M9 Bayonet | Lore

Origin Story

The M9 Bayonet | Lore is a high-end knife recognized for its golden blade adorned with intricate knotwork, a design that evokes the esteemed AWP Dragon Lore. Released on June 16, 2016, as part of the Gamma Case update, it quickly became a classic for collectors. Its appeal lies in its recognizable Celtic aesthetic, making it a status piece within the broader Lore set. This knife is particularly sought after by those building matching inventory themes, offering a cohesive and premium look alongside other gold-toned skins.

Drop Chance

M9 Bayonet | 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 ($1,694.83): The blade displays a full, vibrant gold coating with crisp knotwork, showing minimal micro-wear.
• Minimal Wear ($1,028.85): Gold and green tones remain bright, with only slight edge scratches and minor dulling beginning on the blade edges.
• Field-Tested ($719.25): Noticeable edge and tip wear appears, with patches of duller metal starting to show along the blade, though the central knotwork remains clear.
• Well-Worn ($640.13): Significant chipping occurs on edges and around the tip, with more extensive exposed base metal and substantially dulled gold areas.
• Battle-Scarred ($600.00): Extensive wear covers most of the blade, with large areas of exposed base metal and heavily faded or broken knotwork.

Model

Lore uses the legacy M9 Bayonet 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 M9 Bayonet | Lore is acquired as a rare special item from opening Gamma Cases and Gamma 2 Cases. These cases are now in the rare drop pool, meaning they are primarily obtained through trading or market purchases rather than regular in-game drops. 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

M9 Bayonet | Lore ranges from $600.00 (Battle-Scarred) to $1,694.83 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $719.25. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $718.21. The all-time median is $575.07. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom painted with knotwork. The design features a rich gold and yellow blade with green accents, complemented by dark handle hardware. In first person, the golden blade with its engraved knotwork dominates the view. The M9 Bayonet | Lore is frequently compared to the AWP Dragon Lore and other "Lore" family skins due to its shared medieval and Celtic design language.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

Knives cannot apply stickers directly, so sticker compatibility for the M9 Bayonet | Lore focuses on how it complements stickered weapons in a loadout. Community discussions suggest gold, yellow, and green sticker palettes on rifles and pistols to match the knife's aesthetic. This approach helps create a cohesive, Lore-themed inventory.