Bayonet | Black Laminate

Origin Story

The Bayonet | Black Laminate, released on June 16, 2016, with the Gamma Exposure update, presents a classic military knife aesthetic. Its design features a stonewashed blade complemented by a dark laminate handle, giving it an understated and tactical appearance. This skin is often regarded as a solid, traditional-looking option for players who prefer muted, low-profile loadouts over flashy patterns. It stands out for its clean and dark visual identity, aligning with other Black Laminate finishes in the game.

Drop Chance

Bayonet | Black Laminate 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 ($495.62): The stonewashed blade appears clean and uniform, with the black laminate handle showing its deepest color and sharpest texture.
• Minimal Wear ($276.80): Minor abrasions may appear on the blade's edge or tip, but the overall appearance remains very clean, with the handle largely intact.
• Field-Tested ($243.00): The stonewashed blade shows more visible ruggedness and abrasions along the cutting edge and spine, while the handle retains its dark color.
• Well-Worn ($228.50): The blade's finish appears significantly distressed with a dense spread of wear marks, giving a distinctly battle-worn impression.
• Battle-Scarred ($258.44): The stonewashed blade exhibits heavy, pervasive wear, appearing rugged and potentially lighter in large areas, with dulled handle edges.

Model

Black Laminate uses the legacy 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 Bayonet | Black Laminate is obtained as a rare special item from opening a Gamma Case or Gamma 2 Case. These cases are no longer in the active prime drop pool, meaning new supply primarily comes from players opening existing sealed cases. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct acquisition, players can purchase this knife on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

Bayonet | Black Laminate ranges from $258.44 (Battle-Scarred) to $495.62 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $243.00. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $232.04. The 90-day median is $239.00. The all-time median is $225.02. Volume averages 3 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has been stonewashed and given a black laminate handle. The blade features muted silver and grey tones from the stonewashed treatment, complemented by a dark to black laminate wood handle. In first-person view, the upper half of the stonewashed blade and the black laminate handle are the most prominent elements. This bayonet version is often seen as a classic military knife with minimal color accents, contrasting with brighter finishes from the same Gamma set.

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Sticker Compatibility

Stickers in monochrome, neutral colors like white, grey, silver, and black complement the stonewashed blade and dark laminate handle. Muted red or dark purple stickers can also provide a subtle accent without clashing with the knife's understated look.