Karambit | Slaughter

Origin Story

The Karambit | Slaughter is a classic, high-tier knife skin, recognized for its bright red finish and long-standing status as a collector's item. Introduced on August 14, 2013, with The Arms Deal update, it was part of the original set of knives that launched alongside the first weapon cases. Its visual identity is defined by a tomato red candy coat applied over a zebra-stripe pattern of aluminum and chrome paints, giving the blade a glossy, metallic appearance. This anodized finish creates a reflective surface, with patterns like the "Heart," "Diamond," and "Phoenix" being particularly sought after by collectors. The skin's age and distinctive look have cemented its place as a desirable item for those seeking a premium red knife.

Drop Chance

Karambit | Slaughter 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 0.01 to 0.26. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT.

• Factory New ($1,725.00): The bright tomato red candy coat is vibrant and glossy, with the underlying silver/chrome wave pattern crisp and highly reflective, showing minimal to no visible edge wear.
• Minimal Wear ($1,666.50): The red remains vibrant and shiny, with only light edge wear beginning to appear on the outer curve and tip, making it a value pick for a high-end look.
• Field-Tested ($1,092.38): The red candy coat may appear slightly less glossy, with more visible silver/chrome showing on blade edges and possibly some mid-blade contact areas, though the skin remains clearly red and recognizable.

Model

Slaughter 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

The Karambit | Slaughter is acquired as a rare special item from opening the original CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, or CS:GO Weapon Case 3. These cases are no longer in the active drop pool, meaning new supply primarily enters the market through existing case stock being opened. A StatTrak version of this knife is also available for kill tracking. Players can also purchase the Karambit | Slaughter directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

Karambit | Slaughter is available in Minimal Wear at $1,666.50. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $1,096.00. The all-time median is $382.48. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: It has been painted in a zebra-stripe pattern with aluminum and chrome paints with various reflectivities, and has then been covered with a tomato red candy coat. This results in a glossy, metallic red blade with underlying silver and chrome stripes. The curved blade and its distinctive red candy coat are the most visible elements in first-person view.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.88 / 5
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Sticker Compatibility

Knives in CS2 do not support sticker applications, so the Karambit | Slaughter cannot be directly customized with stickers. Instead, its bright red finish makes it an excellent centerpiece for loadouts featuring red or pink-themed weapon skins and stickers on other firearms. This allows players to create a cohesive visual theme across their inventory.