Butterfly Knife | Freehand

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Description: It has been painted black and purple, then decorated with a metallic marker.

Finish Style: Anodized Multicolored

Finish Catalog: 581

Added: 22 September 2021

Update: Operation Riptide

Skin Quality Steam Logo Price Steam Logo Listings Steam Logo Median Steam Logo Volume
StatTrak Factory New $1,200.60 4 $1,015.37 2
StatTrak Minimal Wear $953.51 6 $981.07 1
StatTrak Field-Tested $902.17 11 $884.94 2
StatTrak Well-Worn $891.77 1 $659.84 1
StatTrak Battle-Scarred $799.90 1 $799.91 1
Factory New $968.19 26 $981.51 4
Minimal Wear $981.58 17 $862.00 1
Field-Tested $850.00 16 $862.50 3
Well-Worn $867.29 3 $742.01 1
Battle-Scarred $836.79 1 $575.00 1

The Freehand Family

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Origin Story

The Butterfly Knife | Freehand features a black and purple design, decorated with metallic marker-style doodles. This finish was introduced on September 22, 2021, as part of the Operation Riptide update. It stands out as a distinctive, more artistic alternative for players who prefer a patterned blade over a solid color. The Freehand is generally regarded as a mid-to-high tier choice among Butterfly Knife finishes.

Drop Chance

Butterfly Knife | Freehand 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 0.48. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

  • Factory New ($968.19): The black base and purple Freehand linework are pristine, with no visible scratches on the blade or handle.
  • Minimal Wear ($981.58): Very light wear may appear on blade edges and the tip, but the purple base color and marker details remain strong and fully legible.
  • Field-Tested ($850.00): Visible scratches develop along the blade edges and near the tip, with some small patches of underlying metal starting to show through.
  • Well-Worn ($867.29): Heavier edge chipping and more prominent exposed metal are present, especially at the tip and spine, giving the knife a substantially aged appearance.

Model

Freehand uses the current Butterfly Knife model, added with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021. The Anodized finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The Butterfly Knife | Freehand can be acquired as a rare special drop from the Operation Riptide Case. Knives are exceptionally rare drops from cases, with a combined drop rate of approximately 0.

Price Range

Butterfly Knife | Freehand ranges from $836.79 (Battle-Scarred) to $968.19 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $850.00. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $833.84. The 90-day median is $863.64. The all-time median is $924.52. Volume averages 3 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: It has been painted black and purple, then decorated with a metallic marker. The blade face features purple Freehand linework and metallic marker-style doodles over a black base. In first-person view, the blade face with its purple drawings and the spine and upper edge of the blade are the most visible elements. The design is often compared to other Freehand knives, which are considered a cohesive visual family.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.83 / 5
Votes: 3

Sticker Compatibility

Knives do not have sticker slots, so there is no direct sticker application or compatibility for this skin. Players can pair the Butterfly Knife | Freehand with weapons that feature purple or black sticker themes for a coordinated inventory.

Butterfly Knife | Freehand — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Butterfly Knife | Freehand cost?

Freehand ranges from $836.79 (Battle-Scarred) to $981.58 (Minimal Wear) based on current listings. The 7-day median across all tiers is $809.55. StatTrak™ versions carry a significant premium at every wear tier.

How rare is the Butterfly Knife | Freehand?

The Butterfly Knife | Freehand is knife-tier. Knives drop at a combined rate of approximately 0.26% from supported cases. Valve doesn't publish individual knife type or finish probabilities.

What wear tiers is the Butterfly Knife | Freehand available in?

The Butterfly Knife | Freehand is available in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred, with a float range of 0.00 to 0.48.

Is the Butterfly Knife | Freehand available in StatTrak™?

Yes, Freehand is available in StatTrak™ in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred.

Where does the Butterfly Knife | Freehand come from?

The Butterfly Knife | Freehand comes from the Dreams & Nightmares Case and Operation Riptide Case. Like all knives, it drops at a combined rate of approximately 0.26% — Valve doesn't publish individual knife type or finish probabilities.

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