Skeleton Knife CS2 Skins
The Skeleton Knife is the premium of the Shattered Web generation: a skeletonised full-tang design with a beloved twirl animation that vaulted it, almost immediately, into the upper tier of the knife market — rare company for a post-2019 model.
Skeleton Knife
The Skeleton Knife is the premium of the Shattered Web generation: a skeletonised full-tang design with a beloved twirl animation that vaulted it, almost immediately, into the upper tier of the knife market — rare company for a post-2019 model.
Skeleton Knife in CS2: Skins & Market Guide
It drops from the Shattered Web and Fracture cases, and demand for its spin animation keeps prices closer to the legacy heavyweights than to its generation-mates. Even after the October 2025 trade-up update reset much of the market, the Skeleton held a stronger floor than most non-original knives. Popular finishes like Crimson Web and Slaughter show dramatically on its wide flat blade, and the Vanilla trades unusually well for the same reason the Nomad's does: the bare model itself is the aesthetic.
Pro Tips for the Skeleton Knife
All knives share the same damage stats
Left click: 34 damage, right click: 55 damage
Backstab does 180 damage (instant kill)
Holding a knife gives max movement speed (250)
25 Available Skins
Browse all Skeleton Knife skins with live market prices from major marketplaces.
CovertDoppler - Ruby
CovertUltraviolet
CovertDoppler - Black Pearl
CovertDoppler - Sapphire
CovertCrimson Web
CovertCase Hardened
CovertDoppler
CovertFade
CovertDoppler - Phase 2
CovertMarble Fade
CovertDoppler - Phase 1
CovertDoppler - Phase 3
CovertDoppler - Phase 4
CovertScorched
CovertBlue Steel
CovertBoreal Forest
CovertUrban Masked
CovertSafari Mesh
CovertSlaughter
CovertTiger Tooth
CovertStained
CovertNight Stripe
CovertDamascus Steel
CovertForest DDPAT
CovertRust Coat
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Best Skeleton Knife Skins — Full Rankings →Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Skeleton Knife skins are there in CS2?
- There are currently 25 Skeleton Knife 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 Skeleton Knife 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 Skeleton Knife 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 Skeleton Knife skin?
- Skeleton Knife skin prices vary significantly based on the pattern and wear condition. Check our price listings above for current market prices across all major marketplaces.