The Blue Steel knife finish is one of the most widely available knife looks in CS2. It gives the blade a cold-blued metal tint in blue and grey tones. It is an original finish, and it now exists on every knife model in the game. This guide covers how it looks, how wear changes it, which knives have it and what Steam listings cost on the day we checked.
What does a Blue Steel knife look like?
csdb.gg describes the finish as a cold-bluing treatment on the blade. Bluing is a real process used on gun and knife steel to darken the metal and add some rust resistance. In game it gives the blade a metallic blue-grey sheen that changes with the light. The official flavour text compares its character to a bold, dark wine.
The description puts the treatment on the blade, so models with large blades, such as the Bowie or Huntsman, show more of it than small ones like Shadow Daggers. Screenshots rarely capture the sheen well, so view the knife in game when you can. Our inspect links guide explains how.
Which knives have Blue Steel?
csdb.gg lists Blue Steel on 20 knife models, which is every knife type currently in CS2. The finish arrived with the original knife set and was added to each new model as it launched.
| Knife group | Models |
|---|---|
| Original five | Bayonet, Flip, Gut, Karambit, M9 Bayonet |
| Operation and single-knife cases | Huntsman, Butterfly, Falchion, Shadow Daggers, Bowie |
| Horizon knives | Navaja, Stiletto, Talon, Ursus |
| Shattered Web knives | Nomad, Paracord, Skeleton, Survival |
| Later single models | Classic Knife, Kukri Knife |
For case-by-case availability, see our cases and collections guide. A low-tier XM1014 also uses the Blue Steel name, but it is a separate gun skin. Browse every model on our knife catalogue, such as the Classic Knife or Kukri Knife.
Rarity and StatTrak
All Blue Steel knives are Covert, star-marked rare special items. StatTrak versions exist. There is no Souvenir version. Our skin rarity guide explains the tiers.
How does wear affect a Blue Steel knife?
csdb.gg lists a full 0.00 to 1.00 float range for the Karambit version. That means every wear name exists, and Battle-Scarred can stretch all the way to 1.00.
- Factory New (0.00 to 0.07): the strongest, most even bluing. Rarely listed on top models.
- Minimal Wear and Field-Tested: light scratches, with the tint still clear.
- Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred: more scuffing that breaks up the colour.
Because the bluing is the whole point, lower floats tend to show the look best. Our float values guide explains the bands.
Blue Steel knife prices on 2 November 2026
The Steam Community Market search for starred Blue Steel items returned 183 knife variants on 2 November 2026. These are lowest asks, not sales.
| Listing | Lowest ask (USD) |
|---|---|
| Navaja Knife, Battle-Scarred | $55.03 |
| Shadow Daggers, Battle-Scarred | $65.82 |
| Survival Knife, Well-Worn | $73.51 |
| Butterfly Knife, Minimal Wear | $1,122.70 |
| Karambit, Factory New (one listing) | $1,450.76 |
| M9 Bayonet, Factory New (one listing) | $1,700.00 |
That day, the cheapest Blue Steel knife cost more than the cheapest Night, Stained or Boreal Forest knife. Prices change daily, so always check the market. This is not investment advice. Steam's support pages explain trade holds. For budget models, see our cheapest Navaja guide.
Blue Steel versus other steel finishes
Three finishes are easy to confuse. Blue Steel is an even blue-grey tint. Stained, another original finish, uses a blotchy forced patina instead. Damascus Steel, from the Chroma set, shows wavy layered bands and caps at a 0.50 float. If you want a clean, uniform metal colour, Blue Steel is the closest fit.
Is Blue Steel a good first knife finish?
It can be. Blue Steel looks like real treated steel, works with almost any loadout and exists on every model. That lets you choose the knife you like most first. Just remember that wear breaks up the tint, so check the float before buying. Plan a set in our loadout tool.
Sources and checks
Knife list, description and float range checked on 2 November 2026 against csdb.gg. Prices checked on 2 November 2026 on the Steam Community Market.
Frequently asked questions
Which knives have Blue Steel?
All 20 knife models in CS2, from the Bayonet and Karambit to the Classic Knife and Kukri, according to csdb.gg.
What is the float range of Blue Steel?
csdb.gg lists 0.00 to 1.00 for the Karambit version, so every wear from Factory New to Battle-Scarred exists.
Is Blue Steel cheaper than other original finishes?
Not on 2 November 2026. The cheapest Blue Steel ask was $55.03, above the cheapest Night, Stained and Boreal Forest knives that day. Prices change daily.
