Five-SeveN | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Five-SeveN | Case Hardened was introduced on November 8, 2013, as part of The Arms Deal 2 Collection. This skin is known for its distinct metallic sheen, achieved through a color case-hardening process involving wood charcoal at high temperatures. Its visual appeal comes from the randomized patterns of blues, purples, and golds that emerge from this unique manufacturing technique. The in-game description notes, "It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures," emphasizing the real-world industrial process behind its appearance. The flavor text, "A little color never hurt anyone," playfully hints at the vibrant and unpredictable nature of its finish.

Drop Chance

Five-SeveN | Case Hardened is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the CS:GO Weapon Case 2: approximately 4.00% per opening (roughly 1 in 25). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 4 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.40% from the CS:GO Weapon Case 2 (about 1 in 250). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

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 ($42.00): The hardened metal finish displays its full range of blues, purples, and yellows with high color saturation.
• Minimal Wear ($16.79): The vibrant colors of the case hardened pattern remain prominent, showing only slight dulling at the edges.
• Field-Tested ($12.45): The metal surface begins to show noticeable darkening and a reduction in color saturation, particularly on exposed areas.
• Well-Worn ($12.32): The case hardened pattern is significantly darkened, with much of the original color intensity muted.
• Battle-Scarred ($11.51): The finish is heavily darkened, appearing almost entirely black or dark gray, with only faint hints of the original colors remaining.

Model

Case Hardened uses the legacy Five-SeveN model, introduced with The Arms Deal 2 on November 8, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Five-SeveN | Case Hardened is primarily obtained through standard case openings of the CS:GO Weapon Case 2. Players can also acquire this Restricted pistol by using a trade-up contract with ten lower-rarity skins from The Arms Deal 2 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is available on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin trading sites.

Price Range

Five-SeveN | Case Hardened ranges from $11.51 (Battle-Scarred) to $42.00 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $12.45. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $14.02. The 90-day median is $14.35. The all-time median is $3.08. Volume averages 2 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 metallic finish with distinct patterns of blue, purple, and gold. The top slide and grip are the most prominent features during gameplay.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Five-SeveN | Case Hardened offers a distinctive backdrop for stickers, with its varied blue and gold tones. The patina finish allows stickers to integrate well without appearing overly cluttered.