Paracord Knife | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Paracord Knife | Case Hardened was introduced on November 19, 2019, as part of the Operation Shattered Web update, featuring a blade that has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. This process results in a distinctive metallic sheen with a varied mix of blue, purple, gold, and brown tones across its surface, making each knife unique. The Paracord's handle is a utilitarian cord-wrap, directing visual attention primarily to the blade's colorful pattern. As a modern operation knife, it offers a contemporary profile with the classic, pattern-driven appeal of the Case Hardened finish.

Drop Chance

Paracord Knife | Case Hardened 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 ($310.18): The patina is at its most vibrant and saturated, with bright blues and clean gold areas visible on the upper spine and outer blade.
• Minimal Wear ($177.67): The patina remains very bright and clean, with only minor surface wear and small linear scratches appearing on the edge or tip.
• Field-Tested ($144.99): Noticeable dulling of the patina begins, with blues and purples appearing less intense and more visible wear and scratching on the tip, spine, and cutting edge.
• Well-Worn ($135.50): The patina appears substantially faded and darker, with larger areas of exposed, scratched metal and muted blues mixed with browns and greys.
• Battle-Scarred ($131.76): The patina is heavily diminished, with large regions of worn metal and remaining color appearing dark, patchy, and strongly muted across the blade.

Model

Case Hardened uses the legacy Paracord 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 Paracord Knife | Case Hardened is obtainable as a rare special item from the Shattered Web Case. This case is no longer in the active drop pool, so new supply comes from opening existing cases or purchasing them on the market. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Paracord Knife | Case Hardened ranges from $131.76 (Battle-Scarred) to $310.18 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $144.99. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $145.00. The 90-day median is $152.25. The all-time median is $218.43. Volume averages 4 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. This process results in a mix of metallic blue, purple, gold, and brown steel tones, with the specific distribution varying from pattern to pattern. In first-person, the most visible elements are the upper spine and outer side of the blade, where the Case Hardened pattern is most exposed. Community comparisons for Case Hardened across knives often joke about “oil spill,” “rainbow,” or “burnt metal” looks, and pattern-collectors compare blades by blue coverage and clean pattern islands.

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Sticker Compatibility

As a knife, the Paracord Knife | Case Hardened has no sticker slots. Sticker compatibility for this item relates to loadout pairings with stickered firearms. Blue, purple, and teal holo stickers can visually sync with the blade's patina, while gold, orange, and brown accents complement the gold sections and the handle.