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ST★ Karambit | Black Laminate$718.60
Dropped 8.7% this week — buy opportunity

★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Black Laminate CS2 Price

Market avg$1,330
★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Black Laminate
Rarely Traded17 listings−21% vs avg
Listings176 of 39 · 12m ago
vs market avg−21%avg $1,330
vs BUFF−20.8%BUFF $1,326
7-day−8.7%$1,050 – $1,150
Lowest PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
What each site values it at in a swap. Not all of these are the same kind of money — the figure names its own basis.
Trend-4.2% over 30 days-2.7% this week · +0.0% todayTrend: -4.2% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$1,049.9930-day high$1,150.00

Today at $1,049.99 — the lowest it has been all month.

Details
Float
0.00 – 1.00
ReleasedJun 15, 2016
4.4(60)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$1,049.9930-day low
DemandRarely Traded
Listings176 of 39 marketplaces · 12m ago
vs market avg−21%avg $1,330
vs BUFF−20.8%BUFF $1,326
7-day−8.7%$1,049.99 – $1,150.00
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About

About the ★ Karambit | Black Laminate

From the gameIt has been stonewashed and given a black laminate handle.

The ★ Karambit | Black Laminate is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Black Laminate finish on the Karambit — see All Karambit skins.

Origin

The ★ Karambit | Black Laminate can be unboxed from the Gamma Case and Gamma 2 Case.

Rarity

The ★ Karambit | Black Laminate 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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate 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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $718.60. The Factory New copy has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $640.48 (Battle-Scarred) to $1,042.89 (Factory New).

Availability

30 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Karambit | Black Laminate right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.

Released

The ★ Karambit | Black Laminate first entered the game on Jun 15, 2016, when the Gamma Case was released.

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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate 4.4 out of 5 from 60 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Black Laminate (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -4.2% (30d).

24h0.0%
7d-2.7%
30d-4.2%

Market Position

Trades in the premium range ($622.04–$1,330.16). Knives hold value well.

BracketPremium
VolatilityLow
MomentumNeutral

Traded Range

Since January 2026, the ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Black Laminate (Factory New) has traded between $1,252.87 and $1,930.87. Today's price is 31% below that high.

High$1,930.87 Mar 26, 2026
Low$1,252.87 Aug 27, 2026
12 months$1,252.87–$1,930.87

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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate 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 Gamma Case. The Black Laminate 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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Gamma 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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate 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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate 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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate 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 ★ Karambit | Black Laminate 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 in-game description reads: "It has been stonewashed and given a black laminate handle." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Black Laminate design is particularly valued for its visual identity.

Yes, 1 professional CS2 player currently has the ★ Karambit | Black Laminate in their inventory — Jame. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, DMarket currently has the lowest price for the ★ Karambit | Black Laminate at $1049.99. 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.