The CS2 Karambit knife is considered the most iconic and instantly recognizable melee weapon in the game. Inspired by the Southeast Asian curved claw knife, it has a unique silhouette that stands out from the crowd. Karambit also has one of the flashiest inspect animations in CS2. Since its introduction, it has become the ultimate prestige flex item.

There are around 25 Karambit knife finishes in CS2, including:

The CS2 Karambit knife skins can be obtained from several cases, including:

Original CS:GO Weapon Case 1, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, CS:GO Weapon Case 3.
Chroma Case, Chroma 2 Case, Chroma 3 Case.
Gamma Case, Gamma 2 Case.

All Karambit finishes are Covert (knife-tier), which means the odds of getting a regular variant are ~0.26% and ~0.026% for StatTrak options.

The cheapest Karambit knife CS2 options are Safari Mesh, Boreal Forest, or Scorched, which start from ~$700, depending on float. High-end gems like Doppler Ruby, Sapphire, Black Pearl, and Gamma Doppler Emerald can reach $15,000+ for Factory New.

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

Which Karambit knife CS2 skin is the cheapest I can get?
If you are on a budget, look for Safari Mesh, Boreal Forest, or Urban Masked, which usually sit in the $700-900 range. Although they are pretty pricy, they are still the best entry options.
Why are CS2 Karambit knives so expensive?
These blades have low drop odds, universal popularity, and extreme demand when it comes to rare patterns (Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald).
Is there a difference between Karambit and other knives in CS2?
There's no functional difference between the Karambit and other knives in the game. However, the CS2 Knife Karambit offers unique draw and inspect animations that fuel its prestige.