The Skeleton Knife is one of the newer additions to the Counter-Strike knife lineup. It was released in 2019 as part of the Shattered Web Update. It quickly gained popularity for its unique design and addictive pull-out animation.
The knife was modeled after the real-life Renegade Tactical Steel G4 Stryker knife, mainly used for throwing. However, Valve made a few modifications, resulting in what we see today.
If you’re looking to pick up a Skeleton Knife but don’t know which one to get, here is a list of the best CSGO Skeleton Knife skins available in the game!
Skeleton Knife | Slaughter
Coming in at first place is the Skeleton Knife | Slaughter. This tomato-red skin has been painted in zebra-stripe patterns and candy-coated to give off a glossy look.
Though the Slaughter isn’t always the number one choice for a knife skin, the theme and its design fits perfectly well with the CSGO Skeleton Knife, making it our top pick.
- Flavor Text: Valeria doesn’t pay Javier to ask questions… she pays him to pry out answers
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $900.00 – $1,141.04
Skeleton Knife | Fade
You can never go wrong with picking up a skin from the Fade family, which is why the Skeleton Knife | Fade comes in second place.
Skeleton Knives have relatively small blades compared to other knives in the game, making it perfect for depicting a popsicle complemented by the Fade skin’s vibrant colors.
- Flavor Text: This isn’t just a weapon, it’s a conversation piece – Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $1,444.85 – $1,540.00
Skeleton Knife | Crimson Web
The Crimson Web is always a popular pick, and it’s no different when it comes to the Skeleton Knife.
Unfortunately, since the Skeleton Knife does not have a proper handle, we are missing the matte black grip that Crimson Web knives tend to have, which is the best part for most players. Instead, we have black wraps, which are not as cool.
- Flavor Text: Be careful where you walk, you never know where the web is spread
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $496.13 – $2,434.51
Skeleton Knife | Vanilla
For players who like an uncomplicated approach, the Vanilla version of the CSGO Skeleton Knife becomes a solid choice.
It is the plain iteration of the knife, meaning no skin has been applied. It offers a minimalistic and natural look that is preferred by a group of people in the community.
- Flavor Text: –
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $975.50 – $1,299.00
Skeleton Knife | Case Hardened
The Skeleton Knife | Case Hardened features a combination of blue, gold, and purple, giving the knife a vibrant and eye-catching look. Overall, it’s a really decent knife.
However, if you’re prepared to go over the budget and spend thousands, look for a Blue Gem version of the Case Hardened, which looks absolutely mesmerizing.
- Flavor Text: A little color never hurt anyone
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $436.99 – $919.84
Skeleton Knife | Blue Steel
Another Skeleton Knife skin with a plain and simple design is the Skeleton Knife | Blue Steel. The knife has been cold-blued to give off a steel-like look.
The best part about the Blue Steel is scratches do not appear as the wear degrades. However, the knife will look darker as it goes up in float.
- Flavor Text: This is the malbec of weapon design – Booth, Arms Dealer
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $530.00 – $689.00
Skeleton Knife | Night Stripe
Next on the list is the Skeleton Knife | Night Stripe, which has been spray-painted with a tape mask and follows a night ops color scheme.
If you’re one to stay awake in late hours, the Night Stripe could be a great pick to reflect your personality in-game.
- Flavor Text: Spray… Pray… Paint… Stab.
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $285.00 – $366.56
Skeleton Knife | Stained
The Skeleton Knife | Stained is designed based on a patina-style that has been sprinkled with lemon and mustard dripped onto the knife’s surface.
The end result is a silver, stained CSGO Skeleton Knife. Though the Stained skin usually looks awful on other knives, it doesn’t look too terrible here.
- Flavor Text: If you think it’s messy now, wait until you see it under a blacklight
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $400.05 – $438.51
Skeleton Knife | Urban Masked
The Skeleton Knife | Urban Masked takes ninth place on the list. It has been spray-painted with tangles of masking tape as a stencil.
The Urban Masked is one of the better selections of Skeleton Knives if you’re on a tight budget. It’s an affordable option that gets the job done.
- Flavor Text: True power is demonstrated with subtle application
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $262.39 – $363.00
Skeleton Knife | Boreal Forest
Finally, we have the Skeleton Knife | Boreal Forest. This knife skin has been painted using a forest camouflage and finished with a hydrographic style.
Doesn’t the Skeleton Knife look like it is made to be brought into the forest? The skin also looks decent in all conditions if you bring it into the context of its concept.
- Flavor Text: The woods can be a dangerous place… never travel alone
- Release Date: November 19, 2019
- Price Range: $287.50 – $342.85