Gut Knife | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Gut Knife | Case Hardened features a distinctive patina finish, achieved by color case-hardening through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures, giving it irregular patches of blue, purple, gold, and brown. Released on August 14, 2013, as part of The Arms Deal update, this skin was among the original set of knives introduced to the game. While it is part of the broader Case Hardened knife family, it is generally considered an accessible entry point for collectors interested in pattern gambles, particularly those seeking blue gem patterns. The visual appeal of this knife lies in the unique distribution of colors across its blade, making each pattern index distinct. Its flavor text, "A little color never hurt anyone," playfully highlights its vibrant appearance.

Drop Chance

Gut Knife | Case Hardened 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 ($299.00): Color is at its most vibrant, with strong blues, purples, and golds and a relatively clean, glossy metal look, often treated as the premium tier when the pattern is good.
• Minimal Wear ($182.00): The overall appearance remains very similar to FN, with most of the pattern intact and only subtle darkening on high-contact edges, often considered a value alternative to FN.
• Field-Tested ($158.42): The patina begins to look noticeably duller, with less shine and slightly more muted colors, especially on the blade edge, tending to be the practical budget tier where pattern is prioritized.
• Well-Worn ($149.98): The surface appears significantly darkened, with blue and gold regions looking more washed out, and the patina loses much of its luster.
• Battle-Scarred ($144.29): The pattern remains recognizable but looks the most faded and dark, with the blade often appearing more grayish or brown overall, typically the cheapest entry point.

Model

Case Hardened uses the legacy Gut Knife model, introduced with The Arms Deal on August 14, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Gut Knife | Case Hardened is obtained as a rare special item drop from a variety of legacy cases, including the CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, CS:GO Weapon Case 3, eSports 2013 Case, eSports 2013 Winter Case, Operation Bravo Case, and Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. These cases are no longer in the active drop pool, meaning new supply depends on existing cases being opened. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can acquire this knife directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Gut Knife | Case Hardened ranges from $144.29 (Battle-Scarred) to $299.00 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $158.42. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $149.75. The all-time median is $83.30. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. This process results in irregular patches of blue, purple, gold, and brown/gray metal across the blade. In first-person view, the curved belly of the blade is the most prominent visual element. Case

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Sticker Compatibility

Knives cannot be stickered, so sticker compatibility is not applicable for the Gut Knife | Case Hardened. Any community discussions about Case Hardened crafts refer to weapons like the AK-47 or Five-SeveN, not this knife.