Nomad Knife | Boreal Forest

Origin Story

The Nomad Knife | Boreal Forest was introduced on November 19, 2019, as part of the Operation Shattered Web update, bringing a new knife model with a classic camouflage finish. Its design features a forest camouflage hydrographic, utilizing muted greens, olives, browns, and blacks. This finish is often considered a budget-friendly choice for players seeking the Nomad knife model or those building a military-themed loadout. The Nomad knife itself is valued for its unique inspect animation and substantial feel. While not a status symbol, it provides a functional aesthetic for players who appreciate a combat-ready look.

Drop Chance

Nomad Knife | Boreal Forest 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 0.06 to 0.8. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($175.88): The green, olive, brown, and black forest camouflage pattern is crisp and fully covers the blade and handle with minimal visible scratches.
• Minimal Wear ($155.52): Only light wear appears on the tip and along the cutting edge, with the camouflage pattern remaining mostly intact.
• Field-Tested ($124.73): Noticeable wear on high-contact edges causes the camo to break up around the tip, spine, and near the handle, revealing more dark base metal.
• Well-Worn ($119.87): Heavy chipping along edges and parts of the blade leaves the remaining camo faded and patchy, with a grittier appearance.
• Battle-Scarred ($116.55): Camo coverage is substantially reduced, especially on leading edges, making large areas appear dark and heavily worn with a washed-out pattern.

Model

Boreal Forest uses the legacy Nomad Knife model, introduced with Operation Shattered Web on November 19, 2019. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Nomad Knife | Boreal Forest can be acquired as a rare special item from the Operation Shattered Web Case, Fracture Case, Operation Broken Fang Case, and Snakebite Case. Knives are exceptionally rare drops from these cases, with a combined drop rate of approximately 0.26% for any knife. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Nomad Knife | Boreal Forest ranges from $116.55 (Battle-Scarred) to $175.88 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $124.73. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $127.63. The all-time median is $136.37. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Hydrographic: It has been painted using a forest camouflage hydrographic. This results in a pattern of muted green, olive, brown, and black tones. In first person, the forest camouflage pattern is most visible on the back of the blade and upper spine. This skin is visually grouped with other Boreal Forest and Forest DDPAT-style finishes as a classic military camo.

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Sticker Compatibility

While knives cannot have stickers applied directly, the Nomad Knife | Boreal Forest pairs well with weapon skins featuring green, olive, or brown stickers, especially those with military or tactical themes. This allows players to create a cohesive camouflage loadout. There are no widely recognized famous crafts associated with this knife.