Bowie Knife | Blue Steel

Origin Story

The Bowie Knife | Blue Steel, introduced on February 18, 2016, with the Operation Wildfire update, features a blade treated with a cold bluing process, giving it a distinct dark, almost iridescent finish. This method of treating steel for corrosion resistance and a muted appearance is a real-world technique, lending a utilitarian aesthetic to the large, imposing blade. The design is further characterized by its flavor text, which playfully refers to the weapon as "the malbec of weapon design," suggesting a refined yet robust quality.

Drop Chance

Bowie Knife | Blue 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($367.74): The blue steel finish is pristine, showcasing its deep blue and subtle metallic sheen.
• Minimal Wear ($215.64): Minor wear appears on the blade's edges, but the blue steel retains its strong color saturation.
• Field-Tested ($148.43): The blue steel begins to show noticeable darkening and a slight loss of color saturation across the blade.
• Well-Worn ($126.65): The blade darkens considerably, and the blue steel effect is significantly muted due to extensive wear.
• Battle-Scarred ($134.09): The blue steel finish is heavily discolored and appears almost black in many areas, with very little of the original blue remaining.

Model

Blue Steel uses the legacy Bowie Knife model, introduced with Operation Wildfire on February 18, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

26%. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Bowie Knife | Blue Steel ranges from $134.09 (Battle-Scarred) to $367.74 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $148.43. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $150.51. The all-time median is $117.99. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been cold blued. The blade features a deep, metallic blue finish, accented by darker, almost black, areas that suggest a chemical bluing process. The Bowie Knife's prominent blade is the most visible part during gameplay, showcasing the full extent of this blued effect. This finish gives the knife a distinctly industrial and aged appearance.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Bowie Knife | Blue Steel's cool, muted tones provide a versatile canvas for sticker customization. Stickers in shades of blue, silver, or white can complement the existing finish. Its relatively clean blade surface allows applied stickers to stand out clearly without becoming muddled.