Flip Knife | Autotronic

Origin Story

The Flip Knife | Autotronic, released on June 16, 2016, as part of the Gamma Exposure update, introduced a distinctive red and black aesthetic to the game. Its design features anodized red panels and steel mesh cutouts, creating a mechanical and clean appearance. The knife is generally regarded as a mid to high tier red knife, fitting well into loadouts that emphasize a tech-style red and black color scheme. The Autotronic series is recognized for its sleek, futuristic look, making this Flip Knife a premium choice for players who appreciate this design language.

Drop Chance

Flip Knife | Autotronic 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 0.85. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($481.33): The bright, solid red anodized panels and clean steel mesh cutouts are pristine, with no visible scratching. This is considered the premium showcase tier for a perfect red/tech look.
• Minimal Wear ($360.23): The red anodizing remains vibrant, with only light scuffing along the blade edge and near the tip visible upon close inspection. This tier is often considered the value choice, visually close to Factory New.
• Field-Tested ($271.65): Noticeable edge wear and small chips of red appear along the cutting edge, tip, and around the cutouts, making the red appear slightly less solid. This is typically seen as a midground or budget tier.
• Well-Worn ($279.64): Substantial chipping and fading of the anodized red are present along the blade edge and tip, with more visible grey metal surfaces. This tier is often treated as a steep discount.
• Battle-Scarred ($269.36): Extensive loss of red paint is evident along large sections of the blade, especially the cutting edge and around the cutouts, resulting in a patchy finish with more bare metal. This is generally considered the cheapest functional tier.

Model

Autotronic uses the legacy Flip Knife 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 Flip Knife | Autotronic is obtained as a rare special item from opening the Gamma Case or Gamma 2 Case. These cases are no longer in the active drop pool and are primarily acquired through the secondary market or as very rare in-game drops. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also purchase this knife directly from other players on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Flip Knife | Autotronic ranges from $269.36 (Battle-Scarred) to $481.33 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $271.65. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $228.72. The 90-day median is $234.12. The all-time median is $187.34. Volume averages 2 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: It has been anodized red and uses steel mesh to lighten the weight. This design features bright anodized red panels, a dark handle and spine, and exposed steel mesh cutouts along the blade. In first-person view, the upper half of the blade with its red anodized sections and mesh cutouts is the most visible element. Community comparisons liken Autotronic designs to futuristic, cyber, or mechanical aesthetics.

Player Rating

Rating: 5.00 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

Knives cannot be stickered directly, so sticker compatibility for the Flip Knife | Autotronic applies to other weapons in a cohesive loadout. Red, black, and white stickers, especially those with tech or sci-fi motifs, complement the knife's mechanical and futuristic aesthetic. The Autotronic is generally considered a clean, tech-style red knife that pairs well with red and black loadouts.