Tec-9 | Bamboo Forest (Battle-Scarred)

The Tec-9 | Bamboo Forest (Battle-Scarred) shows this Consumer Grade bamboo hydrographic at its roughest state. It's the cheapest way to add the design to a loadout.

Design

This Valve-made finish applies a hydrographic of brush-painted bamboo stalks for a peaceful, nature-themed look rather than a tactical one. It even comes with a playful in-game line: "I still think it should have a panda - Booth, Arms Dealer."

Tec-9 | Bamboo Forest (Battle-Scarred) Float and Wear

The finish is capped at a 0.60 float rather than the usual 1.00, and Battle-Scarred sits right at that ceiling. Expect heavy scratching and paint loss across the grip and slide, though the bamboo brushwork remains identifiable through the damage. That 0.60 cap keeps even this roughest grade milder than Battle-Scarred on many other skins.

Tec-9 | Bamboo Forest Rarity

Rarity: Consumer Grade — the white tier, the most common classification and the base of the standard rarity ladder.

Tec-9 | Bamboo Forest Case and Collection

Part of The Rising Sun Collection from Operation Bloodhound in May 2015, this finish has never had a weapon case behind it — it comes only from collection drops and trade-ups.

Tec-9 | Bamboo Forest Patterns

Every copy of this finish shares the same fixed bamboo artwork, so the paint seed has zero effect on appearance. There's no rare-seed or "blue gem" chase on this skin at any wear.

StatTrak & Souvenir

This finish exists only as a regular skin — no StatTrak and no Souvenir version were ever made. Souvenir weapons are handed out exclusively at Majors, and this finish, tied to an Operation instead, was never part of one.

Tec-9 | Bamboo Forest Price

Battle-Scarred is the least expensive grade of this finish, the entry point for buyers who want the bamboo design without paying premium-tier prices for higher condition. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Does Battle-Scarred still show the bamboo pattern clearly?

Yes, despite heavy scratching and paint loss, the brush-painted bamboo remains visible across the frame. Battle-Scarred trades surface condition for the lowest price, not the pattern's overall readability.

Why isn't Battle-Scarred on this skin fully worn out?

Because the whole finish caps out at 0.60 instead of a full 1.00 float, its worst copies never reach the most extreme wear the game allows. That cap applies to every grade of this finish, top to bottom.

Is Battle-Scarred a good budget pick here?

Yes, if price is the priority — it's the cheapest way onto this finish. The bamboo texture disguises scratching reasonably well, so it still looks presentable in-game despite the lower grade.