Huntsman Knife | Freehand

Origin Story

The Huntsman Knife | Freehand, released on September 22, 2021, as part of Operation Riptide, features a distinctive black and purple design decorated with a metallic marker. This finish applies a doodle-style pattern across the blade, giving it a hand-drawn graffiti appearance. It is recognized for its unique visual identity and is often chosen by players who appreciate its dark, artistic aesthetic. The knife is a notable option within the Freehand family, offering a specific style for those building coordinated loadouts.

Drop Chance

Huntsman 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, and WW.

• Factory New ($131.36): The black and purple colors are at maximum vibrancy, with the metallic marker doodles appearing crisp and continuous across the blade, showing minimal to no visible edge wear.
• Minimal Wear (No Recent Price): Colors remain strong and saturated, with the doodle pattern still very clear, though small rubs may start to appear on the knife tip, cutting edge, and sharp corners of the blade.
• Field-Tested ($85.67): Noticeable edge wear and dulling begin to show on the blade edge, tip, and high points, with portions of the black/purple coating along the most exposed edges showing visible base-metal.
• Well-Worn ($95.45): Heavier wear is present along nearly all main edges and potentially on parts of the blade face, with more underlying metal visible, contrasting with the remaining black/purple areas and doodle pattern.

Model

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

How to Obtain

The Huntsman Knife | Freehand is primarily obtained as a rare special item when opening an Operation Riptide Case. Since the Operation Riptide event has concluded, new supply of these cases is limited, making the knife a rarer drop. Players can also acquire this knife directly from the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Huntsman Knife | Freehand ranges from $108.51 (Battle-Scarred) to $131.36 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $85.67. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $101.91. The 90-day median is $106.01. The all-time median is $135.07. Volume averages 1 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: It has been painted black and purple, then decorated with a metallic marker. The dominant colors are a black base with purple tones, accented by light metallic marker lines that form doodle-style patterns. In first-person view, the upper blade face and spine are most visible, showcasing the extensive Freehand doodle pattern. The Freehand family of finishes is commonly described as resembling hand-drawn graffiti or doodles on a dark surface.

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Sticker Compatibility

While knives do not have sticker slots, the Huntsman Knife | Freehand's black and purple base with metallic white lines makes it an excellent thematic pairing for weapon skins and stickers in purple, pink, or white/silver. This allows for cohesive loadouts where the knife's aesthetic is echoed by stickers on primary weapons, enhancing the overall visual theme.