Bayonet Skins

The Bayonet is Counter-Strike's quintessential knife. Military-issued aesthetic, straightforward animation, no gimmicks. It's been in the game since knives became customizable, and it remains one of the most popular choices for players who want a serious-looking blade without the flashiness of a Karambit or Butterfly. Bayonet skins follow the standard knife finish catalog: solid colors, patterns, gradients, and special finishes like Doppler phases and Case Hardened variations. The base design is simple enough that finishes really shine.

• Pattern and phase matter enormously. A Bayonet Doppler Phase 2 (heavy pink/magenta) sells for significantly more than Phase 3 (heavy green/blue).
• Bayonet Fades are valued by percentage, with full fades commanding premiums over 80% or 90% fades.
• Case Hardened Bayonets follow the blue gem hierarchy, where pattern indexes showing extensive blue can push prices into thousands.
• Gamma Doppler phases (Emerald, Phase 1-4) sit at the top of the standard Bayonet market. Factory New Emeralds are rare and expensive, often running $2,000+. The standard Gamma phases are more accessible but still command respect.

• Mid-Tier: Tiger Tooth, Autotronic, and Bright Water all sit in the $400-700 range for Factory New condition. These are clean, recognizable finishes that look good in-game and maintain value reasonably well. They're popular among players who want a quality knife without stretching into four-figure territory. Slaughter patterns can vary significantly in price based on the pattern. Centered diamonds or angel patterns fetch premiums, while standard Slaughter patterns sit at the lower end of the finish's price range.
• Budget: Boreal Forest, Forest DDPAT, and Safari Mesh provide entry points into Bayonet ownership. Even in Factory New, these finishes stay relatively affordable compared to premium patterns. They're not flashy, but they're still Bayonets, and that counts for something. Rust Coat and Damascus Steel occupy the middle ground. They've got character and decent pricing for players who want something more interesting than basic camo patterns but aren't chasing Dopplers.

Bayonets show wear across the blade surface clearly. Factory New and Minimal Wear matter more on high-gloss finishes (Tiger Tooth, Fade, Marble Fade) where scratches are immediately visible. On textured or darker finishes (Rust Coat, Black Laminate, Urban Masked), Field-Tested can be perfectly acceptable. The Bayonet's handle is clean metal, which means finishes focus entirely on the blade. This makes pattern placement important. On Case Hardened or Fade finishes, you want the best parts of the pattern on the blade's visible surface.

Popular Bayonet finishes include Doppler phases (especially Phase 2 and Sapphire/Ruby), Fade (percentage matters), Gamma Doppler (Emerald at the top), Tiger Tooth, and Case Hardened. The Bayonet doesn't have the flashy animations of a Butterfly or Karambit, but that's exactly why some players prefer it. It's professional, timeless, and compatible with virtually any loadout aesthetic. Stash catalogs every Bayonet finish with pattern details that matter when you're comparing specific knives.