Released on August 14, 2013, the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel was added to CS2 as a component of the Revolver Case, coinciding with "The Arms Deal" update.
Origin
Players can obtain the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel by opening one of the 11 containers that house this skin. This includes the CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, and CS:GO Weapon Case 3. The skin does not belong to any specific collections.
Popularity
The ★ Karambit | Blue Steel enjoys a remarkable popularity of 97%, making it highly sought after.
Rarity
As one of 604 other Knife skins, the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel falls under the Covert rarity tier, categorizing it as an ultra rare drop with an approximate drop chance of only 0.26%.
Availability
Currently, the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel has a price range of $695.31 to $1671.19, which classifies it as an extremely expensive skin.
Versions
Float values for the ★ Karambit | Blue Steel range from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing for availability in all exterior conditions. Additionally, a StatTrak version exists for each exterior of the Blue Steel.
Finish Style
This Karambit features a "Patina" style paint job, highlighted by the Blue Steel finish. A patina results from a chemical reaction that develops a hardened, non-reactive shell over metal surfaces. Common examples of weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. The Blue Steel skin is predominantly painted in various shades of gray, with its appearance influenced by the pattern index.
Community Sentiment
The ★ Karambit | Blue Steel has garnered over 4 votes, resulting in a community rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.