CS2 Case Guide
Which CS2 Cases Drop the Classic Knife?
1 CS2 case can drop a Classic Knife as the Rare Special Item. Every gold pull has a 0.26% drop rate — here's every case that can pay out, newest first.
All Classic Knife Cases
| Case | Released | Knife Pool |
|---|---|---|
| CS20 Case | October 2019 | Classic Knife |
Want the exact math on a pull? Run the numbers in the case odds calculator, or browse every Classic Knife finish with live prices on the Classic Knife page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CS2 cases contain the Classic Knife?
1 cases can drop a Classic Knife as their Rare Special Item: CS20 Case. Every one is listed above with release dates and links to full contents.
What are the odds of unboxing a Classic Knife?
The Rare Special Item (gold) tier drops at 0.26% per case opening — about 1 in 385 cases. Which specific knife and finish you get within that tier is a further random roll across the case's knife pool.
Is it cheaper to unbox or buy a Classic Knife?
Buying is almost always cheaper: at 0.26% odds you'd open hundreds of cases on average (keys cost $2.50 each), while Classic Knife finishes currently start at $66.43 on the market. Unbox for the thrill, buy for the value.
Can you trade up to a Classic Knife?
Since the October 2025 update, Covert-tier trade-up contracts can output knives from eligible cases, which added a second route to knife ownership beyond unboxing and buying. See our trade-up calculator for how contract outcomes work.
Cases by Knife Type
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