Huntsman Knife | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Huntsman Knife | Case Hardened, introduced on May 1, 2014, with The Hunt Begins update, features a blade treated with a case-hardening process. This process applies wood charcoal at high temperatures, resulting in a distinctive pattern of blues, purples, and golds across the metal surface. The randomized nature of case hardening means each knife exhibits a unique distribution of these colors. This finish gives the Huntsman Knife a rugged yet vibrant appearance.

Drop Chance

Huntsman Knife | 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 ($735.48): The case hardened pattern is vibrant across the blade and handle.
• Minimal Wear ($279.98): Minor wear appears on the blade's edges, but the pattern remains largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($276.00): The patina effect darkens the blade, and the pattern begins to show signs of fading.
• Well-Worn ($228.46): The blade darkens further, with significant loss of color saturation across the case hardened finish.
• Battle-Scarred ($223.30): The knife exhibits a heavily darkened patina, with much of the original pattern obscured by wear.

Model

Case Hardened 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

Knives are exceptionally rare drops, with a combined drop rate of approximately 0.26% across all cases that feature them. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also acquire this knife directly by purchasing it on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Huntsman Knife | Case Hardened ranges from $223.30 (Battle-Scarred) to $735.48 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $276.00. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $242.32. The 90-day median is $247.37. The all-time median is $121.01. 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 dominant colors include blues, purples, and gold tones across the blade. The blade is the most prominent visual element during gameplay.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Huntsman Knife | Case Hardened, with its patina finish, provides a distinctive backdrop for sticker applications. The varied blue and gold tones of the blade can complement a wide range of sticker colors.