Karambit
The Karambit is CS2's status symbol — the curved claw with the spinning inspect that has anchored the top of the knife market since 2013. When people picture "a CS knife", they picture this, and a decade of demand keeps it duelling the Butterfly for the most expensive model in the game.
Karambit
The Karambit is CS2's status symbol — the curved claw with the spinning inspect that has anchored the top of the knife market since 2013. When people picture "a CS knife", they picture this, and a decade of demand keeps it duelling the Butterfly for the most expensive model in the game.
Karambit in CS2: Skins & Market Guide
As one of the original five knives it drops from a vast range of cases, but demand has always outrun that supply: even after the October 2025 trade-up update compressed knife prices broadly, the Karambit held its premium better than most models. Its grail finishes — Case Hardened blue gems, low-float Fades, Doppler Sapphires and Rubies — transact at five-figure-and-beyond collector levels, and pattern verification (screenshots, float, pattern index) is standard practice at those prices. For everyone else, mid-tier Karambit finishes remain the classic "made it" purchase.
Pro Tips for the Karambit
All knives share the same damage stats
Features an iconic spinning inspect animation
One of the most expensive knife types
Holding a knife gives max movement speed (250)
36 Available Skins
Browse all Karambit skins with live market prices from major marketplaces.
CovertGamma Doppler - Emerald
CovertDoppler - Black Pearl
CovertDoppler - Ruby
CovertCrimson Web
CovertDoppler - Sapphire
CovertStained
CovertGamma Doppler - Phase 2
CovertGamma Doppler
CovertGamma Doppler - Phase 1
CovertNight
CovertCase Hardened
CovertGamma Doppler - Phase 3
CovertGamma Doppler - Phase 4
CovertDoppler - Phase 2
CovertAutotronic
CovertFade
CovertBlack Laminate
CovertUltraviolet
CovertBlue Steel
CovertMarble Fade
CovertDoppler - Phase 4
CovertDoppler - Phase 1
CovertDoppler
CovertLore
CovertDoppler - Phase 3
CovertBoreal Forest
CovertUrban Masked
CovertSlaughter
CovertSafari Mesh
CovertScorched
CovertTiger Tooth
CovertForest DDPAT
CovertFreehand
CovertDamascus Steel
CovertBright Water
CovertRust Coat
Pro Players Using the Karambit
Best Karambit Skins by Price
Best Karambit Skins — Full Rankings →Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Karambit skins are there in CS2?
- There are currently 36 Karambit skins available in Counter-Strike 2. Each skin is available in up to five wear conditions: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred.
- How do you get Karambit in CS2?
- Knives can be obtained by opening weapon cases, by trading/purchasing on third-party marketplaces like Buff163, Skinport, or the Steam Community Market, or — since the October 2025 update — by trading up five Covert-rarity skins from the same collection.
- Are Karambit rare in CS2?
- Yes, knives are among the rarest items in CS2. The chance of unboxing one from a case is approximately 0.26% (roughly 1 in 385 cases).
- What is the cheapest Karambit skin?
- Karambit skin prices vary significantly based on the pattern and wear condition. Check our price listings above for current market prices across all major marketplaces.