Karambit | Lore

Origin Story

The Karambit | Lore, released on June 16, 2016, as part of the Gamma Exposure update, quickly established itself as a premium item within the high-end "Lore" family of skins. It features a distinctive gold blade adorned with intricate green Celtic knotwork, setting it apart with an ornate and classic aesthetic. This design is often associated with the legendary Dragon Lore, sharing a similar color palette and medieval motif. Collectors frequently seek this knife to build cohesive gold and green inventory themes, positioning it as a status symbol rather than a budget option.

Drop Chance

Karambit | Lore 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 0.65. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): The gold blade maintains full coverage with crisp Celtic knotwork and maximum vibrancy, showing no visible scratches on the spine or cutting edge.
• Minimal Wear ($1,200.00): The blade retains its full knotwork and gold finish, with only extremely small edge chips or micro-wear potentially visible near the tip or outer curve upon close inspection.
• Field-Tested ($913.39): Visible chipping and scratching appear along the cutting edge and spine, particularly on the front half of the blade, though the knotwork remains clearly readable.
• Well-Worn ($815.78): Significant edge and spine wear is present, with larger patches of exposed base metal and partially interrupted knotwork, giving the blade a heavily used appearance.
• Battle-Scarred ($757.44): Heavy, extensive wear covers the blade, with large sections of the edge, tip, and spine showing bare or darkened base metal, and the knotwork appearing heavily broken in worn regions.

Model

Lore uses the legacy Karambit model, introduced with Gamma Exposure on June 16, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Karambit | Lore is primarily acquired as a rare special item from opening Gamma Cases and Gamma 2 Cases. These cases are part of the rare drop pool, meaning they no longer drop frequently but can still be obtained through gameplay or purchased from other players. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can find the Karambit | Lore on the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, or through case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Karambit | Lore ranges from $757.44 (Battle-Scarred) to $1,200.00 (Minimal Wear). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $801.36. The 90-day median is $844.24. The all-time median is $597.56. Volume averages 1 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with knotwork. The design features a deep gold blade with green Celtic knotwork, complemented by a dark handle. In first-person, the curved blade's spine and outer face are most prominent, showcasing the gold tone and knotwork pattern. This skin is often associated with the Dragon Lore due to its similar color palette and medieval motif.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.63 / 5
Votes: 4

Sticker Compatibility

The Karambit | Lore's gold and green color scheme pairs well with gold or yellow holo and foil stickers, as well as green or forest-themed stickers, on accompanying rifles and pistols. While knives do not have sticker slots, buyers often coordinate this knife with other Lore skins or gold-themed weapons that feature premium gold or green stickers for a cohesive inventory aesthetic.