Why Are Knives Expensive in CS:GO?

If you have considered buying a CS:GO skin, you have probably noticed, that there is a category of skins, whose price seems exaggerates, namely, knives. They can cost thousands and even thousands of dollars, depending on their float and pattern parameters. But their prices can be explained. Let’s look into the details about CS:GO knives and find out, why they are so valued. 

What knives exist in the game? 

There are two types of knives, which are available to all players. The look of these default knives is determined by the side to which the player belongs too: those playing for CT, get a straight dual-edge dagger, and the attacking side gets knives with the curved edge. Although it may seem to the beginner, that knives are not that important in the game where you have various firearms at your disposal, in reality, using knives is an important part of building a good strategy. Players get higher rewards for killing opponents with a knife, they move slightly faster when it is equipped, and melee attacks are almost silent. So, it is no wonder, that many players want their knives to look fashionable. 

For this purpose, there a little fewer than two dozen types of knives that can be purchased or dropped from cases. They are based on various real-life weapons, such as stilettos, special forces knives, or huntsman tools. Some knives, such as the Butterfly Knife or the Paracord Knife, are enhanced with unique animations. In addition, skins can be applied to each of these knives, creating possibilities for a multitude of combinations. Some of them turn out to be especially rare and valuable. 

What Influenced the Price of the Knives?

The high prices for most knives are a textbook example of the supply-and-demand relationship. Many players what to obtain these skins, but their quantity on the market remains low.

The chance to get a knife from the case is about 0.2%. In practice, it means, that roughly 1 case from each 400 will drop a knife of coveted rarity. Just imagine, how much time and money needs to be invested into obtaining it. If a player aims for a particular knife skin, things can get even more complicated. For example, to get Karambit Crimson Web, it may require opening about fifty thousand cases! Chances to get StatTrak version or skin with a particular pattern index are even lover. Due to the fact, that CS:GO has more than one million players, new knives still appear on the market, but the chance to get one for a particular player opening the case is low. 

Another problem with knives is the fact, that they, unlike firearms, cannot be obtained via crafting. If you want to get a particular skin for your AWP or AK-47, you can minimize the role of luck by following a crafting guide. With knives, there is no such option. 

If you are dreaming of enhancing your collection with a particular knife, the easiest way to obtain it is to look through our catalogue. It is highly possible, that we have the item you need, and for a reasonable price.