Flip Knife | Blue Steel

Origin Story

The Flip Knife | Blue Steel, released on August 14, 2013, with The Arms Deal update, is a classic knife option known for its subdued appearance. Its blade features a dark bluish-grey patina, giving it a muted, almost "washed-out" look that some players compare to worn gunmetal. This finish is considered a lower-profile, budget-friendly choice for those who prefer a darker, more realistic aesthetic over vibrant colors or intricate patterns. It remains a staple for players who appreciate an understated metal design.

Drop Chance

Flip Knife | Blue 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($440.63): The blade shows the strongest blue and purple tint, with an even patina and minimal darkening, serving as the premium aesthetic for the most pronounced blue tone.
• Minimal Wear ($294.40): The patina remains clearly bluish but is slightly darker and less vibrant than Factory New, with very subtle wear on the edge and tip, often considered a value pick.
• Field-Tested ($235.00): The blade's patina appears noticeably darker and more muted, with the blue tone reduced and more neutral grey present, making it a common budget playable tier.
• Well-Worn ($212.49): The patina shifts toward a duller grey-blue, with more extensive wear on blade edges and the tip, appearing darker and more uneven than Field-Tested.
• Battle-Scarred ($255.00): The blade becomes significantly darker and more desaturated, with many areas looking like worn steel and the blue patina barely visible, emphasizing a rugged, used-weapon aesthetic.

Model

Blue Steel uses the legacy Flip 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 Flip Knife | Blue Steel is obtainable as a rare special item from a wide array of weapon cases, including the CS:GO Weapon Case, Operation Bravo Case, Chroma Case, and Revolution Case, among many others. As a knife, it is a rare special drop from these cases, separate from the standard weapon skin pool. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can acquire this knife on the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, or through case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Flip Knife | Blue Steel ranges from $255.00 (Battle-Scarred) to $440.63 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $235.00. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $214.58. The all-time median is $90.41. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been cold blued. The blade features dark bluish-grey steel with hints of purple, giving it a matte, desaturated appearance. The blade face and spine are the most visible elements in first-person view, highlighting the characteristic hooked tip and curved edge. Blue Steel knives are often compared to Case Hardened finishes as a metal treatment family, but are contrasted as being more uniform and subdued.

Player Rating

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Sticker Compatibility

The dark blue-grey patina of the Flip Knife | Blue Steel pairs well with cool-colored stickers, such as blues and purples, or monochrome white stickers that contrast against the blade's muted surface. On Flip Knives, stickers are typically placed on the handle, which is only partially visible in first-person view. The blade, being the primary visual focus, cannot be directly stickered.