Huntsman Knife | Doppler

Origin Story

The Huntsman Knife | Doppler, released on March 16, 2017, with the "Take a trip to the Canals" update, features black and silver metallic paints applied with a marbleizing medium and finished with a candy coating. This finish is a premium knife option, known for its glossy, gemstone-like appearance that swirls with deep reds, purples, and blues. Its visual impact is a key driver of its desirability, particularly for its Ruby, Sapphire, and Black Pearl phases. The Huntsman Knife's aggressive silhouette further enhances the striking marbleized patterns, making it a status-oriented item within the community.

Drop Chance

Huntsman Knife | Doppler 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 0.08. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear. StatTrak is available in FN, MW.

• Factory New ($391.00): The blade displays a full, glossy Doppler sheen with strong metallic reflection and saturated colors, maintaining crisp marbleized patterns.
• Minimal Wear ($553.06): The blade retains almost all of its gloss and Doppler color depth, with only very minor edge softening or microscopic wear appearing on the tip or spine when closely inspected.

Model

Doppler uses the legacy Huntsman Knife model, introduced with Take a trip to the Canals on March 16, 2017. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Huntsman Knife | Doppler can be acquired as a rare special item from opening a Chroma Case, Chroma 2 Case, or Chroma 3 Case. Knives are exceptionally rare drops from these cases, separate from the standard weapon skin pool. For direct acquisition, players can purchase the skin on the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, or through case-opening and skin trading sites. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Huntsman Knife | Doppler ranges from $553.06 (Minimal Wear) to $391.00 (Factory New). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $550.00. The all-time median is $387.58. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized: It has been painted with black and silver metallic paints using a marbleizing medium, then candy coated. The standard Doppler phases feature deep reds, purples, blues, and black, arranged in a swirling, marbleized pattern. In first-person view, the broad front portion of the blade and the spine near the tip are the most visible areas, showcasing these color gradients. Community discussions characterize Doppler finishes across various knives as having a shiny, gemstone or galaxy-style metallic appearance.

Player Rating

Rating: 5.00 / 5
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Sticker Compatibility

As a knife skin, the Huntsman Knife | Doppler has no sticker slots for direct application. Customization instead focuses on pairing the knife with gloves and weapon stickers that complement its color scheme. For Ruby or Phase 2 Doppler patterns, red, pink, and black accents are often favored, while Sapphire or blue-leaning phases pair well with blue, cyan, and black.