Bayonet | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Bayonet | Case Hardened is a classic, pattern-driven knife released on August 14, 2013, as part of The Arms Deal update. Its visual identity is defined by the unique color case-hardened finish, created by applying wood charcoal at high temperatures, which results in a distinct mix of blue, purple, and gold. The desirability of this skin is heavily influenced by the amount of blue present on the play side, particularly in "blue gem" patterns. These patterns are highly sought after by collectors, making the Bayonet | Case Hardened a significant status item in the community.

Drop Chance

Bayonet | 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 ($720.54): Colors are most vibrant, with blues and purples appearing richer and gold areas bright and reflective, making it a premium choice for pattern collectors.
• Minimal Wear ($425.00): Visual condition is very close to Factory New, with colors remaining vivid and only minor darkening on high-contact edges.
• Field-Tested ($333.50): The patina looks more muted, with less shine and slightly darker blue and gold areas, though the underlying pattern remains clearly recognizable.
• Well-Worn ($400.08): The knife appears considerably darker and more worn, with reduced luster and less saturated blues and purples.
• Battle-Scarred ($329.94): Patina surfaces look very dull and dark, with some areas appearing almost grayish, giving the knife a heavily used impression.

Model

Case Hardened uses the legacy Bayonet 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 Bayonet | Case Hardened can be acquired as a rare special item from the CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, and CS:GO Weapon Case 3. These cases are now considered legacy and no longer drop in active play, meaning new supply primarily comes from existing cases being opened.A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Bayonet | Case Hardened ranges from $329.94 (Battle-Scarred) to $720.54 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $333.50. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $355.15. The all-time median is $173.97. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. The finish displays a mix of blue, purple, and gold or brown tones, with the exact distribution varying by pattern. During gameplay, the play-side blade face is the most visible element. The Bayonet | Case Hardened is often visually grouped with other Case Hardened knives and the AK-47 or Five-Seven Case Hardened, using similar "blue gem" terminology for patterns with significant blue coverage.

Player Rating

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Sticker Compatibility

Bayonet knives do not support stickers, so there is no sticker compatibility or craft meta for the Bayonet | Case Hardened. Buyer discussions about "crafts" around Case Hardened generally refer to rifles and pistols, not knives.