ST★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened$165.38★ StatTrak™ Gut Knife | Case Hardened
Float pricingFN$1,457.16
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About the ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Case Hardened finish on the Gut Knife — see All Gut Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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.
Price
The ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $165.38. The Factory New copy is down 0.4% over 7 days and up 13.2% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $98.93 (Well-Worn) to $278.30 (Factory New).
Availability
26 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened 4.0 out of 5 from 28 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Gut Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) shows a Bullish trend. +13.2% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($138.82–$1,457.16). Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2026, the ★ StatTrak™ Gut Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) has traded between $239.52 and $1,568.41. Today's price is 7% 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 up - favorable for sellers. See charts for history.
Pattern value — Gut 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
The ★ Gut 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 Gut Knife, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
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 ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 0.4%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 13.2%. Rising prices can indicate growing demand, reduced supply from case openings, or broader market-wide appreciation. Check the price chart above for detailed historical trends and to identify potential buying opportunities.
The ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened has averaged $374.89 over the past 180 days, against $346.66 over 360 days. It currently trades at $165.38, 52.3% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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, BUFF Market currently has the lowest price for the ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened at $339.00. 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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