Huntsman Knife | ★ Vanilla

Origin Story

The Huntsman Knife | ★ debuted on May 1, 2014, as part of The Hunt Begins update, introducing a new knife model to the game. This vanilla version is recognized as a classic, no-finish option, presenting the bare, textured metal of the knife without any applied paint or pattern. Its visual appeal lies in its clean, utilitarian look, making the angular silhouette and industrial metal surface the prominent features. The absence of a painted finish means it is primarily valued by those who prefer a straightforward, metallic knife aesthetic.

Drop Chance

Huntsman Knife | ★ 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 0.00 to 1.00. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in all wear tiers.

• Factory New ($193.72): The metal surfaces are clean and bright, showing a uniform and smooth appearance across the blade and handle.
• Minimal Wear ($193.72): Subtle micro-abrasions may appear along the edges, but the overall metallic sheen remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($193.72): The metal shows more noticeable darkening and surface texture, particularly along the cutting edge and spine.
• Well-Worn ($193.72): The blade and handle have a duller, more worn appearance with pronounced darkening in recesses and along high-contact areas.
• Battle-Scarred ($193.72): The metal is significantly aged and scuffed, with heavy discoloration and extensive texture wear across the entire knife.

Model

★ uses the legacy Huntsman Knife model, introduced with The Hunt Begins on May 1, 2014. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Huntsman Knife | ★ is obtained as a rare special item from weapon cases that support Huntsman knife drops, such as the Huntsman Weapon Case. Knives are a rare drop from these cases, separate from the regular weapon skin pool. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also acquire this knife directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $200.13. The 90-day median is $195.04. The all-time median is $126.89. Volume averages 1 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Vanilla: This knife features bare textured metal with no applied paint job or pattern. It showcases various shades of grey metal, with darker tones along the spine and lighter accents on the edge and handle. In first-person view, the large, angular blade silhouette and industrial metal surface are the most prominent features. It is typically discussed alongside other vanilla knives as a plain metal variant.

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Sticker Compatibility

Stickers cannot be applied to knives in CS2, meaning the Huntsman Knife | ★ has no direct sticker compatibility or placement options. This absence of sticker slots means there are no community discussions about specific sticker crafts or color pairings for this item. Any aesthetic considerations would involve matching the knife with weapon skins that have complementary grey or metallic themes.