Tec-9 | Cut Out (Minimal Wear)

The Tec-9 | Cut Out (Minimal Wear) is a Mil-Spec pistol skin dressed in a dense scatter of butterflies and floral details. Minimal Wear keeps that artwork looking nearly untouched while trimming a bit off the Factory New price.

Design

Butterflies and floral details spread across the slide and grip in a busy, garden-inspired layout — a soft, decorative look for a pistol not usually associated with delicate art. Community artist Mia is behind the design, and the in-game flavor text reads "Spring has sprung," tying the whole thing together.

Tec-9 | Cut Out (Minimal Wear) Float and Wear

Float on the Cut Out runs from 0.00 up to 1.00 across its full range, and Minimal Wear falls just under the Factory New cutoff. At this grade you'll spot only the faintest hints of handling on close inspection, while the floral pattern stays sharp and colorful from normal viewing distance.

Tec-9 | Cut Out Rarity

Rarity: Mil-Spec Grade — the blue tier, the entry point of the game's collectible weapon grades, though still a proper finish rather than a default paint job.

Tec-9 | Cut Out Case and Collection

The Cut Out comes from the Operation Hydra Case, part of The Operation Hydra Collection that launched with Operation Hydra in May 2017. As a group, Mil-Spec finishes make up about 79.92% of the case's pulls, so this is a relatively easy grade to unbox compared to the case's rarer skins.

Tec-9 | Cut Out Patterns

No paint seed affects how the Cut Out looks — every copy carries the same butterfly-and-floral layout regardless of pattern index, so there's no "best pattern" to search for. What changes copy to copy is simply wear and float.

StatTrak & Souvenir

Alongside the standard finish, a StatTrak edition of the Cut Out is available and tracks confirmed kills with a counter that's permanent and travels with the weapon through trades. Souvenir copies don't exist for this skin, because Souvenir drops only ever come out of Major-tournament packages, and the Cut Out was never included in one.

Tec-9 | Cut Out Price

Minimal Wear sits just below Factory New on the price ladder, offering nearly the same look for less. Among Tec-9 skins the Cut Out is a premium pick, and this grade is the value-conscious way to get most of that top-tier appearance. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

How different does Minimal Wear look from Factory New?

Barely different at all. Minimal Wear shows only trace handling marks under close inspection, and the floral artwork stays just as vivid at normal viewing distance. It's a smart way to get nearly the Factory New look while paying a bit less.

Which gloves pair well with the Cut Out?

Since the pattern leans on soft, floral coloring rather than one dominant shade, lighter or pastel-toned gloves tend to complement it best, keeping the loadout from clashing with the busy artwork. Neutral gloves also work fine if you'd rather let the Cut Out stand out on its own.

Is the Tec-9 | Cut Out a good value pick?

For a premium-tier Tec-9 skin, yes — Minimal Wear delivers most of the design's visual appeal for noticeably less than Factory New. It's a solid middle ground for players who want the artwork looking sharp without paying for the absolute cleanest copy.