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ST★ Karambit | Freehand$514.18
Dropped 8.8% this week — buy opportunity

★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Freehand CS2 Price

Market avg$650
★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Freehand
Rarely Traded315 listings−12% vs avg
Listings31527 of 39 · just now
vs market avg−12%avg $650
vs BUFF−8.5%BUFF $626
7-day−8.8%$573 – $629
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-11.5% over 30 days-4.3% this week · -0.6% todayTrend: -11.5% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$573.1030-day high$641.17

Today at $573.10 — the lowest it has been all month.

Details
Float
0.00 – 0.48
ReleasedJun 15, 2016
4.0(28)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$573.1030-day low
DemandRarely Traded
Listings31527 of 39 marketplaces · just now
vs market avg−12%avg $650
vs BUFF−8.5%BUFF $626
7-day−8.8%$573.10 – $628.65
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Price History
24h
-0.6%
7d
-4.3%
30d
-11.5%
More periods
90d-$1,027.88
180d+7.9%$952.72
360d+6.0%$969.70
About

About the ★ Karambit | Freehand

From the gameIt has been painted black and purple, then decorated with a metallic marker.

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

Origin

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

Rarity

The ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Freehand (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $514.18. The Factory New copy is down 4.3% over 7 days and down 11.5% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $505.76 (Field-Tested) to $611.79 (Factory New).

Availability

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

Released

The ★ Karambit | Freehand 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 | Freehand 4.0 out of 5 from 28 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Freehand (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -11.5% (30d).

24h-0.6%
7d-4.3%
30d-11.5%

Market Position

Trades in the premium range ($514.18–$650.44). Knives hold value well.

BracketPremium
VolatilityLow
MomentumNegative

Traded Range

Since January 2026, the ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Freehand (Factory New) has traded between $628.91 and $912.79. Today's price is 29% below that high.

High$912.79 Jan 19, 2026
Low$628.91 Oct 2, 2026
12 months$628.91–$912.79

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 | 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 Gamma 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 ★ Karambit | Freehand 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 | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Freehand is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 4.3%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 11.5%. 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 ★ Karambit | Freehand has averaged $1,027.88 over the past 90 days, against $952.72 over 180 days and $969.70 over 360 days. It currently trades at $514.18, 47.0% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Karambit | 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 painted black and purple, then decorated with a metallic marker." 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 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Karambit | Freehand at $573.10. 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.