Karambit | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Karambit | Case Hardened features a blade that has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures, giving it a distinct metallic appearance. This Patina finish style emphasizes the treated metal effect rather than a painted surface. Released on August 14, 2013, as part of The Arms Deal update, this skin captures the raw, industrial aesthetic of its namesake process. Its flavor text, "A little color never hurt anyone," playfully alludes to the vibrant, unpredictable patterns that result from the case-hardening technique.

Drop Chance

Karambit | 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 (No Recent Price): The heat-treated metal effect is at its most vibrant and distinct across the blade.
• Minimal Wear (No Recent Price): The blade retains most of its original color presentation, with only minor dulling of the treated metal.
• Field-Tested (No Recent Price): The metal shows visible softening of its coloration, particularly along the edges and more exposed areas.
• Well-Worn (No Recent Price): The treated metal effect is noticeably dulled, with a significant loss of clarity and vibrancy across the blade.
• Battle-Scarred (No Recent Price): The blade exhibits the maximum dulling and the weakest presentation of the heat-treated finish.

Model

Case Hardened uses the legacy Karambit 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

Knives are a very rare drop, with a combined knife drop rate of approximately 0.26% from cases. 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

Karambit | Case Hardened ranges from No Recent Price (Battle-Scarred) to No Recent Price (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 $1,076.35. The all-time median is $293.16. 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 heat treatment results in a metallic finish with blues, purples, and yellows. The blade, which is prominently displayed during gameplay, showcases these varied hues.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 6

Sticker Compatibility

Case Hardened finishes often pair well with stickers that feature gold, blue, black, white, or holographic elements, as these colors complement the metallic, heat-treated appearance. This general compatibility suggests potential pairings for the Karambit | Case Hardened.