Ursus Knife | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Ursus Knife | Case Hardened, introduced in August 2018 with the A New Horizon update, is defined by its distinct color case-hardened blade. This finish, achieved through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures, results in an irregular blend of deep blues, purples, golds, and grays. Like other Case Hardened knives, its appeal stems from the unique pattern generated on each individual blade. Collectors actively seek out "blue gem" patterns, which feature extensive blue coloration, making these specific patterns highly prized. The Ursus Knife | Case Hardened stands as a sought-after item for those who appreciate the varied and often vibrant patterns of the Case Hardened finish on the Ursus knife model.

Drop Chance

Ursus 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 ($354.11): The blade surface is bright and saturated, displaying maximum color vibrancy for blue, purple, and yellow patches, with edges and tip showing no visible wear.
• Minimal Wear ($199.92): The overall look remains very close to Factory New, with only minor dulling on the sharp edges, while main color patches stay vibrant.
• Field-Tested ($148.42): Noticeable dulling appears along the edges and tip, with more gray metal intruding into colored areas, making blue and gold sections look less crisp.
• Well-Worn ($148.50): The patina appears noticeably faded, especially on the cutting edge and near the tip, with gray metal coverage increasing and remaining color patches looking patchy.
• Battle-Scarred ($154.45): The blade is heavily worn, with large areas of dull gray and a generally aged or washed out appearance, though some color patches can still be visible.

Model

Case Hardened uses the legacy Ursus 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 Ursus Knife | Case Hardened is obtainable as a rare special item from the Horizon Case, Prisma Case, Prisma 2 Case, Fracture Case, Snakebite Case, Recoil Case, and Kilowatt Case. As a knife, it appears as a rare special drop from these cases, separate from the regular weapon skin pool. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Ursus Knife | Case Hardened ranges from $154.45 (Battle-Scarred) to $354.11 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $148.42. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $153.00. The 90-day median is $171.00. The all-time median is $189.52. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. The knife features an irregular mix of deep blue, purple, gold, and gray, with the exact pattern varying by seed. The playside blade face and spine are the most visible surfaces during gameplay. Case Hardened knives are commonly compared to each other, with blue gem patterns used as a benchmark for desirability.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Ursus Knife | Case Hardened does not support stickers directly, as knives do not have sticker slots. However, its vibrant Case Hardened palette, featuring deep blues, purples, and gold/yellows, pairs well with blue, purple, and gold-themed stickers on other weapons in a loadout. This allows for visual coordination with stickers that echo the knife's distinctive colors.