Classic Knife Crimson Web Guide

Ah, the Classic Knife Crimson Web skin. This bloody spider-silk design has captured the hearts of entire generations of fans. It’s vivid, eye-catching, and a natural choice for anyone aiming to elevate their loadout to the next level. Over the years, this design has achieved a truly iconic status, with many of its 1,000 patterns becoming highly sought after. In this Classic Knife Crimson Web guide, we’re going to discuss what the skin looks like, what variations it has, and why some of these can cost thousands of dollars more than others.

What is Special About the Classic Knife Crimson Web?

The Classic Knife Crimson Web was first introduced to CS on October 18th, 2019, as part of the CS20 Case during the "CS20 Case Skins" update. It’s easily recognizable by the striking deep red tint in the background and a spider web hydrographic dipping film pattern.

Unlike the majority of knife skins — often simple color combinations or solid hues — the Crimson Web has an intricate webbed design that feels truly unique. Each blade also has a pattern (as with other CS skins, there are 1,000 in total) for extra exclusive vibes. This level of detail is rare, creating high demand among players who crave a knife skin that looks both impressive and unique.

The standout aspect of any Crimson Web Classic Knife is the number of webs and their placement on the blade. Let’s examine the design itself before we delve into its variations:

Like most skin families with visually distinct patterns (like the famous Case Hardeneds), Crimson Webs have pattern tiers. However, there’s another essential metric — the number of webs. There are three broad pattern groups: Single, Double, and Triple web patterns.

Knives from the Triple category are the most valuable and sought-after and (as the name suggests) have three prominent web hubs visible on the blade. The rarity of these skins significantly increases their worth, often making them several times more expensive than other Classic Knife Crimson Web patterns.

Double web patterns are still popular and rare but don’t hold the same “elite” status as their Triple counterparts. The value of a Double web pattern can still be considerable, and one might argue that a good second-tier Classic Knife Crimson Web pattern looks just as good as its higher-tier relatives. Well, the subjectivity in determining the "best" pattern is a factor that will probably never go away.

Single web patterns are the most common and so are less desirable in the skin-trading community. While this general principle applies in most cases, there are some exceptions worth noting. The patterns that feature a central hub positioned perfectly in the middle and having no broken lines can command higher prices, sometimes surpassing even the value of unevenly spread Triple web patterns.

It’s also important to note that there are the so-called Real webs, those with a prominent black center and evenly spread straight lines coming from it, and the Fake ones that are imperfect in some regard. Understanding how to distinguish Real webs from their less valuable counterparts is important to accurately assess an item’s worth.

As we’ve mentioned before, the number of webs isn’t the only factor determining the price. The most sought-after patterns from the first tier feature one to three Real webs placed prominently in the center of the blade. Such knives can command prices up to $2,000 in Factory New condition. In contrast, the second and third tiers have far less prominent web lines, resulting in lower value.

However, as the skin is fairly new, there’s no single broadly accepted tier-based classification for Classic Knife Crimson Webs. We will do our best to determine tiers for the patterns we’re going to discuss, but you can share your thoughts in the comments if you have a different opinion!

Classic Knife Crimson Web Seeds

Now, let’s see what these tiers actually look like.

1st Tier

The 1st tier patterns are your “all killer, no filler” designs. Be it a single, double, or triple web knife, 1st tiers are the “cleanest,” the most desired, and the most valuable Crimson Webs out there. Let’s review a couple of examples in more detail.

The triple web pattern #130 is arguably the best Classic Knife Crimson Web seed. It is so rare it can be challenging to find an image of it, let alone an actual CS2 skin listing. It comes with 3 clear hubs, almost perfectly aligned from the bottom to the tip of the blade.

A double web pattern #19 is also quite impressive. This seed has 2 clear web hubs slightly above the blade’s “equator” – a very good location given that higher float Classic Knives tend to show signs of damage at the bottom (even in the MW condition). Here, you can also see a third Fake web near the tip, which, in this case, can be an advantage.

Next up is the best Classic Knife Crimson Web pattern with the single web — seed #903. Despite having only one hub, this skin is worth more than $500, as the web is placed right in the middle. If you ask us, it looks even more appealing than double and triple webs.

2nd Tier

As usual for such things, the second tier here offers impressive designs with slightly less eye-watering price tags. While you won’t find the best Classic Knife Crimson Web pattern here (look to the previous category if that’s your thing), the designs here are still pretty amazing.

Below, you can see a beautiful triple web seed #928. Just like #130, it has 3 hubs aligned at the top part of the blade, but the third one here is at the very tip of the edge and is barely visible. If not for that, this pattern could easily reach the first tier. Yet, it is what it is – a nice and clean design by any standards, but a bit removed from absolute perfection.

A 2nd tier double web pattern #6 has hubs in the top right and bottom left parts of the blade – not the best placement, to be honest. However, they are connected with a clearly visible straight line, which increases the price to a respectable $800.

To close off our 2nd tier discussion, let’s take a look at a single web pattern #36. The central hub is, well, more in the center than it’s not, yet it has a completely different vibe. Apart from that, this seed is a pretty decent option.

3rd Tier

Finally, we arrive at the third tier. Often viewed as the least desirable of the Crimson Web knives, the items in this category aren't necessarily bad (or even cheap); they simply tend to miss the mark in certain aspects. One of the most frequent issues is the inconsistent placement of the webs, which makes them look disjointed. Even on triple webs from this tier, the design may lead you to mistakenly perceive it as a single or double one, especially if it's not in top condition. Let’s take a look at three distinct examples of what we’re talking about.

A triple web seed #925 is a perfect case study for this matter. Although all 3 hubs are on the same line and are almost perfectly centered, 2 of them are placed extremely close to the handle and the tip. Moreover, with higher floats, the mid the right hubs just fade away. Still, as a triple web with symmetric webs, this one can cost up to $1,000.

A double web pattern #9 showcases how “messy” tier 3 knives can be. The webs are there, and they are clearly visible, yet the placement is kind of silly — they are on two separate “islands” in different vectors.

The last example for today’s guide is a single web pattern #30. It can be called a “fake single web” as the only hub it has is so far up that its center is barely visible — a red flag for “true” Crimson Web enthusiasts, but a great cheap option for the rest of us.

How to Get Classic Knife Crimson Web Skin?

This guide on CS2 Classic Knife Crimson Web patterns wouldn't be complete without some info on how to get these amazing skins. First, we have to note that Classic Knife Crimson Web is relatively new and exorbitantly rare. With an estimated drop chance of about 0.25%, unboxing an expensive pattern from the CS20 case (the only one that drops that knife) is very unlikely. Therefore, there are not many items on the market, and even if you find one, the price will likely be in the thousands.

On the other hand, the absence of a general classification leaves more room for personal preferences. Some cleaner and newer single-web Classic Knives may be more valuable than any pattern with 2 or even 3 web hubs.