Classic Knife | Slaughter

Origin Story

The Classic Knife | Slaughter, released on October 18, 2019, as part of the Cache and Release update, features a distinctive zebra-stripe pattern. This design is achieved with aluminum and chrome paints, then covered with a vibrant tomato red candy coat, creating a metallic and glossy appearance. The finish is known for its bright red and silvery highlights, which are particularly prominent on the blade and spine during first-person view. As a high-end knife finish, the Slaughter is generally regarded as a premium item within the game.

Drop Chance

Classic Knife | Slaughter is a knife-tier skin, so standard Valve rarity odds don't apply. Knives drop at a combined rate of approximately 0.26% from supported cases before accounting for which knife type and finish you get. Valve doesn't publish individual knife or phase probabilities.

Skin Condition

Float range 0.01 to 0.26. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT.

• Factory New ($317.48): The blade displays maximum color vibrancy with a strong tomato-red candy coat, clear zebra-stripe pattern, and high gloss across the blade.
• Minimal Wear ($284.42): Light wear begins to appear on high-contact edges like the tip and spine, showing slightly dulled areas or faintly less saturated red, though the overall appearance remains close to Factory New.
• Field-Tested ($280.50): Noticeable reduction in red vibrancy with a duller candy coat, and more of the underlying metallic tone may show along the edge and point.

Model

Slaughter uses the legacy Classic Knife model, introduced with Cache and Release on October 18, 2019. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Classic Knife | Slaughter is a rare special item found as a drop from weapon cases that feature the Classic Knife in their rare item pool. Knives like this have a combined drop rate of approximately 0.26% from cases. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can acquire this knife through the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Classic Knife | Slaughter ranges from $280.50 (Field-Tested) to $317.48 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $280.50. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $256.72. The all-time median is $326.28. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: It has been painted in a zebra-stripe pattern with aluminum and chrome paints with various reflectivities, and has then been covered with a tomato red candy coat. This results in a bright red appearance with silvery, chrome metallic highlights from the underlying layers. For Classic Knife models, the blade and upper spine are the most visible areas in first person, showcasing the red tone and zebra pattern during inspect and idle animations. General Slaughter finishes are commonly described by the community as having a "red metallic" or "blood-like" pattern.

Player Rating

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Sticker Compatibility

As a knife skin, the Classic Knife | Slaughter does not have sticker slots, meaning it cannot be customized with stickers directly. Therefore, there are no sticker placement preferences or famous sticker crafts associated with this item. Players often pair red, black, or white themed weapon stickers on their guns to complement the red metallic aesthetic of a Slaughter knife in their overall loadout.