AK-47 | Slate

Origin Story

The AK-47 | Slate, released on May 3, 2021, as part of The Snakebite Collection, is celebrated for its clean, minimalist design. Its custom paint job, described in-game as "black on black on slate black," delivers a uniform dark aesthetic. This makes it a popular choice for players seeking a simple, all-black rifle skin. The Slate is widely regarded as an excellent base for sticker crafts, allowing vibrant sticker designs to stand out against its neutral background. It is also a practical, affordable option for those who prefer a clean look over flashy patterns.

Drop Chance

AK-47 | Slate is Restricted, a Purple-tier skin in the upper half of the rarity ladder. From the Snakebite Case: approximately 3.20% per opening (roughly 1 in 31). The 15.98% Restricted tier rate is split across 5 Restricted skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~0.32% from the Snakebite Case (about 1 in 313). 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 ($23.94): The finish appears as the deepest black, with smooth, uniform coverage across the receiver, barrel, and stock, showing no visible wear. This is considered the premium tier for collectors.
• Minimal Wear ($9.24): The black tone remains intact, with only minor lightening on sharp edges like the magazine and handguard, often appearing visually indistinguishable from Factory New during gameplay. This tier is generally considered the best value.
• Field-Tested ($6.00): Noticeable but moderate wear appears as scuffs on high-contact areas, and the black color begins to trend toward dark charcoal on edges, making the gun look clearly used past 0.30 float.
• Well-Worn ($4.84): More pronounced fading and edge wear are visible, especially on the front handguard, magazine edges, and stock, shifting the overall black tone toward a dull grey-black.
• Battle-Scarred ($4.51): Significant surface dulling and broad areas of faded, chalky black are present, with heavy wear on edges and the front assembly, though the rifle remains structurally intact.

Model

Slate uses the current AK-47 model, added with The End of Broken Fang on May 3, 2021. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The AK-47 | Slate is primarily found in the Snakebite Case. Players can acquire this Restricted rifle through standard case openings of the Snakebite Case or by using a Trade Up Contract with ten lower-rarity skins from The Snakebite Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. This skin can also be purchased directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

AK-47 | Slate ranges from $4.51 (Battle-Scarred) to $23.94 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $6.00. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $6.90. The 90-day median is $7.36. The all-time median is $3.97. Volume averages 802 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: A custom paint job has been applied which can only be described as "black on black on slate black". The dominant colors are dark black, charcoal, and slate grey, applied with a uniform, matte coated look. In first-person view, the smooth black receiver and handguard are the most visible elements. The community often describes it as a "blank canvas" for stickers due to its monotone design.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.41 / 5
Votes: 29

Sticker Compatibility

The AK-47 | Slate is widely considered a universal sticker craft base due to its clean, monochrome design. Its neutral black and grey palette allows almost any sticker color family to stand out, with bright neons, holos, white, and metallic stickers being particularly popular choices for contrast. Many crafters select the Slate specifically to make their chosen stickers the focal point, rather than the weapon's own finish.