Karambit | Black Laminate

Origin Story

The Karambit | Black Laminate, released on June 16, 2016, with the Gamma Exposure update, features a stonewashed blade paired with a black laminate handle. This design choice gives the curved blade a subdued yet tactical appearance. The contrast between the matte finish of the blade and the dark, textured grip defines its aesthetic.

Drop Chance

Karambit | 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 (No Recent Price): The black laminate finish is pristine, reflecting light evenly across the blade and handle.
• Minimal Wear (No Recent Price): Slight abrasions may appear on the edges of the handle or the curve of the blade, visible under dynamic lighting.
• Field-Tested (No Recent Price): More noticeable wear develops on the handle and blade edges, with some dulling of the laminate's reflectivity.
• Well-Worn (No Recent Price): The black laminate shows significant wear and scuffing, particularly on high-contact areas, and its reflective properties are diminished.
• Battle-Scarred (No Recent Price): Extensive wear and scratching cover the blade and handle, leading to a heavily dulled appearance where the laminate finish is largely compromised.

Model

Black Laminate 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 Black Laminate is exclusively obtained as a rare special item from various weapon cases. Knives are an exceptionally rare drop from these cases, with a combined drop rate of approximately 0.26% for any knife. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also acquire this knife by purchasing it directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Karambit | Black Laminate ranges from No Recent Price (Battle-Scarred) to No Recent Price (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at No Recent Price. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $962.82. The all-time median is $417.78. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has been stonewashed and given a black laminate handle. The black laminate handle provides a dark, uniform appearance. During gameplay, the handle and the stonewashed blade are prominently visible.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Gunsmith finish of the Karambit | Black Laminate provides a neutral canvas for sticker application. Its dark, understated appearance allows stickers of various colors and designs to stand out clearly.