Knives are among the most expensive items in CS2. The combination of different color options and the shape of the blade itself creates many unique combinations, so every player can find something to their liking. There are twenty types of knives in Counter-Strike 2, and here's how they differ.
Falchion Knife
Falchion is one of the oldest knives in the game – it was added back in 2015 and is still one of the most popular. Players are attracted not only by the variety of colors, but also by the presence of two viewing animations: in the rarer one, the character tries to place the knife vertically.
Butterfly Knife
The butterfly knife can be called truly legendary. An easily recognizable shape, three viewing animations, many color variations, including skins for which the pattern index is important – this skin impressed players in 2014 when it was added to the game, and remains popular to this day.
Shadow Daggers
Spike knives may be a suitable choice for those looking for a cheaper option. Due to the non-standard shape, which many players do not like, they are not very popular. However, some textures, such as Damascus Steel, look quite good on these paired knives.
Bowie Knife
Bowie Knife appeared in the game in 2016, and its design is inspired by the real-life Aitor Oso Negro knife, which is used by Spanish intelligence. Some versions of this knife with a successful pattern index can cost more than a thousand dollars.
Huntsman Knife
Huntsman Knife – An excellent option for those who want to have a knife in their hands in a modern style. Its shape is borrowed from the American knife MTECH USA XTREME MX-8054, and skins with complex patterns, such as Slaughter or Freehand, look great on a wide flat blade.
M9 Bayonet
M9 Bayonet – another popular knife, the cost of which can, like a butterfly knife, exceed thousands of dollars. It appeared in the very first case with skins in 2013.
Bayonet (Bayonet)
This knife differs from the previous one in shape: if the M9 Bayonet is based on the design of a modern knife from Smith & Wesson and has serrations along the edge, the inspiration for this option was an older option. The bayonet costs a little less and has a minimalist selection animation.
Flip Knife
The Jackknife is also one of the very first five knives added to the game. But now it rarely comes out, which means its value is rising. To get a Flip Knife with a good float value, you will need to spend several hundred dollars.
Gut Knife (Knife with a hook blade)
Gut Knife – An option for those who want to add an unusual knife to their collection, but do not want to spend too much. Due to its unusual shape, this knife is not very popular. But on it you can see a memorable inscription: CSGO 2013. It marks the fact that the knife was part of the Arms Deal update when the skins first appeared.
Karambit
Karambit – one of the most popular skins. Even the cheapest options will cost more than half a thousand dollars. Certain skins with the Fade and Case Hardened patterns increase its value many times over.
Talon Knife (Claw)
Talon Knife is similar in shape to a karambit, but does not look as stylish. Not everyone likes the more modern design with notches and holes, so the knife costs a little less than the previous one.
Stiletto Knife (Stiletto)
Stiletto – A switchblade whose design evokes an immediate association with the mafia and gang conflicts. It appeared in the game in 2018 and is of average popularity, so finding budget options is quite possible.
Navaja Knife (Navaja)
Navaja Knife – another knife inspired by stories of gang warfare, this time Spanish. Knives of this unusual shape were passed down from generation to generation in Spanish families and were used in street fights. A good budget skin for a knife would be, for example, Navaja Knife Stained.
Ursus Knife (Bear Knife)
Ursus Knife with a simple angular design and a wide blade was added in 2018. It's not very popular right now, so most of its variants are inexpensive. However, if you search, you can find some pretty interesting coloring pages.
Survival Knife
Survival Knife – modern design that looks great with almost any color scheme. For example, the Crimson Web option is in great demand, but cheaper designs, such as Safari Mesh and Blue Steel, also look quite attractive.
Skeleton Knife
Skeleton Knife is inspired by the design of a throwing knife, but its size is increased compared to the real prototype to make it easier to hold. The rare viewing animation adds to the attractiveness of the knife.
Paracord Knife
Paracord Knife – Another option for lovers of minimalism. It was added to the game in 2019 and has a straight blade that looks great on a variety of colors, from the relatively budget Night Stripe to the rare Fade variations.
Nomad Knife
Creating Nomad Knife the developers were inspired by the design of the real Strider B46 knife, but replaced the wooden handle on carbon fiber. The knife is interesting not only for its expressive shape, but also for its rare selection animation, in which the player can accidentally injure himself.
Kukri Knife
Finally, Kukri – latest update in the list of knives for CS2. It was added to the Kilowatt Case. It is based on the appearance of Nepalese combat knives, but the curved blade looks good with a variety of patterns.
Regardless of which of the knife options for CS2 you like, you can purchase it at LIS-SKINS for a good price price.
