Tec-9 | Groundwater (Field-Tested)

The Tec-9 | Groundwater (Field-Tested, FT) shows the Consumer Grade olive drab finish at its most common condition. It's the middle-ground grade most players end up owning, with some visible wear but the same overall look.

Design

This finish spray-paints the Tec-9's individual parts in a solid olive drab color scheme, a simple military-style look without decals or patterns layered in. It's a Valve-made finish with no flavor text attached.

Tec-9 | Groundwater (Field-Tested) Float and Wear

Float for this finish runs from 0.06 to 0.80, putting Field-Tested roughly in the middle of that band. Expect some visible scuffing across the body at this grade, though the olive drab base still reads clearly as intended.

Tec-9 | Groundwater Rarity

This is a Consumer Grade finish, the white tier and the most common rarity level among standard weapon skins — an easy grade to come across.

Tec-9 | Groundwater Case and Collection

Part of The Italy Collection from November 2013, this finish has no associated weapon case, so it's typically picked up through collection drops or trade-up contracts.

Tec-9 | Groundwater Patterns

No paint seed changes how this finish looks — the olive drab coloring is fixed and identical across every copy, so there's no "blue gem" version worth chasing. Wear and float are what actually differ between copies.

StatTrak & Souvenir

This finish comes in both a regular and a Souvenir form, the Souvenir copies first appearing in the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package with additional Major packages carrying it later on. There's no StatTrak version at all. This page covers the standard, non-Souvenir finish.

Tec-9 | Groundwater Price

Field-Tested sits in the middle of the price ladder for this finish, keeping it comfortably within affordable mid-tier range. It's a fine everyday pick for players who don't need the top condition grade. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Does Field-Tested hide wear well on the Groundwater?

Reasonably. Some scuffing appears on the olive drab paint at this grade, but the overall military-style look remains clear and easy to recognize at normal in-game distances. It's a balanced middle option.

Is Field-Tested the best value grade for this finish?

For most buyers, yes — it keeps the price down while still looking solid, especially since the finish is already affordable mid-tier across every grade. Well-Worn (WW) and Battle-Scarred (BS) go cheaper still if price matters more than condition.

Can I get a Souvenir Field-Tested Groundwater?

Yes, Souvenir copies exist across the finish's wear range, having first appeared in the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package with later Major packages adding more. Those are separate items from the regular Field-Tested finish described here.