On August 14, 2013, the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel was added to CS2, debuting with the release of the "The Arms Deal" update as part of the Revolver Case.
Origin
To acquire the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel, one must open one of the 11 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 does not belong to any specific collections.
Popularity
Holding a popularity rate of 97%, the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel enjoys significant favor among players.
Rarity
Among 604 other Knife skins, the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel is classified as Covert. This designation marks it as an ultra rare item, with a drop chance estimated at only 0.26%.
Availability
The ★ Karambit | Blue Steel is considered quite costly, with a price range of $1019.22 to $1534.78.
Versions
Float values for the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel can vary from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing the skin to be available across all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding StatTrak variant for the Blue Steel.
Finish Style
This Karambit features a "Patina" painting style integrated with the Blue Steel finish. A patina results from a chemical reaction that creates a non-reactive, hardened layer on metallic surfaces. Examples of real-life weapon patinas include cold bluing, case hardening, and acid forced patinas. In this case, the skin is predominantly painted in various shades of gray, with the appearance of the Blue Steel finish influenced by its pattern index.
Community Sentiment
The ★ Karambit | Blue Steel has amassed over 5 votes which contributes to an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.