The AK-47 | Cartel made its debut in CS2 on January 8, 2015. It was launched as part of the Chroma Case during the "Full Spectrum" update. Community designer "Anders" is credited with creating this skin.
Origin
To acquire the AK-47 | Cartel, one must open a Chroma Case container. This skin belongs to the Chroma Collection as well.
Popularity
Currently, the AK-47 | Cartel enjoys a popularity rating of 99%, marking it as extremely sought after.
Rarity
Among 322 other Rifle skins, the AK-47 | Cartel holds the Classified rarity tier, designating it as a rare drop with an estimated drop chance of merely 3.2%.
Availability
The AK-47 | Cartel is priced between $44.87 and $96.63, rendering it a relatively affordable skin.
Versions
Float values for the AK-47 | Cartel range from 0.00 to 0.75, making the skin available across all exteriors. Each exterior also has a corresponding StatTrak version for this skin.
Finish Style
This particular AK-47 is adorned with a "Patina" finish style, showcasing the Cartel design. A patina results from a chemical reaction, which creates a hardened shell over metallic surfaces. Examples of real-life weapon patinas include cold bluing, case hardening, and acid-forced patinas. The color scheme for this skin encompasses brown and gray, and it utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
Having garnered over 4 votes, the AK-47 | Cartel has achieved an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. Among its owners are professional CS2 players niko, chrisj, and neo.