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CS2 Knife Tier List

As one of the most sought-after items in the game, knives will never go out of fashion. You’ll definitely wow other players with some superb Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened. However, there are plenty more types and finishes to consider. Which one should you buy or sell first, and which are the most precious to keep in your inventory? It’s all about spending big bucks on this, so getting the right answers to these questions is crucial. Let’s dive into all knives ranked in Counter-Strike based on their tiers and overall community preferences.

#1 Entry-Level

Starting this CS2 knife tier list with the basics. Not all knives are equal or valued the same, so you can imagine that an Entry-Level blade isn’t worth much in the game’s community. Among them, you can choose the cheapest knife in CS2 for a relatively modest budget. Although we list knives in no particular order within each tier, every knife in this level means you’re making your first tentative steps into the Counter-Strike knife tier list landscape. The boring default knives are long gone, but don’t expect to blow any player’s mind by having one of the Entry-Level blades.

  1. Navaja

Navaja Knife | Tiger Tooth

Navaja Knife | Tiger Tooth

Navaja Knife | Case Hardened

Navaja Knife | Case Hardened

Navaja Knife | Doppler

Navaja Knife | Doppler

Navaja Knife | Crimson Web

Navaja Knife | Crimson Web

Navaja Knife | Forest DDPAT

Navaja Knife | Forest DDPAT
  1. Shadow Daggers

Shadow Daggers | Tiger Tooth

Shadow Daggers | Tiger Tooth

Shadow Daggers | Lore

Shadow Daggers | Lore

Shadow Daggers | Freehand

Shadow Daggers | Freehand

Shadow Daggers | Gamma Doppler

Shadow Daggers | Gamma Doppler

Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened

Shadow Daggers | Case Hardened
  1. Falchion

Falchion Knife| Tiger Tooth

Falchion Knife| Tiger Tooth

Falchion Knife | Lore

Falchion Knife | Lore

Falchion Knife| Slaughter

Falchion Knife| Slaughter

Falchion Knife| Gamma Doppler

Falchion Knife| Gamma Doppler

Falchion Knife| Bright Water

Falchion Knife| Bright Water

Do you like these skins? You can check out more the best Falchion knife skins in our separate article.

  1. Bowie

Bowie Knife | Tiger Tooth

Bowie Knife | Tiger Tooth

Bowie Knife | Lore

Bowie Knife | Lore

Bowie Knife | Black Laminate

Bowie Knife | Black Laminate

Bowie Knife | Gamma Doppler

Bowie Knife | Gamma Doppler

Bowie Knife | Case Hardened

Bowie Knife | Case Hardened
  1. Gut Knife

Gut Knife | Tiger Tooth

Gut Knife | Tiger Tooth

Gut Knife | Lore

Gut Knife | Lore

Gut Knife | Autotronic

Gut Knife | Autotronic

Gut Knife | Gamma Doppler

Gut Knife | Gamma Doppler

Gut Knife | Bright Water

Gut Knife | Bright Water

#2 Mid-Range Level

Next on our tier list of Counter-Strike knife ranks are the mid-range blades. They’re obviously cooler than the previous category but still have a pretty affordable price range. Although you can find the best CS knife skins here, the knife types themselves are rather mediocre. This option offers more sophisticated knife types with a higher-end finish. Here, for instance, you’ll find the new iteration of Classic Knife we all knew and loved since its release in CS 1.6, now with a rare equip animation. While not top-tier, they’re a nice investment but nothing extraordinary.

  1. Flip Knife

Flip Knife | Tiger Tooth

Flip Knife | Tiger Tooth

Flip Knife | Lore

Flip Knife | Lore

Flip Knife | Blue Steel

Flip Knife | Blue Steel

Flip Knife | Doppler

Flip Knife | Doppler

Flip Knife | Autotronic

Flip Knife | Autotronic
  1. Classic Knife

Classic Knife | Fade

Classic Knife | Fade

Classic Knife | Boreal Forest

Classic Knife | Boreal Forest

Classic Knife | Slaughter

Classic Knife | Slaughter

Classic Knife | Urban Masked

Classic Knife | Urban Masked

Classic Knife | Case Hardened

Classic Knife | Case Hardened
  1. Huntsman

Huntsman Knife | Tiger Tooth

Huntsman Knife | Tiger Tooth

Huntsman Knife | Lore

Huntsman Knife | Lore

Huntsman Knife | Black Laminate

Huntsman Knife | Black Laminate

Huntsman Knife | Gamma Doppler

Huntsman Knife | Gamma Doppler

Huntsman Knife | Case Hardened

Huntsman Knife | Case Hardened

But even among such inexpensive options, you can find the best huntsman knives in CS2 that will appeal to most players.

