Flip Knife | Damascus Steel

Origin Story

The Flip Knife | Damascus Steel was introduced on January 8, 2015, as part of the Full Spectrum update, which also brought the Chroma Case and new knife finishes. Its design features a layered silver and grey pattern, mimicking real-world Damascus steel forged from two types of carbon steel. This finish is widely regarded as a classy, mid-tier metal look, appealing to players who prefer a realistic, forged aesthetic over more colorful designs. It stands out as a practical, budget-conscious choice within the Damascus Steel family, valued for its clean and simple appearance.

Drop Chance

Flip Knife | Damascus 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 0.5. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($210.72): The layered silver/grey tones of the Damascus pattern are bright and high-contrast across the blade, with a strong metallic sheen.
• Minimal Wear ($193.61): The Damascus pattern remains crisp and reflective, with only very slight dulling along the edge or spine, making it a value choice for a near-FN look.
• Field-Tested ($198.00): The blade becomes noticeably more muted, with decreased contrast between the light and dark bands and a less mirror-like sheen, showing more visible surface scuffing.
• Well-Worn ($191.20): The Damascus pattern is further dulled and darkened, especially on the edge and tip, giving the blade the appearance of aged or slightly tarnished steel.
• Battle-Scarred ($216.69): The blade appears significantly darker and more washed-out with the lowest sheen, and the wavy pattern is subtle and low-contrast, appealing to those who prefer a heavily used metal aesthetic.

Model

Damascus Steel uses the legacy Flip Knife model, introduced with Full Spectrum on January 8, 2015. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Flip Knife | Damascus Steel is obtainable as a rare special item from the Chroma Case. Knives are a rare drop from cases, separate from the regular weapon skin pool. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can acquire this knife by purchasing it directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Flip Knife | Damascus Steel ranges from $216.69 (Battle-Scarred) to $210.72 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $198.00. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $173.74. The 90-day median is $169.31. The all-time median is $94.39. Volume averages 2 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been forged from a billet made from two different types of carbon steel. The blade features layered silver and grey tones with darker striations, mimicking real Damascus steel. In first-person view, the wavy Damascus pattern runs along the length of the blade. Community discussions often compare Damascus Steel finishes to real-world Damascus blades, emphasizing a grounded, realistic metal aesthetic.

Player Rating

Rating: 3.83 / 5
Votes: 3

Sticker Compatibility

The Flip Knife | Damascus Steel, with its silver and grey tones, pairs well with neutral, metallic, or blue-tinted stickers. Stickers are primarily visible on the handle during inspection, as this area is only partially seen in first-person view. The knife's clean, uniform pattern makes it a suitable base for various sticker crafts, allowing the stickers to stand out without clashing.