What Makes the Bayonet Different?
The Bayonet was one of the five original knife models introduced with the first CS:GO Weapon Case on August 14, 2013. Its long, single-edged military blade and cross-guard give it a more traditional combat-knife silhouette than the hooked or curved shapes most other knife models use.
Unlike several knife models that only ever picked up one additional finish wave, the Bayonet has one of the widest finish pools around: beyond its original 2013 lineup, it later gained Doppler finishes from the Chroma Case family (starting January 8, 2015) and Gamma Doppler finishes from the Gamma Case (June 10, 2016) — the same dual-era pattern shared by its M9 Bayonet sibling.
Our guide to Doppler phases and guide to Gamma Doppler phases break down how those two finish families differ.
Our CS2 knife tier list covers how the Bayonet stacks up against the rest of the knife pool overall.
Best Bayonet Skins in CS2 (2026 Prices)
| Finish | Lowest Listed Price | Factory New Price |
|---|---|---|
| Doppler Black Pearl | ~$2,880 (Factory New — only wear currently listed) | ~$2,880 |
| Crimson Web | ~$165 (Battle-Scarred) | ~$2,105 (thin FN stock) |
| Gamma Doppler Emerald | ~$1,530 (Factory New) | ~$1,530 |
| Night | ~$120 (Field-Tested) | ~$910 |
| Case Hardened | ~$210 (Well-Worn) | ~$560 |
| Autotronic | ~$225 (Battle-Scarred) | ~$520 |
| Lore | ~$185 (Battle-Scarred) | ~$380 |
| Fade | ~$315 (Factory New — only FN/MW listed) | ~$315 |
Prices from Skin.Land's live catalog at the time of writing — knife prices shift daily, check the current listing on Skin.Land before buying.
Bayonet | Doppler Black Pearl — the grail pick
Black Pearl is one of the rarer Doppler gem variants — a dark, swirling purple-black pearlescent blade paired with the Bayonet's olive-drab handle wrap. Factory New, at ~$2,880, is the only wear currently listed at all, and stock is thin (just a handful of listings), so treat that price as a rough guide rather than a stable figure.
Bayonet | Crimson Web — the most iconic pattern
A dense black spider-web pattern over a deep red base makes Crimson Web one of the most recognizable finishes in the whole game — exactly where the web sits on the blade varies by pattern seed, same as any other pattern-based finish — and it's one of the original 2013 finishes. Factory New is down to a single listing right now at around $2,105, so treat that figure as a snapshot rather than a stable price — a Battle-Scarred copy at roughly $165 (Best buy) gets the same pattern for a fraction of the cost.
Bayonet | Gamma Doppler Emerald — the modern showpiece
Emerald swaps the standard Doppler's gem colors for a vivid, marbled green over the same olive handle — the Gamma Case family's signature rare pull. Factory New runs ~$1,530, and it's the only wear currently listed for this finish.
Bayonet | Night — a clean dark blue-gray
Despite the name, Night isn't pure black — it's a uniform dark blue-gray across both the blade and the handle, one of the original 2013 finishes. Factory New is thinly stocked at around $910, while a Field-Tested copy at roughly $120 (Best buy) gets the same color scheme for a fraction of the price, with the expected extra wear and scratching that comes with a lower-condition blade.
Bayonet | Case Hardened — the pattern lottery
Case Hardened's blue, purple, and gold patina pattern is seed-dependent rather than fixed, so the exact color spread varies copy to copy — the "blue gem" chase other weapons are known for applies here too — and the price of any given copy depends on both that pattern and its wear/float together, not either one alone. Factory New is extremely thin right now at around $560, while a Well-Worn copy at roughly $210 (Best buy) is a far more accessible way into the same mechanic.
Bayonet | Autotronic — circuit-board chic
A Gamma Case addition, Autotronic combines red accents, exposed metal sections, and a silver honeycomb-mesh panel running down the blade, plus a matching mesh grip on the handle. Factory New runs around $520, with a Battle-Scarred copy at roughly $225 (Best buy) dropping to a far more affordable price for the same design.
Bayonet | Lore — the ornamental pick
Another Gamma Case finish, Lore etches an ornate, Celtic-knot-style engraving across a gold-bronze blade, paired with an olive-green handle. Factory New runs around $380, while a Battle-Scarred copy at roughly $185 (Best buy) keeps the same engraving motif for less, at the cost of extra surface wear.
Bayonet | Fade — the affordable Factory New pick
The cheapest way to own a Factory New Bayonet on this list — though Night below is the cheapest finish overall once worn wears are included — Fade blends a bright pink-red tip into orange and yellow toward the handle — a genuinely vivid gradient on this particular copy, since Fade's exact color spread varies by pattern seed. Only Factory New and Minimal Wear copies exist for this finish, and Factory New — at ~$315 — is actually the cheaper of the two.
FAQ
When was the Bayonet added to CS2?
The Bayonet was introduced on August 14, 2013, alongside the first CS:GO Weapon Case. It later received Doppler finishes in 2015 and Gamma Doppler finishes in 2016.
What's the most expensive Bayonet skin?
Doppler Black Pearl, running around $2,880 in Factory New — though its listings are thin enough that the price should be treated as a rough guide rather than a stable figure.
What's the cheapest way to buy a Bayonet?
Night in Field-Tested, at around $120, is the most affordable entry point among the finishes on this list.
Is the Bayonet a good investment?
It varies by finish — demand, rarity, and how iconic a specific look is all play a role, same as anywhere else in the skin market. Our CS2 skins investment guide covers the broader factors worth weighing before buying with resale in mind.
What's the difference between Doppler and Gamma Doppler on the Bayonet?
Doppler finishes (Chroma Case family) include three gem variants — Ruby, Sapphire, and Black Pearl — plus four numbered phases, while Gamma Doppler (Gamma Case) has only one gem variant, Emerald, plus its own four phases. They're visually distinct finish families, not different rarities of the same thing.
Does StatTrak exist for Bayonet skins?
Yes, StatTrak is available across Bayonet finishes, same as with every other knife model, and typically commands a premium over the non-StatTrak version of the same finish and wear.
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