Skeleton Knife | Tiger Tooth

Origin Story

The Skeleton Knife | Tiger Tooth, released on April 3, 2025, with the Spring Forward update, features an anodized orange finish hand-etched with a distinctive tiger stripe pattern. This knife is recognized for its clean, metallic gold and orange appearance, aligning with the broader Tiger Tooth family's reputation as a high-tier, classic finish. Its visual identity is defined by the prominent tiger stripes across the blade and the skeletal frame of the handle. Tiger Tooth knives are generally regarded as prestige items within the CS2 community, often discussed in the context of premium loadouts and long-term holdings.

Drop Chance

Skeleton Knife | Tiger Tooth 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 0.08. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear. StatTrak is available in FN, MW.

• Factory New ($489.99): The bright orange/gold anodized surface and hand-etched tiger stripes are fully vibrant and clean across the blade and skeletal handle.
• Minimal Wear ($519.05): The knife remains very clean overall, with only minor micro-scratches or slight dulling potentially appearing on high-contact edges and the tip.

Model

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

How to Obtain

The Skeleton Knife | Tiger Tooth is obtained as a rare special item from one or more weapon cases. Knives drop from cases at a combined rate of approximately 0.26%, making them highly sought after. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also acquire this knife by purchasing it directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Skeleton Knife | Tiger Tooth ranges from $519.05 (Minimal Wear) to $489.99 (Factory New). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $539.83. The all-time median is $671.48. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: It has been anodized orange and hand-etched in a tiger stripe pattern. This finish features a bright orange and golden base with contrasting black tiger stripes. In first-person view, the most visible elements are the curved, skeletal frame of the handle and the exposed blade spine and edge, prominently showing the anodized surface and tiger stripes during animations. Tiger Tooth knives are commonly associated with a clean, metallic gold or orange appearance.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.75 / 5
Votes: 4

Sticker Compatibility

While knives do not have sticker slots, the Skeleton Knife | Tiger Tooth's orange and gold anodized base with black tiger stripes offers visual compatibility with gold, orange, or yellow themed stickers, as well as black or dark-themed stickers. These can be applied to primary rifles and pistols to create a cohesive loadout. The knife's clean aesthetic means it serves as an excellent foundation for a themed inventory.