Karambit | Doppler

Origin Story

The Karambit | Doppler is a high-tier status knife, recognized for its glossy, gem-like colorways and phase variants. Its finish, described as black and silver metallic paints applied with a marbleizing medium and then candy coated, creates vivid combinations of deep blues, teals, purples, and blacks. Released on January 8, 2015, as part of the Full Spectrum update, this knife quickly became a desirable item for collectors. The Karambit's iconic silhouette paired with the striking Doppler finish makes it a sought-after piece in many high-end inventories.

Drop Chance

Karambit | Doppler 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 0.08. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear. StatTrak is available in FN, MW.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): The glossy, gem-like colors of the Doppler finish are at their most vibrant, with pristine edges and minimal micro-scratches across the blade face. This is the premium collector tier for Karambit Dopplers, especially for rare phases.
• Minimal Wear (No Recent Price): The blade retains nearly all its color vibrancy and gloss, with only subtle edge fading or very fine micro-scratches appearing on the outer curve and tip upon close inspection. Minimal Wear is often considered a value tier, offering visuals very close to Factory New at a lower price point.

Model

Doppler uses the legacy Karambit 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 Karambit | Doppler is acquired as an exceedingly rare special item drop from Chroma, Chroma 2, and Chroma 3 Cases. 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 purchase 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 $1,695.80. The 90-day median is $1,979.63. The all-time median is $470.38. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: It has been painted with black and silver metallic paints using a marbleizing medium, then candy coated. The Karambit | Doppler features deep blues, teals, purples, and blacks with a glossy, candy-coated sheen. The curved blade face is the focal point in first-person view, showcasing the Doppler gradient. The community often compares Doppler finishes, including this Karambit, to "gem" finishes due to their vivid appearance.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.83 / 5
Votes: 6

Sticker Compatibility

As a knife skin, the Karambit | Doppler has no sticker slots and cannot be customized with stickers. This is a general game rule for all knives, meaning there are no sticker combinations or famous sticker crafts associated with this item.