Skeleton Knife | Safari Mesh

Origin Story

The Skeleton Knife | Safari Mesh was released on November 19, 2019, as a rare special item alongside Operation Shattered Web. It features a stenciled camouflage pattern, described in-game as spray-painted using mesh fencing and cardboard cutouts. This finish emphasizes a utilitarian, military aesthetic, setting it apart from flashier knife designs. The knife's flavor text, "A predator is a predator, no matter the environment," reinforces its rugged and adaptable identity. It is often considered an entry-level option for players seeking the Skeleton Knife model with a more subdued visual.

Drop Chance

Skeleton Knife | Safari Mesh 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 ($598.11): The camouflage pattern, composed of muted olive, tan, and grey, is sharp and opaque across the blade and integrated handle.
• Minimal Wear ($182.96): Minor micro-scratches may appear on the edges of the blade and handle, but the overall camo pattern remains very similar to Factory New.
• Field-Tested ($158.90): The camouflage colors begin to appear more muted, with visible wear spots and slight fading on prominent edges like the blade tip and spine.
• Well-Worn ($161.03): Larger areas of the blade and handle show noticeable fading and exposed metal, particularly along high-contact surfaces, making the camo significantly washed out.
• Battle-Scarred ($160.00): The finish is heavily faded across the blade, with substantial portions showing very pale camouflage or worn-through areas, creating a rugged, battle-worn appearance.

Model

Safari Mesh 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

The Skeleton Knife | Safari Mesh is obtained as a rare special item from opening a Shattered Web Case, Fracture Case, or Snakebite Case. Knives are an exceptionally rare drop from these cases, separate from the standard weapon skin pool. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Skeleton Knife | Safari Mesh ranges from $160.00 (Battle-Scarred) to $598.11 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $158.90. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $169.22. The 90-day median is $164.52. The all-time median is $227.05. Volume averages 4 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Spray-Paint: It has been spray-painted using mesh fencing and cardboard cutouts as stencils. This finish features muted olive, khaki green, tan, and grey colors, forming a low-contrast camouflage pattern. In first-person view, the camouflage-coated blade is the most visible element. The finish is frequently compared to other Safari Mesh knives and other cheap camo finishes like Boreal Forest.

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Sticker Compatibility

Knife skins cannot be stickered, so there is no sticker compatibility or craft meta directly associated with the Skeleton Knife | Safari Mesh. Any aesthetic pairing discussion involving Safari Mesh tends to focus on outfit-level matching with similarly colored rifles or pistols.