Introduced to CS2 on January 8, 2015, the AK-47 | Cartel was released as part of the Chroma Case with the "Full Spectrum" update. Community designer "Anders" is credited with creating this skin.
Origin
You can acquire the AK-47 | Cartel by opening a Chroma Case. The skin belongs to the Chroma Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the AK-47 | Cartel enjoys a popularity rating of 99%, marking it as highly favored among players.
Rarity
Among 322 other Rifle skins, the AK-47 | Cartel holds a Classified rarity. This classification renders it a very rare drop, with an approximate drop chance of merely 3.2%.
Availability
The AK-47 | Cartel can be found at a price between $42.96 and $85.61, making it relatively affordable.
Versions
Float values for the AK-47 | Cartel vary from 0.00 to 0.75, allowing the skin to be available in every exterior condition. Each exterior also features a StatTrak variant of the Cartel.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Patina" style, this AK-47 showcases the Cartel finish. A patina results from a chemical reaction that creates a hardened, non-reactive shell over metal surfaces. Examples of real-world weapon patinas include cold bluing, case hardening, and acid forced patinas. The skin is adorned in shades of brown and gray, and it uses the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
With over 1 votes, the AK-47 | Cartel has achieved an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently held by professional CS2 players niko, chrisj, and neo.