ST★ Shadow Daggers | Case HardenedField-Tested$176.44
Designed for efficient brutality, using a push dagger is as simple as throwing a punch or two. It has been stonewashed and given a black laminate handle. The ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Case Hardened finish on the Shadow Daggers. With a Covert rarity classification, it has approximately a ~0.26% chance of dropping from case openings.
How to Obtain: The ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened can be unboxed from the Shadow Case. It belongs to the Shadow Collection.
Float Value and Wear: This skin has a float value range of 0.00 to 1.00. This restricted float range means not all wear conditions are available, which can affect rarity and pricing for specific exteriors. Lower float values within each condition tier produce a cleaner in-game appearance and typically command higher prices.
Price and Market Trends: The ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened (Field-Tested) has a median market price of approximately $176.44, with the lowest listing prices available in the marketplace comparison below. The 7-day trend is -7.8% and the 30-day trend is +17.8%. Across wear conditions, prices range from $90.64 (Field-Tested) to $263.82 (Factory New).
Community Rating: The ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened has a community rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 591 votes. This above-average rating suggests the community considers it a solid choice among knife skins.
StatTrak Available: A StatTrak version of the ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened exists, featuring an on-weapon kill counter that tracks confirmed eliminations. StatTrak variants are rarer (approximately 10% of case drops) and typically trade at a 1.5x to 3x premium over standard versions. Learn more about skin terminology.
The ★ StatTrak™ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened (Field-Tested) shows a Strongly bullish trend. +17.8% (30d).
Trades in the budget range. Knifes hold value well.
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Prices trending up - favorable for sellers. See charts for history.
Blue 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.
Factory New (FN) ★ Shadow Daggers | 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 ★ Shadow Daggers | 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. It's part of the The Shadow Collection, obtainable from the Shadow Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the Shadow Daggers, 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 ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Shadow 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. The ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened is from the The Shadow Collection (Shadow Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. 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 ★ Shadow Daggers | 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 ★ Shadow Daggers | 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 ★ Shadow Daggers | 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 ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 7.8%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 17.8%. 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 ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened is part of the The Shadow Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Shadow Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.
The in-game description reads: "Designed for efficient brutality, using a push dagger is as simple as throwing a punch or two. It has been stonewashed and given a black laminate handle." 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 ★ Shadow Daggers | 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 15+ marketplaces, SkinSwap currently has the lowest price for the ★ Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened at $130.87. 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.
