★ Flip Knife | Case HardenedFactory New$349.84★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened
Rarely Traded133 listings−20% vs avg
Float pricingFN$349.84
SkinsMonkey— — no trade quote for this item
CS.Money$298.97 — site trade price
TradeIt$558.75 — site trade price
PirateSwap— — no trade quote for this item
Skinflow$392.24 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$467.41 — site trade price
DMarket$219.56 — exchange priceShow 5 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-2.8% over 30 daysTrend: -2.8% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $279.26 — the lowest it has been all month.
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FN$279CS.Money14% off. FN$300
CSFloat12% off. 
BS$133Skinswap11% off. 
MW$159DMarket10% off. BS$135
Lisskins10% off. BS$135
Skinrave10% off. BS$135
Skinland9% off. FN$317TradeItMore periods
About the ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened
From the gameIt has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. A little color never hurt anyone.
The ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Case Hardened finish on the Flip Knife — see All Flip Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened can be unboxed from the CS:GO Weapon Case, eSports 2013 Case, Operation Bravo Case, eSports 2013 Winter Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case and Revolver Case.
Rarity
The ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened 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 ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened runs from 0.00 to 1.00. 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. This page is the Factory New copy, 0.00–0.07 on that scale.
Price
The ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) has an aggregate market price of about $349.84. It is down 3.6% over 7 days and down 2.8% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $149.61 (Well-Worn) to $349.84 (Factory New).
Availability
25 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened first entered the game on Aug 14, 2013, when the CS:GO Weapon Case was released as part of the Arms Deal Update.
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 ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened 4.0 out of 5 from 55 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -2.8% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range. Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $322.02 and $476.98. Today's price is 27% 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.
Pattern value — Flip Knife | Case Hardened
Paint seed matters on this skinBlue coverage on the playside. A fixed blue/gold/purple texture sheet is stamped at a seed-determined offset, and each weapon has its own UV map — so a seed that is a gem on a Karambit is unremarkable on an M9. Backside blue adds a little; playside is what is priced.
Typical premium: Top seeds trade at 10-100x a standard copy; the very best have reached six figures.
No individual seeds ranked for this skin yet — but the criteria above still decide what a copy is worth. Use the pattern browser below to compare seeds before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) ★ Flip 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 ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Case Hardened design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. For players who main the Flip Knife, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Factory New copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Factory New is quoted at about $349.84 and the Minimal Wear at about $179.22, so the Factory New costs 95% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.
Prices for the ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the CS:GO 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. 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 ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Flip 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 ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) 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 ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) has averaged $515.51 over the past 180 days, against $503.97 over 360 days. It currently trades at $349.84, 30.6% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened 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 color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. A little color never hurt anyone." 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 ★ Flip 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 40+ marketplaces, CS.Money currently has the lowest price for the ★ Flip Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) at $279.26. 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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