Skeleton Knife | Damascus Steel

Origin Story

The Skeleton Knife | Damascus Steel was released on April 3, 2025, as part of the Spring Forward update. This intricate design gives the knife a distinct visual texture. The Damascus Steel finish is a defining characteristic, providing a sense of craftsmanship and durability.

Drop Chance

Skeleton Knife | Damascus Steel 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 0.5. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($343.86): The Damascus steel pattern is crisp and vibrant across the blade.
• Minimal Wear ($337.35): Minor dulling of the Damascus pattern begins to appear, primarily along the blade's edges.
• Field-Tested ($285.00): The Damascus steel pattern shows noticeable dullness and some discoloration, particularly on the main cutting edge.
• Well-Worn ($317.41): The blade's Damascus pattern is significantly faded and discolored, with a darker overall appearance.
• Battle-Scarred ($372.49): The Damascus steel pattern is heavily obscured by advanced discoloration and darkening, giving the blade a weathered look.

Model

Damascus Steel uses the current Skeleton Knife model, added with Spring Forward on April 3, 2025. The Patina finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

Knives are exceptionally rare, with a combined drop rate of approximately 0.26% from cases. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also purchase this knife directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Skeleton Knife | Damascus Steel ranges from $372.49 (Battle-Scarred) to $343.86 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $285.00. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $287.85. The 90-day median is $293.66. The all-time median is $332.36. Volume averages 5 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been forged from a billet made from two different types of carbon steel. The blade features a distinctive pattern of dark and light steel, showcasing the material's layered construction. This pattern is prominently visible during gameplay.

Player Rating

Rating: 5.00 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

The Damascus Steel finish, with its intricate pattern, can make sticker application challenging. The skin's busy texture may obscure sticker details, suggesting that crafts could appear muddled.