Classic KnifeCase Hardened
Float Range
0.00→1.00
Market Position
Knife MarketClassic Knife | Case Hardened recorded 48 sales in the past 7 days against a 175-per-week average over the last 30 days (1,100 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
Variants
5 variantsSummary
Item Class
Float & Wear Range
Classic Knife | Case Hardened has a float range of 0.00 to 1.00. This skin can drop in all wear conditions from Factory New to Battle-Scarred.
Float Strategy
- 5 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred — the full float spectrum.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($298.59) trades at a 68% premium over Minimal Wear ($178.08) — Minimal Wear is the value pick for a near-clean look.
- Cheapest entry: Battle-Scarred from $112.68 on Skinport.
This finish is pattern-dependent — see which paint seeds command premiums in the pattern database.
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Price History
Full Price History
Classic Knife | Case Hardened Steam price and trading volume since Oct 2019 — 139 days tracked.
Full price & volume history via SteamWebAPI · Steam Community Market.
Market Intelligence — Factory New
Live cross-market listings, liquidity and order-book depth, updated hourly.
Cross-market data via SteamWebAPI · outbound links open the marketplace listing.
Classic Knife | Case Hardened — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of Classic Knife | Case Hardened. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $277.00 | CSFloat | $333.44 | 7 |
| Minimal Wear | $173.09 | DMarket | $218.29 | 7 |
| Field-Tested | $127.98 | DMarket | $144.68 | 7 |
| Well-Worn | $117.99 | DMarket | $129.90 | 7 |
| Battle-Scarred | $112.68 | Skinport | $127.59 | 7 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists Classic Knife | Case Hardenedhigher than third-party marketplaces — but Steam sales keep the funds in your Steam wallet, while third-party sales can cash out. The spread below compares Steam's listing price with the cheapest third-party offer per wear.
| Wear | Steam Market | Cheapest Third-Party | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $519.00 | $277.00 (CSFloat) | +87% |
| Minimal Wear | $253.37 | $173.09 (DMarket) | +46% |
| Field-Tested | $195.50 | $127.98 (DMarket) | +53% |
| Well-Worn | $171.25 | $117.99 (DMarket) | +45% |
| Battle-Scarred | $171.32 | $112.68 (Skinport) | +52% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.
About Classic Knife | Case Hardened
A classic of the Counter-Strike series, the edge of this knife is press-fit Stellite perfectly held in place due to its precise fit with the titanium on the blade's cheek and spine. The handle is fossilized mastodon ivory held in a carbon fibre pocket. It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. A little color never hurt anyone— Official in-game description
The Classic Knife | Case Hardened is a Covert grade knife skin in Counter-Strike 2.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($298.59) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($178.08) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($131.06) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($121.11) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($122.64) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for Classic Knife | Case Hardened is 0.00 to 1.00. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 1.00 will show the most wear. Use the Float Checker to analyze specific float values, or read our Float Guide to learn more.
Looking for the best deal? Use our Skin Compare tool to compare this skin with alternatives, or track price trends on the Price Tracker. You can also check the Market Trends page for broader investment insights.
The Classic Knife is a knife in CS2. It deals 34 base damage. Browse all Classic Knife skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is Classic Knife | Case Hardened?
- The Classic Knife | Case Hardened ranges from $121.11 to $298.59 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $298.59, Minimal Wear starts at $178.08, Field-Tested starts at $131.06, Well-Worn starts at $121.11, Battle-Scarred starts at $122.64.
- Is Classic Knife | Case Hardened a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for Classic Knife | Case Hardened: liquidity is low (49/100), so resale can take longer or require undercutting; it recorded 751 sales in the last 30 days; at $121.11 it sits in the top 52% of knife skins by price; supply is plentiful with 4,938 active listings. Compare wear prices and the price history above before buying.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy Classic Knife | Case Hardened?
- The cheapest listing for Classic Knife | Case Hardened (Factory New) is currently $277.00 on CSFloat. Compare prices across all 7 marketplaces above.
- What float range does Classic Knife | Case Hardened have?
- Classic Knife | Case Hardened has a float range of 0.00 to 1.00. This means it can drop in Factory New condition.
- What's the cheapest wear for Classic Knife | Case Hardened?
- Battle-Scarred is the cheapest wear for Classic Knife | Case Hardened, starting at $112.68 on Skinport. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Battle-Scarred ($112.68), Well-Worn ($117.99), Field-Tested ($127.98), Minimal Wear ($173.09), Factory New ($277.00).