Stiletto Knife | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Stiletto Knife | Case Hardened was introduced on August 3, 2018, as part of the A New Horizon update, bringing the slender Stiletto knife family into the game. This finish applies a distinctive mix of blue, purple, and gold patina patches over a steel base, with the specific distribution varying by pattern index. Its visual appeal is often tied to the presence of vibrant blue areas, particularly on the blade and tip which are most visible during gameplay. The in-game description notes its creation through color case-hardening with wood charcoal at high temperatures, complemented by the flavor text, "A little color never hurt anyone."

Drop Chance

Stiletto Knife | Case Hardened 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 ($700.00): The surface is clean and bright, with maximum color vibrancy in blue, purple, and gold areas, showing minimal darkening and almost no visible scratches. This is typically the premium choice for high-end blue gem patterns.
• Minimal Wear ($403.00): The knife appears very close to Factory New; colors remain strong, with only light darkening or tiny specks of wear on the blade edges and near high-contact parts of the handle. This tier is often treated as a value pick for good patterns, offering near-FN looks at a lower price.
• Field-Tested ($372.16): The patina begins to look more subdued, with more noticeable darkening and small scratches along the edges and mid-blade, especially on the play side. The loss of vibrancy is clearer, with blues appearing less intense and gold/brown areas visually encroaching as the surface dulls.
• Well-Worn ($324.12): The blade looks visibly worn, with broader dull areas and more edge wear; colors are muted, and the patina has a more aged or used appearance. There is a distinct jump in perceived wear compared to Field-Tested, with more of the blade appearing dark or washed-out.
• Battle-Scarred ($310.50): The finish is heavily worn and darkened, with extensive surface dulling and scratches; some areas may appear almost grayish, especially on the edges and tip. This tier often looks flat and tired, with much less visible patina character and significantly reduced color pop.

Model

Case Hardened uses the legacy Stiletto Knife model, introduced with A New Horizon on August 3, 2018. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Stiletto Knife | Case Hardened is obtainable as a rare special item from several weapon cases, including the Horizon Case, Danger Zone Case, Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case, and Fracture Case. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Stiletto Knife | Case Hardened ranges from $310.50 (Battle-Scarred) to $700.00 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $372.16. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $302.02. The 90-day median is $350.44. The all-time median is $251.29. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. This finish typically displays a mix of blue, purple, and gold or brown patina patches over a steel base. In first-person view, the slender blade and tip area are the most visible parts of the knife. Community comparisons for Case Hardened knives generally reference "blue gems" versus "gold/brown trash patterns."

Player Rating

Rating: 4.34 / 5
Votes: 3

Sticker Compatibility

The Stiletto Knife does not support stickers on its model, meaning no sticker slots are available for customization. Buyers interested in crafts typically focus on pairing this knife with matching Case Hardened or blue-themed weapon skins and stickers on rifles or pistols instead. During gameplay, only the knife's blade and a portion of the handle are visible, and there are no sticker positions to showcase.