butterfly Knife runs from 0.06 to 0.80. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The ★ Butterfly Knife (Vanilla) has an aggregate market price of about $1,169.20. It is down 6.3% over 7 days and down 10.9% over 30 days.
Availability
28 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Butterfly Knife right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Butterfly Knife first entered the game on Jul 1, 2014, when the Operation Breakout Weapon Case was released as part of Operation Breakout.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the ★ Butterfly Knife 4.3 out of 5 from 101 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ Butterfly Knife shows a Bearish trend. -10.9% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the ultra-premium range. Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2025, the ★ Butterfly Knife has traded between $1,119.00 and $3,335.04. Today's price is 65% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ★ Butterfly Knife 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 Breakout Collection and can be unboxed from the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. The Vanilla 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 0.06 to 0.80, 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 ★ Butterfly Knife vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon 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 ★ Butterfly Knife is from The Breakout Collection (Operation Breakout Weapon 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 ★ Butterfly Knife has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Butterfly Knife 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 ★ Butterfly Knife is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 6.3%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 10.9%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.
The ★ Butterfly Knife has averaged $1,755.68 over the past 60 days, against $1,918.49 over 90 days, $1,937.91 over 180 days and $1,846.56 over 360 days. It currently trades at $1,169.20, 36.7% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Butterfly Knife is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The ★ Butterfly Knife is part of The Breakout Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, SkinSwap currently has the lowest price for the ★ Butterfly Knife at $1056.22. 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.
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