Tec-9 | Cut Out

Origin Story

The Tec-9 | Cut Out, released on May 24, 2017, as part of The Operation Hydra Collection, features an intricate pattern of butterflies and floral details. Its in-game description notes the application of this design, which is further complemented by the flavor text, "Spring has sprung." This Mil-Spec sidearm from a discontinued operation collection is primarily sought after by collectors and those with nostalgia for the Operation Hydra period. As a mid-tier item from a legacy case, it functions more as a collection piece or a budget sidearm option.

Drop Chance

Tec-9 | Cut Out is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Operation Hydra Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Operation Hydra Case (about 1 in 88). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

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 ($29.16): The intricate floral and butterfly details are at their sharpest, with vibrant colors and minimal darkening on the visible receiver and slide.
• Minimal Wear ($10.90): The pattern retains most of its clarity and color, with only subtle darkening and minor wear appearing on sharp edges and exposed corners.
• Field-Tested ($7.96): The patina's aged look becomes more noticeable, with increased darkening and reduced contrast in the floral and butterfly details, especially on the forward section and frame edges.
• Well-Worn ($6.48): The weapon appears significantly more aged, with extensive darkening and mottling across large areas, giving a rugged, worn-metal aesthetic.
• Battle-Scarred ($6.48): At the highest floats, patina darkening is most extreme, and the gun looks heavily aged with pattern elements becoming very subdued, patchy, or blended into the base metal.

Model

Cut Out uses the legacy Tec-9 model, introduced with Operation Hydra on May 24, 2017. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Tec-9 | Cut Out can be acquired by opening an Operation Hydra Case, which is now part of the rare drop pool. As a Mil-Spec rarity skin, it can be used in a Trade Up Contract with ten lower-rarity skins from The Operation Hydra Collection to receive a skin of the next tier. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Alternatively, players can purchase the skin directly from the Steam Community Market or third-party marketplaces, as well as through various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Tec-9 | Cut Out ranges from $6.48 (Battle-Scarred) to $29.16 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $7.96. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $6.85. The 90-day median is $8.92. The all-time median is $0.62. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: An intricate pattern of butterflies and floral details has been applied. The finish features a somewhat muted palette, consistent with the patina style which tends to introduce aged, mottled coloration. In first-person, the upper receiver and slide area, along with parts of the magazine well, are most visible.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Tec-9 | Cut Out's floral and butterfly motifs, paired with its muted patina finish, lend themselves well to pastel, nature, or light-colored stickers that complement the spring theme. Bright, contrasting sticker colors like light blues, pinks, greens, or white-heavy designs can stand out effectively without clashing. The most visible sticker slot in first-person view is on the side of the receiver or slide.