CS2 Case Guide
Which CS2 Cases Drop the Nomad Knife?
3 CS2 cases can drop a Nomad 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 Nomad Knife Cases
| Case | Released | Knife Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Fever Case | March 2025 | Survival Knife, Skeleton Knife, Paracord Knife, Nomad Knife |
| Fracture Case | August 2020 | Nomad Knife, Paracord Knife, Skeleton Knife, Survival Knife |
| Shattered Web Case | November 2019 | Nomad Knife, Paracord Knife, Skeleton Knife, Survival Knife |
Want the exact math on a pull? Run the numbers in the case odds calculator, or browse every Nomad Knife finish with live prices on the Nomad Knife page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CS2 cases contain the Nomad Knife?
3 cases can drop a Nomad Knife as their Rare Special Item: Fever Case, Fracture Case, Shattered Web Case. Every one is listed above with release dates and links to full contents.
What are the odds of unboxing a Nomad 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 Nomad Knife?
Buying is almost always cheaper: at 0.26% odds you'd open hundreds of cases on average (keys cost $2.50 each), while Nomad Knife finishes currently start at $73.15 on the market. Unbox for the thrill, buy for the value.
Can you trade up to a Nomad 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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