Skeleton Knife | Blue Steel

Origin Story

The Skeleton Knife | Blue Steel was introduced on November 19, 2019, as part of the Operation Shattered Web update. Its in-game description notes that it has been cold blued, a process that gives the metal a distinctive dark finish. Arms dealer Booth describes it as "the malbec of weapon design," suggesting a refined and robust character. This finish style is applied through a patina, meaning its appearance evolves with wear rather than chipping away.

Drop Chance

Skeleton Knife | Blue Steel 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 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($566.42): The cold blued finish is pristine, showing a deep, uniform coloration across the blade and handle.
• Minimal Wear ($456.29): Minor aging of the blued finish begins, with the surface retaining most of its original saturation.
• Field-Tested ($339.63): The blued surface shows noticeable signs of wear, appearing somewhat duller and less saturated in areas.
• Well-Worn ($321.97): The finish is significantly aged and darkened, with the blue tones becoming muted and less distinct.
• Battle-Scarred ($312.46): The cold blued surface is heavily discolored and darkened, with much of the original coloration lost to extensive wear.

Model

Blue Steel uses the legacy Skeleton 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

It is also available on the Steam Community Market and third-party marketplaces. A StatTrak version is available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Skeleton Knife | Blue Steel ranges from $312.46 (Battle-Scarred) to $566.42 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $339.63. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $355.69. The 90-day median is $340.05. The all-time median is $443.70. Volume averages 2 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been cold blued. The blade features a deep blue finish, creating a distinct appearance. When equipped, the blade is prominently visible in first-person gameplay.

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Sticker Compatibility

No specific sticker pairings or craft showcases are available for this skin.