On January 8, 2015, the AK-47 | Cartel made its debut in CS2. It was part of the Chroma Case launch, coinciding with the "Full Spectrum" update. The design was contributed by the community artist "Anders".
Origin
To acquire the AK-47 | Cartel, one must open a Chroma Case container. This skin is also included in the Chroma Collection.
Popularity
Presently, the AK-47 | Cartel enjoys a popularity rate of 99%, marking it as highly favored.
Rarity
Among 322 other Rifle skins, the AK-47 | Cartel falls under the Classified rarity tier, making it a rare drop with an estimated chance of only 3.2%.
Availability
The AK-47 | Cartel can be purchased for a price ranging from $16.41 to $140.00, making it relatively economical.
Versions
The float value for the AK-47 | Cartel spans from 0.00 to 0.75, allowing it to be available in all exterior conditions. StatTrak versions also exist for each exterior of the Cartel.
Finish Style
This AK-47 showcases a "Patina" finish with the Cartel design. Patina is the result of a chemical process that forms a protective, hardened layer on metal surfaces. Examples of real-life weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid-induced patinas. The color scheme for this skin incorporates shades of brown and gray. It utilizes the older legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The AK-47 | Cartel has garnered over 3 votes resulting in an average score of 3.9 out of 5 stars. This skin is also in the inventory of professional CS2 players niko, neo, and hyper.