Huntsman Knife | Lore

Origin Story

The Huntsman Knife | Lore was released on September 22, 2021, as a rare special item within the Operation Riptide update. This knife features a custom painted design of intricate gold knotwork across its blade, set against a dark green and black background. It is a premium knife that complements the broader "Lore" cosmetic family, often chosen by players building gold or dragon-themed inventories. The Huntsman Knife | Lore is valued for its distinctive gold aesthetic and rarity, making it a high-end item for collectors.

Drop Chance

Huntsman Knife | Lore 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 0.65. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($196.99): The golden blade with its intricate knotwork is pristine, showing no visible scratches or dulling. This is the premium visual tier for collectors.
• Minimal Wear ($168.90): The gold color and knotwork remain vibrant, with only slight micro-wear appearing on the blade's tip or spine upon close inspection. This tier often serves as a value alternative to Factory New.
• Field-Tested ($133.35): Scratches and edge wear become more noticeable on the blade and tip, and the gold may appear slightly less vivid with some dark speckling along the cutting edge. This is a pragmatic buy tier for many.
• Well-Worn ($129.06): Edge wear is prominent with larger chipped areas along the blade, and the gold tones may dull, especially near the tip and spine. This tier represents a compromise between cost and appearance.
• Battle-Scarred ($110.49): The blade shows heavy wear, with significant darkened patches and substantial chipping along the edges, causing the gold knotwork to appear muted or partially worn through. This tier is primarily for budget buyers or those who prefer a rugged aesthetic.

Model

Lore uses the current Huntsman Knife model, added with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021.

How to Obtain

The Huntsman Knife | Lore is primarily acquired as a rare special item from opening the Operation Riptide Case. This knife is a distinct, rare drop separate from the regular weapon skins found within cases. For immediate acquisition, players can purchase it directly from the Steam Community Market or through various third-party marketplaces and case-opening sites. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Huntsman Knife | Lore ranges from $110.49 (Battle-Scarred) to $196.99 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $133.35. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $149.49. The 90-day median is $149.12. The all-time median is $211.76. Volume averages 14 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with knotwork. The dominant colors are gold, dark green, and black accents. In first-person view, the golden blade with its intricate knotwork is the most prominent feature. Community and catalog comparisons often place it alongside the AWP | Lore and other Lore-series weapons due to their similar gold and pattern-heavy aesthetic.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.33 / 5
Votes: 3

Sticker Compatibility

Huntsman knives do not have sticker slots, meaning traditional sticker crafting is not applicable. For inventory building, this knife is often recommended for gold, yellow, royal, or dragon-themed setups, pairing well with items like the AWP | Dragon Lore or M4A1-S | Chantico’s Fire. Sticker choices for other weapons in such inventories often include gold, green, or dragon-motif stickers to complement the knife's aesthetic.