Tec-9 | Garter-9 (Well-Worn)

The Tec-9 | Garter-9 (Well-Worn, WW) shows the Industrial Grade snakeskin pattern in a rougher, more used state. It's a cheaper way to grab the design for players who don't mind visible scuffing.

Design

This finish wraps the Tec-9 in a green snakeskin pattern, a simple reptile-texture concept without any additional artwork on top. It's credited as a Valve-made finish and carries the flavor text "Crush and kill."

Tec-9 | Garter-9 (Well-Worn) Float and Wear

Float on this finish is capped at 0.70, and Well-Worn sits close to that upper limit. Visible scratching and paint thinning show up across the body at this grade, though the snakeskin texture is still recognizable overall.

Tec-9 | Garter-9 Rarity

Rated Industrial Grade, this finish falls into the light-blue tier near the bottom of the standard weapon rarities, making it one of the easier grades to find.

Tec-9 | Garter-9 Case and Collection

It's part of The Boreal Collection, which came out with the Spring Forward update back in March 2025, and it has no weapon case attached — it's sourced through collection drops or trade-up contracts.

Tec-9 | Garter-9 Patterns

The green snakeskin pattern doesn't vary between copies, since there's no paint seed behind this finish and no "blue gem" version exists. Wear grade and float remain the only distinguishing factors.

StatTrak & Souvenir

There's no StatTrak or Souvenir version of this finish — it only comes in its regular form. Souvenir copies specifically don't exist because those weapons are only distributed through Major-tournament packages, and this finish was never included in one.

Tec-9 | Garter-9 Price

Well-Worn ranks near the bottom of the price ladder for this finish, ahead of only Battle-Scarred (BS), making it one of the cheapest ways to own the snakeskin design. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

How rough does the Well-Worn Garter-9 look?

Noticeable scuffing and some paint thinning appear at this grade, but because the finish is capped below the full 1.0 float, it never reaches the harshest wear a skin can show. The snakeskin pattern remains identifiable throughout.

Is Well-Worn worth choosing over Field-Tested (FT)?

Mainly if squeezing out the lowest possible price matters to you. Field-Tested looks a bit cleaner for a small cost difference, so most buyers lean that way, but Well-Worn is a fine choice if budget is the priority.

Which gloves match the Garter-9's snakeskin look?

Green or olive gloves tie directly into the snakeskin coloring, while black or gray gloves offer a more neutral contrast that still lets the pattern stand out. Both directions work for a nature-inspired loadout theme.