Falchion Knife | Black Laminate

Origin Story

The Falchion Knife | Black Laminate features a stonewashed blade complemented by a black laminate handle, creating a clean two-tone black and steel appearance. This knife was introduced to Counter-Strike 2 on September 22, 2021, as part of the Operation Riptide update. It is recognized by players as a functional, low-key black knife option, often chosen for its simple, dark aesthetic rather than as a flashy status symbol. Its Gunsmith-style finish makes it a neutral base for darker loadouts.

Drop Chance

Falchion Knife | Black Laminate 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 ($155.95): The stonewashed blade is pristine with minimal micro-scratches, and the black laminate handle is deep and unblemished.
• Minimal Wear ($100.05): The blade retains its clean stonewashed appearance, with only faint signs of wear appearing on the edges and near the tip.
• Field-Tested ($87.47): Noticeable scratches become visible on the blade's edges and spine, while the black laminate handle may show some minor scuffing.
• Well-Worn ($88.49): The blade displays more pronounced wear and dullness, and the black laminate handle shows significant fading and scuffs, particularly on high-contact areas.
• Battle-Scarred ($90.46): The stonewashed blade is heavily worn with large areas of scratching and dullness, and the black laminate handle is substantially faded and mottled.

Model

Black Laminate uses the current Falchion Knife model, added with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The Falchion Knife | Black Laminate is obtainable as an Exceedingly Rare special item from the Riptide Knife Case. Knives are a rare drop from cases, with a combined knife drop rate of approximately 0.26%. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also acquire this knife directly by purchasing it from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Falchion Knife | Black Laminate ranges from $90.46 (Battle-Scarred) to $155.95 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $87.47. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $102.00. The 90-day median is $104.25. The all-time median is $121.75. Volume averages 16 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has been stonewashed and given a black laminate handle. This results in a two-tone appearance with a dark black handle and a stonewashed silver-grey blade. In first-person view, the most prominent elements are the stonewashed blade face and the black laminate handle. Community comparisons for Black Laminate finishes across weapons often describe them as a clean black or tactical look.

Player Rating

Rating: 5.00 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

As a knife, the Falchion Knife | Black Laminate does not have sticker slots, so sticker application is not possible. Instead, its black handle and stonewashed blade make it suitable for pairing with black, grey, or muted-color weapon skins and tactical-themed gloves. This Gunsmith-style finish serves as a neutral base for a cohesive loadout.