CS2 Case Guide
Which CS2 Cases Drop the Karambit?
16 CS2 cases can drop a Karambit 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 Karambit Cases
| Case | Released | Knife Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma Case | June 2016 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Gamma 2 Case | August 2016 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Chroma 3 Case | June 2016 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Chroma Case | January 2015 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Chroma 2 Case | April 2015 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Revolver Case | December 2015 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Operation Vanguard Weapon Case | November 2014 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Operation Phoenix Weapon Case | February 2014 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| CS:GO Weapon Case 3 | February 2014 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| eSports 2014 Summer Case | July 2014 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Operation Bravo Case | September 2013 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Winter Offensive Weapon Case | December 2013 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| CS:GO Weapon Case | August 2013 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| CS:GO Weapon Case 2 | September 2013 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| eSports 2013 Case | August 2013 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| eSports 2013 Winter Case | December 2013 | Bayonet, Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
Want the exact math on a pull? Run the numbers in the case odds calculator, or browse every Karambit finish with live prices on the Karambit page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CS2 cases contain the Karambit?
16 cases can drop a Karambit as their Rare Special Item: Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case, Chroma 3 Case, Chroma Case, Chroma 2 Case, Revolver Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 3, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Operation Bravo Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, eSports 2013 Case, eSports 2013 Winter Case. Every one is listed above with release dates and links to full contents.
What are the odds of unboxing a Karambit?
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 Karambit?
Buying is almost always cheaper: at 0.26% odds you'd open hundreds of cases on average (keys cost $2.50 each), while Karambit finishes currently start at $402.84 on the market. Unbox for the thrill, buy for the value.
Can you trade up to a Karambit?
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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