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★ Karambit | LoreBattle-Scarred$554.56

Karambit | Lore (Battle-Scarred)

Market avg$555
★ Karambit | Lore (Battle-Scarred)
Active Demand309 listings14% vs avg
Listings30929 of 39 · 1m ago
vs market avg14%avg $554.56
vs BUFF4.2%BUFF $496.70
7-day0.4%$454$478
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+12.0% over 30 days+1.3% this week · -0.1% todayTrend: +12.0% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$446.6630-day high$484.58

Today at $475.601.9% below the month's ceiling.

Details
Float
0.00 – 0.65
ReleasedJun 15, 2016
4.0(13,996)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest · Battle-Scarred
$475.60
DemandActive Demand
Listings30929 of 39 marketplaces · 1m ago
vs market avg14%avg $554.56
vs BUFF4.2%BUFF $496.70
7-day0.4%$454.23$477.59
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Price History
24h
-0.1%
7d
+1.3%
30d
+12.0%
$668.77
More periods
60d-14.5%$765.87
90d-14.4%$765.38
180d-12.1%$749.71
360d-4.1%$696.45
About

About the ★ Karambit | Lore

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

Origin

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

Rarity

The ★ Karambit | Lore 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 | Lore runs from 0.00 to 0.65. 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 | Lore (Battle-Scarred) has an aggregate market price of about $554.56. It is up 1.3% over 7 days and up 12.0% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $554.56 (Battle-Scarred) to $1,215.07 (Factory New).

Availability

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

Community rating

Readers rate the ★ Karambit | Lore 4.0 out of 5 from 13,996 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The ★ Karambit | Lore (Battle-Scarred) shows a Bullish trend. +12.0% (30d).

24h-0.1%
7d+1.3%
30d+12.0%

Market Position

Trades in the premium range. Knives hold value well.

BracketPremium
VolatilityLow
MomentumCooling

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) ★ Karambit | Lore 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 Lore pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.

The ★ Karambit | Lore 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 Lore 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 0.65, 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 | Lore 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 | Lore has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Karambit | Lore 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 | Lore is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 1.3%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 12.0%. 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 ★ Karambit | Lore has averaged $765.87 over the past 60 days, against $765.38 over 90 days, $749.71 over 180 days and $696.45 over 360 days. It currently trades at $554.56, 20.4% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Karambit | Lore 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: "With its curved blade mimicking a tiger's claw, the karambit was developed as part of the southeast Asian martial discipline of silat. The knife is typically used with a reverse grip, with the finger ring on the index finger." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Lore design is particularly valued for its visual identity.

Yes, 2 professional CS2 players currently have the ★ Karambit | Lore in their inventory. 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 30+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Karambit | Lore at $475.60. 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.