All Butterfly Knife Skins in CS2: Full List & Market Tips

What Makes the Butterfly Knife So Popular in CS2?

The Butterfly Knife features one of the most fluid animations in the game. Combined with its rarity and iconic presence since CS:GO's Operation Breakout (2014), it's no surprise this knife commands premium prices.

Its distinct inspect flip, scarcity in cases, and overall aesthetic place it in the same tier as the Karambit and M9 Bayonet. Pro players and streamers frequently use Butterfly Knives, further fueling demand.

Pro Tip: Skins with clean blade finishes, such as ★ Butterfly | Fade or ★ Butterfly | Marble Fade, appear especially crisp under CS2’s Source 2 lighting. Low float values and minimal scratches significantly increase appeal.

Full List of Butterfly Knife Skins

Here is a complete list of all Butterfly Knife finishes currently available in CS2. Factory New availability is noted where applicable:

★ Butterfly Knife | Vanilla
★ Butterfly Knife | Scorched
★ Butterfly Knife | Forest DDPAT
★ Butterfly Knife | Safari Mesh
★ Butterfly Knife | Urban Masked
★ Butterfly Knife | Night
★ Butterfly Knife | Crimson Web (FN extremely rare)
★ Butterfly Knife | Boreal Forest
★ Butterfly Knife | Blue Steel
★ Butterfly Knife | Stained
★ Butterfly Knife | Slaughter
★ Butterfly Knife | Fade
★ Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened
★ Butterfly Knife | Ultraviolet
★ Butterfly Knife | Rust Coat
★ Butterfly Knife | Damascus Steel
★ Butterfly Knife | Tiger Tooth
★ Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade
★ Butterfly Knife | Doppler (Phases + Gems)
★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand
★ Butterfly Knife | Lore
★ Butterfly Knife | Bright Water
★ Butterfly Knife | Black Laminate
★ Butterfly Knife | Autotronic
★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler (Phases + Emerald)

Note: Not all finishes are available in Factory New (e.g., Rust Coat, Safari Mesh). Always check the float cap when browsing listings.

Doppler Phases and Gem Variants

For more exclusive options, Doppler and Gamma Doppler finishes offer gem tiers—extremely rare color patterns highly prized by collectors.

Doppler Phases

Phase 1–4: Common, accounting for approximately 85% of drops.
Phase 2: Often preferred for its blue hues.
Phase 3: Generally considered the least desirable due to a muddy blend.

Gem Variants

Sapphire: A full deep blue (Doppler only).
Ruby: Rich red with fewer visible swirls.
Black Pearl: A rare mix of purple, black, and grey.
Emerald: Bright green (Gamma Doppler only).

These gem variants constitute only 0.3–0.5% of Doppler/Gamma Doppler unboxes, commanding very high premiums.

Example: A ★ Butterfly | Doppler Sapphire (FN) can exceed $6,000, depending on float and pattern.

Buying & Selling Butterfly Knives on the Market

Butterfly Knives are widely traded, though liquidity varies by skin and condition. High-tier items like Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald often move through private sales or high-end trading Discord servers.

For most skins, platforms such as BitSkins, Buff163, and Skinport offer strong liquidity and competitive pricing. Always compare float values using tools like CSGOFloat or CS2DB before purchasing.

Examples:

A ★ Butterfly | Slaughter (FN, <0.01 float) with a full diamond pattern sells faster and at higher margins.
A ★ Butterfly | Case Hardened with a Blue Gem seed (#555 or similar) can be exponentially more valuable than a standard one.

Note: Prices and liquidity fluctuate; verify current offers at the time of reading.

Tips for Traders and Collectors

Prioritize low floats: Floats under 0.05 generally retain better resale value across most finishes.
Pattern matters: For Slaughter and Case Hardened, rare patterns can double or triple the price.
Factory New isn't flawless: Even FN skins can show minor wear, particularly on metallic finishes like Fade or Lore.
Long-term value: Butterfly Knives consistently hold value better than most other knives due to low supply and high demand.

FAQ (People Also Ask)

Which Butterfly Knife skin is the rarest in CS2?

The Doppler and Gamma Doppler gem variants—Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, and Black Pearl—are the rarest due to their extremely low unbox rates.

What’s the cheapest Butterfly Knife in CS2?

Battle-Scarred versions of Forest DDPAT, Safari Mesh, and Scorched are usually the lowest priced, starting around $550 depending on the platform.

Can you still get a Butterfly Knife from a case drop?

Yes, but only from specific legacy cases like the Operation Breakout or Spectrum Case. Drop odds are extremely low.

How do I know if a Case Hardened Butterfly Knife is a Blue Gem?

Check the pattern index (seed). Known Blue Gem seeds are highly specific (e.g., #182, #555). Use databases like csbluegem.com to verify.

Does StatTrak increase the value of a Butterfly Knife?

Yes, but the premium varies. For high-end skins (Fade, Marble Fade), StatTrak FN can add $300–$1,000+ depending on demand.

Author & Update

Written by Alex Thorn, CS2 skin market analyst with 6+ years of trading experience.

Updated: February 2026