Karambit Blue Gem Patterns
The Karambit Case Hardened seed 387 is arguably the most valuable CS2 item in existence — the only Karambit pattern with a near fully blue playside, with reported private valuations above a million dollars.
Karambit | Case Hardened Price Context
A base Karambit | Case Hardened with a random seed currently starts around $620 and runs up to $1,773 across wear conditions on tracked marketplaces. Documented blue gem seeds trade well above those base prices — how far above depends on tier, side, and float. The live listings below show real asking prices for each seed.
Documented Blue Gem Seeds
Tiers below follow community-documented Case Hardened pattern rankings — we list only widely agreed-upon seeds rather than every partial blue.
| Seed | Pattern | Tier | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| #387 | #1 Blue Gem (Playside) | legendary | Playside |
| #442 | Tier 1 Playside Blue | high tier | Playside |
| #269 | Tier 1 Playside Blue | high tier | Playside |
| #905 | Tier 2 Blue | rare | Playside |
The iconic Karambit blue gem — the only pattern with a near fully blue playside. The Factory New example is widely reported to have drawn seven-figure offers, making it the most valuable CS2 skin known.
Heavy playside blue with some gold mixed in — community-documented Tier 1, one step below 387 in the rankings.
Strong blue coverage on the playside with minimal gold. Listed alongside 442 in community Tier 1 rankings.
A community-documented Tier 2 pattern — substantial blue with more gold present than the Tier 1 seeds. A more attainable entry into Karambit blue gems.
Every Karambit Case Hardened Seed, Rendered
All 1,000 paint seeds rendered from the game's own pattern data — the exact per-seed texture placement CS2 uses, applied to the Karambit model. Sort by blue coverage (our computed playside blade blue coverage, CSDB-computed from game files) or look up your own seed. Renders are pattern-placement previews at minimal wear; in-game lighting and float affect the final look.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best Karambit blue gem pattern?
- Seed 387 is the community-documented #1 Karambit Case Hardened blue gem (playside). The iconic Karambit blue gem — the only pattern with a near fully blue playside. The Factory New example is widely reported to have drawn seven-figure offers, making it the most valuable CS2 skin known.
- How many documented Karambit blue gem seeds are there?
- This page tracks 4 widely documented Karambit Case Hardened blue gem seeds: #387, #442, #269, #905. Community tier lists include more partial-blue seeds, but these are the consensus top patterns.
- How much is a Karambit blue gem worth?
- A base Karambit | Case Hardened with a random seed starts around $620 across marketplaces. Documented blue gem seeds trade at large premiums above base price — the exact figure depends on the seed's tier, which side the blue is on, and the float. Use the live listings on this page to see what each seed currently sells for on CSFloat.
- How do I check my Karambit Case Hardened seed?
- Inspect the skin with CSFloat's inspect-link checker or the CSFloat browser extension to read its paint seed, then compare it against the tier table on this page. Our float checker guide walks through the process step by step.