ST★ Butterfly Knife | FreehandMinimal Wear$693.65★ StatTrak™ Butterfly Knife | Freehand
Active Demand344 listings−8% vs avg
Float pricingMW$693.65
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Trend+0.5% over 30 daysTrend: +0.5% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $630.74 — 1.6% below the month's ceiling.
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About the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Freehand finish on the Butterfly Knife — see All Butterfly Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand can be unboxed from the Operation Riptide Case and Dreams & Nightmares Case.
Rarity
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand 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 | Freehand runs from 0.00 to 0.48. 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 | Freehand (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $693.65. It has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $578.06 (Battle-Scarred) to $714.74 (Factory New).
Availability
27 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
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 | Freehand 4.0 out of 5 from 14,838 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Butterfly Knife | Freehand (Minimal Wear) shows a Slightly bullish trend. +0.5% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the premium range. Knives hold value well.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending up - favorable for sellers. See charts for history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand 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 Freehand pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand 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 can be unboxed from the Operation Riptide Case. The Freehand 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 0.48, 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 | Freehand vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Riptide 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. 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 | Freehand 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 ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand 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 ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand 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 | Freehand 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 ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand has averaged $1,040.81 over the past 60 days, against $1,038.22 over 90 days, $1,023.48 over 180 days and $940.77 over 360 days. It currently trades at $693.65, 26.3% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The in-game description reads: "It has been anodized red and uses steel mesh to lighten the weight." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Freehand design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 30+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand at $635.51. 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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