How To Get a Knife in CS2

Have you ever wondered why getting a knife in CS2 is so difficult? Compared to other FPS games, knives in CS2 are a rare, luxury cosmetic item. While a knife might not be your go-to weapon to take down your enemies, having one is a symbol of prestige among CS2 players because they are a solid part of the culture of the community. Plus, they come in handy when you enter close combat or make a sneak attack.

Because of how valuable they are, getting a knife in CS2 is often confusing and difficult. But there are ways to work around it and get one in your inventory. This blog post’ll show you the best methods to get a knife instantly.

Why are Knives Hard to Get in CS2?

Unlike other items, knives do not drop after matches and cannot be crafted. Also, knives can’t be lost, and their value in the community continues to increase, which makes them incredibly desirable. The Chinese government recently forced valve to release the odds of getting a knife in the game. The data showed that there was only a 0.26% chance of getting the best knives skins and a 0.026% chance of obtaining those with StatTrak technology. So, you could be playing the game for months or even years without getting a single knife; not even the humble-looking ones.

Getting a Knife in CS2

There are certain ways of obtaining knives in CS2:

CS2 Knife Trading

Counter-Strike 2 knife trading is one way to get a knife that you want. You can find a gamer with the desired knife and get it in exchange for an item of value from your inventory. The challenge here is looking for the desired item's owner because this process must be done almost entirely by hand. You may have to spend some time searching on trader subreddits, community servers, or the game itself before finding someone. But once you do, half of the task is completed.

All you have to do next is reach out to the owner through Steam or other CS2 trading platforms and request a trade. If they accept, then the knife is yours.

Cases

It might take a while to get a knife through this method. Players can get free CS2 cases by playing matchmaking games and you can get an additional case if you own a prime account. To get a knife in the game, you need to open almost 400 cases on average; however, this depends on how rare the knife is. If you want to get a knife as rare as the Karambit Crimson Web or the Butterfly knife, you might have to open as many as 50,000 cases to get a shot at reaching your goal.

Another way to get a knife is to sell the cases you’ve gathered so far. Unopened cases have gone up in value recently, so selling them can earn you some cash that can be used to get a knife of your choice. Most sellers tend to sell their cases through Steam because of the large community over there but there are trusted third-party marketplaces where you can sell your cases for the best possible price.

Buying a CS2 Knife on Steam

The Steam Market is a place for users to buy and sell items from different games. However, CS2 is one of the dominant esport games on the platform. You can find a ton of amazing knives at varying prices and every transaction is safe. To buy through the Steam market, open a Steam client account, and at the top you will see the Community menu. Hover over it and select “Market” from the drop-down list. On this page, you can see different items for sale and you can narrow the list by filtering the page to only show CS2-related items. When you find the knife you want, fund your Steam Wallet and make the purchase.

The only downside is most of the prices are on the higher side. Since Valve takes a cut from every sale, sellers have to list their items at higher prices, which can be detrimental to the buyer. This is why third-party sites are very popular among gamers. There are many reliable and trustworthy CS2 websites where you can find knives for sale at cheaper prices. Plus, there is no price limit on these websites so you can buy very expensive knives without batting an eye.

You can find knives ranging anywhere from $100 to over $9000, depending on its overall aesthetic. Prices for the cheapest finishes of the Karambit and Butterfly knives usually cost $1000 or more. If the knives are equipped with StatTrak technology, they will fetch a higher amount. Not everyone has thousands of dollars to spend on a knife and you can settle for cheaper knives until you eventually trade up to a more expensive one.