Survival Knife
The Survival Knife is the Shattered Web generation's rugged utility piece — a sawback fixed blade that looks requisitioned rather than collected. It trades in the accessible mid-lower band of the knife market, overshadowed by its Skeleton sibling and priced accordingly.
Survival Knife
The Survival Knife is the Shattered Web generation's rugged utility piece — a sawback fixed blade that looks requisitioned rather than collected. It trades in the accessible mid-lower band of the knife market, overshadowed by its Skeleton sibling and priced accordingly.
Survival Knife in CS2: Skins & Market Guide
Drops come from the Shattered Web and Fracture cases, with October 2025 trade-ups deepening supply at the entry end. Its chunky blade and prominent spine give texture-heavy finishes (Case Hardened, Damascus-style patterns) plenty of surface, while the utilitarian silhouette suits military loadout themes better than luxury ones. Buyers comparing within the generation: the Skeleton costs more for its animation, the Paracord costs less for its simplicity, and the Survival sits between — bought for the look, not the hype.
Pro Tips for the Survival 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 Survival Knife skins with live market prices from major marketplaces.
CovertCrimson Web
CovertForest DDPAT
CovertScorched
CovertDoppler - Black Pearl
CovertDoppler - Ruby
CovertUltraviolet
CovertNight Stripe
CovertDoppler
CovertDoppler - Sapphire
CovertCase Hardened
CovertBlue Steel
CovertDoppler - Phase 4
CovertDoppler - Phase 3
CovertFade
CovertDoppler - Phase 1
CovertDoppler - Phase 2
CovertMarble Fade
CovertUrban Masked
CovertStained
CovertTiger Tooth
CovertSlaughter
CovertDamascus Steel
CovertRust Coat
CovertSafari Mesh
CovertBoreal Forest
Pro Players Using the Survival Knife
Best Survival Knife Skins by Price
Best Survival Knife Skins — Full Rankings →Mid-Range ($10–$50)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Survival Knife skins are there in CS2?
- There are currently 25 Survival 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 Survival 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 Survival 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 Survival Knife skin?
- Survival 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.