The ★ Flip Knife | Blue Steel made its debut in CS2 on August 14, 2013, as part of the Revolver Case, which coincided with the release of "The Arms Deal" update.
Origin
To acquire the ★ Flip Knife | Blue Steel, one needs to open one of the 11 specific containers that feature this skin. These include the CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, and CS:GO Weapon Case 3. This skin is not included in any collections.
Popularity
Currently, the ★ Flip Knife | Blue Steel enjoys a 90% popularity rating, placing it within the top 10% of items in CS2.
Rarity
As one of 604 Knife skins, the ★ Flip Knife | Blue Steel falls under the Covert rarity category, making it an ultra-rare item with an estimated drop chance of only 0.26%.
Availability
The ★ Flip Knife | Blue Steel is categorized as one of the more costly skins, with a price range that varies between $140.47 and $268.54.
Versions
The float value for the ★ Flip Knife | Blue Steel can be anywhere from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing for availability across all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding StatTrak version of this Blue Steel knife.
Finish Style
This Flip Knife showcases a "Patina" finish, specifically adorned with the Blue Steel appearance. A patina results from a chemical process that creates a hardened, non-reactive layer over metal surfaces. Various real-world weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid-induced patinas. It is worth noting that this skin predominantly features gray shades, and the pattern index influences the look of the Blue Steel finish.
Community Sentiment
The ★ Flip Knife | Blue Steel has accumulated over 4 votes, resulting in a community rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.