M9 Bayonet | Blue Steel

Origin Story

The M9 Bayonet | Blue Steel debuted on August 14, 2013, as part of The Arms Deal update, introducing one of the earliest knife finishes to the game. Its surface is cold blued, a chemical process that creates a protective, dark blue-black finish on steel. This method gives the blade a deep, lustrous appearance, which is further enhanced by the reflections of light across its surface. The skin's flavor text, "This is the malbec of weapon design - Booth, Arms Dealer," suggests a sophisticated and refined quality to its aesthetic.

Drop Chance

M9 Bayonet | 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 (No Recent Price): The cold blued finish is pristine and uniformly dark across the M9 Bayonet's blade and handle.
• Minimal Wear ($870.59): The blued surface retains most of its original color, with only slight dulling visible on the edges.
• Field-Tested ($757.30): The finish begins to show noticeable darkening and loss of color saturation, particularly along the blade's edge and handle.
• Well-Worn ($738.48): The blued steel darkens considerably, appearing significantly less vibrant and showing more extensive wear across the blade.
• Battle-Scarred ($815.67): The finish is heavily darkened and desaturated, giving the M9 Bayonet a very worn, almost black appearance.

Model

Blue Steel uses the legacy M9 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 M9 Bayonet | Blue Steel is acquired as a rare special item from various weapon cases. Knives are exceptionally rare drops from these cases, with a combined drop rate of approximately 0.26%. 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

M9 Bayonet | Blue Steel ranges from $815.67 (Battle-Scarred) to $870.59 (Minimal Wear). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $705.37. The all-time median is $205.29. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been cold blued. The finish gives the M9 Bayonet blade a deep blue hue with visible signs of wear and oxidation. The handle retains its original dark color.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.84 / 5
Votes: 3

Sticker Compatibility

No information about sticker compatibility or craft viability is available for this skin.