The Butterfly Knife CS2 (or balisong) is one of the most iconic weapons in Counter‑Strike. It was first introduced in Operation Breakout (2014). CS2 Butterfly Knife has a pair of rotating handles that conceal a pivoting blade. The knife is prized for its reveal animation, sleek silhouette, and aesthetic prestige. Over time, a wide variety of finishes have solidified the Butterfly Knife's height of demand.

The CS2 Butterfly Knife has a selection of 25 finish variants:

Butterfly Knife skins are extremely rare case drops that come only from these CS2 Butterfly Knife cases:

Operation Breakout Weapon Case (with finishes like Fade Butterfly Knife CS2, Crimson Web, CS2 Butterfly Knife Case Hardened, etc).
Spectrum Case & Spectrum 2 Case (with finishes like Damascus Steel Butterfly Knife CS2, Doppler Butterfly Knife CS2, Marble Fade, Butterfly Knife Tiger Tooth CS2, Ultraviolet, and Rust Coat).
Operation Riptide Case & Dreams & Nightmares Case (with newer premium finishes such as Autotronic, Lore, Gamma Doppler, etc).

All variants of the CS2 Butterfly Knife are Covert-tier, the rarest in any case drop pool.

The odds of getting the Butterfly Knife are ~0.26% for standard skins and around 0.026% for StatTrak versions.

The most affordable Butterfly Knife skin styles still cost several hundred dollars. Mid-tier options like Butterfly Knife Lore CS2, Butterfly Knife Fade CS2, and Butterfly Knife Tiger Tooth CS2 cost around $1,500-$3,000 depending on float and condition. Rare knives like Doppler Sapphire Butterfly Knife CS2, Ruby, or Black Pearl are traded in the $10,000-$20,000+ range.

To buy or sell a skin on white.market, you need to log in to the platform using your Steam OpenID and connect your e-mail and Steam Trade Link. After that, you need to deposit money into the balance (from your bank card or in crypto) to be able to purchase the available skins. You can pick any skin and simply click "Buy" next to it. If you want to sell a skin, select the one you are ready to part ways with and click "Sell". You will receive your money when someone buys it and you click "Complete the trade".

FAQ

Why is the CS2 Butterfly Knife so well-liked?
Gamers often notice its flip animation, slender silhouette, and various finish options and consider this knife the ultimate flex.
Which Butterfly Knife CS2 is the most expensive?
The Factory New Gamma Doppler Emerald usually costs over $20,000. The most expensive Butterfly Knife (Gamma Doppler) is valued at about $25,037.90.
Are Butterfly Knife skins a good investment?
Many traders see CS2 skins (especially high-tier finishes like Doppler Emerald or Lore) as assets with strong long-term appreciation potential. All thanks to their rarity and demand in CS2.