This Bayonet CS2 guide covers what the knife is, where it comes from, which finishes you can find, and what it cost on the Steam Community Market on the day we checked. The Bayonet is often one of the cheaper ways into a knife, so it is a common first target. We keep facts and opinions apart, and every price is dated.
Prices change, check the market. All prices here are the lowest Steam Community Market listings we saw on 2 November 2026, in US dollars. Knives have far fewer listings than normal skins, so the cheapest price can jump when one listing sells. Nothing here is investment advice. Knife prices can and do fall.
What is the Bayonet in CS2?
The Bayonet is a cosmetic knife. According to the Counter-Strike Fandom wiki, it was one of the five original knives added in CS:GO's Arms Deal update, and it carried over to CS2 with the rest of your inventory. It performs exactly like the default knife, so it gives no gameplay edge. Our knife damage guide covers how knife hits work.
The same wiki says the in-game model is based on the Smith and Wesson SW1B, which was derived from the original M9 bayonet. CS2 also has a separate knife called the M9 Bayonet, based on a more modern serrated design. They look similar at a glance, but they are different items with different prices.
Where does the Bayonet come from?
Knives are rare drops from weapon cases. The Gamma Case, released on 15 June 2016, is one case that can contain the Bayonet, alongside the Flip Knife, Gut Knife, Karambit and M9 Bayonet. Our cases and collections guide explains how case contents work. Since October 2025, knives can also come from Covert trade-up contracts using eligible collections.
How the trade-up change affects knife prices
In October 2025 Valve changed Trade Up Contracts so that 10 Covert skins can produce a knife or gloves from eligible collections. Before that, knives came almost only from case openings. Spilled.gg (23 October 2025) reported that premium knife prices fell 30 to 60 percent within hours of the change. That is a clear reminder that one update can reshape knife prices overnight. Our trade-up guide explains how contracts work.
Which Bayonet CS2 finishes can you find?
We saw these Bayonet finishes listed on the Steam Community Market on 2 November 2026. It is not a complete list, just what was for sale that day.
- Classic camo and plain finishes: Forest DDPAT, Safari Mesh, Boreal Forest, Urban Masked, Scorched, Night, Stained.
- Other lower-priced finishes: Rust Coat, Ultraviolet, Bright Water.
- Premium finishes: Fade, Doppler, Gamma Doppler, Case Hardened, Slaughter, Lore.
Doppler and Gamma Doppler come in phases, and Case Hardened depends heavily on the pattern seed. Our Doppler phases guide and pattern seeds guide explain why two copies with the same name can be worth very different amounts.
Bayonet CS2 price range on the Steam Market
| Listing | Lowest price (2 Nov 2026) |
|---|---|
| Forest DDPAT (Battle-Scarred) | $136.63 |
| Safari Mesh (Field-Tested) | $139.50 |
| Rust Coat (Battle-Scarred) | $149.50 |
| Ultraviolet (Field-Tested) | $159.56 |
| Doppler (Minimal Wear) | $700.00 |
| Case Hardened (Factory New) | $837.00 |
| Gamma Doppler (Minimal Wear) | $886.47 |
| Fade (Minimal Wear) | $1,564.93 |
Steam showed 172 distinct Bayonet listings across finishes, wears and StatTrak. The cheapest was about $137 and the most expensive was about $1,565. Rare patterns and phases can sell for more elsewhere, so Steam's top listing is not the ceiling. For a full list of the cheapest copies, see our guide to the cheapest Bayonet skins.
Is a Bayonet worth buying?
Only if you want it for how it looks and you can afford to lose value. A knife is a cosmetic, not an investment. Prices can fall sharply, as the trade-up change showed. Steam also takes a fee on every sale, covered in our Steam Market fee guide. Compare other budget options in our cheapest knife guide, and browse every finish in the Bayonet skin catalogue.
Knives attract scammers. Use only Steam's own trade window, check every item in a trade offer before confirming, and read our safe trading guide.
Sources and checks
Prices and listing counts were checked on 2 November 2026 against the Steam Community Market. Knife history and design come from the Counter-Strike Fandom wiki and its Gamma Case page. The trade-up price drop was reported by Spilled.gg (23 October 2025). Market rules are explained in the Steam Support Community Market FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bayonet better than the default knife?
No. The Bayonet is cosmetic only and performs exactly like the default knife.
How much is the cheapest Bayonet in CS2?
On 2 November 2026 the cheapest Steam Community Market listing was a Forest DDPAT in Battle-Scarred at $136.63. Prices change, so check the live market.
Are the Bayonet and M9 Bayonet the same knife?
No. They are separate knives with different models and prices. The M9 Bayonet has a more modern serrated design.