  1. Survival

Survival Knife | Slaughter

Survival Knife | Slaughter

Survival Knife | Fade

Survival Knife | Fade

Survival Knife | Blue Steel

Survival Knife | Blue Steel

Survival Knife |  Urban Masked

Survival Knife |  Urban Masked

Survival Knife | Case Hardened

Survival Knife | Case Hardened
  1. Ursus

Ursus Knife | Tiger Tooth

Ursus Knife | Tiger Tooth

Ursus Knife | Marble Fade

Ursus Knife | Marble Fade

Ursus Knife | Crimson Web

Ursus Knife | Crimson Web

Ursus Knife | Doppler

Ursus Knife | Doppler

Ursus Knife | Case Hardened

Ursus Knife | Case Hardened

#3 High-End Level

Moving on to the top 10 power-house ranking where the options are pricier, equip animation is rarer, and finish styles are more exquisite. Minor design drawbacks keep these high-end knives on this current level of the tier list of CS2 knife types. Still, that doesn’t make them bad, and even the most famous pro players love to play with these knives and have some of them in their inventories. So, expect higher prices and better looks!

By the way, using CS2 knife commands, you can give yourself any type of knife.

  1. Bayonet

Bayonet | Tiger Tooth

Bayonet | Tiger Tooth

Bayonet | Marble Fade

Bayonet | Marble Fade

Bayonet | Freehand

Bayonet | Freehand

Bayonet | Scorched

Bayonet | Scorched

Bayonet | Lore

Bayonet | Lore
  1. Paracord

Paracord Knife | Urban Masked

Paracord Knife | Urban Masked

Paracord Knife | Crimson Web

Paracord Knife | Crimson Web

Paracord Knife | Case Hardened

Paracord Knife | Case Hardened

Paracord Knife | Forest DDPAT

Paracord Knife | Forest DDPAT

Paracord Knife | Slaughter

Paracord Knife | Slaughter
  1. Skeleton

Skeleton Knife | Stained

Skeleton Knife | Stained

Skeleton Knife | Case Hardened

Skeleton Knife | Case Hardened

Skeleton Knife | Fade

Skeleton Knife | Fade

Skeleton Knife | Crimson Web

Skeleton Knife | Crimson Web

Skeleton Knife | Blue Steel

Skeleton Knife | Blue Steel

The best Skeleton knives in CS2 are also notable for their popularity among many players.

  1. Nomad

Nomad Knife | Urban Masked

Nomad Knife | Urban Masked

Nomad Knife | Fade

Nomad Knife | Fade

Nomad Knife | Night Stripe

Nomad Knife | Night Stripe

Nomad Knife | Slaughter

Nomad Knife | Slaughter

Nomad Knife | Case Hardened

Nomad Knife | Case Hardened
  1. Stiletto

Stiletto Knife | Doppler Ruby

Stiletto Knife | Doppler Ruby

Stiletto Knife | Marble Fade

Stiletto Knife | Marble Fade

Stiletto Knife | Scorched

Stiletto Knife | Scorched

Stiletto Knife | Crimson Web

Stiletto Knife | Crimson Web

Stiletto Knife | Tiger Tooth

Stiletto Knife | Tiger Tooth

You can check out the list of the best stiletto knives in CS2 in our separate article.

#4 S-Tier Level

If you have one of these knives, congrats, you’re on top of the world and probably rolling in cash. This is where you can find the most expensive CS2 knives that every player wants to get. Having the S-Tier knives in your loadout means you possess a very exquisite taste and a passion for the most luxurious, iconic knives with exclusive designs. Even the handle would be a work of art! This tier offers you all these and plenty more perks, like the game’s unique knife types with the best animation and a rare finish that will make everyone on the server envy you. Utterly gorgeous knives from this category are also a great investment, likely to increase in price over time.

  1. Karambit

Karambit | Tiger Tooth

Karambit | Tiger Tooth

Karambit | Gamma Doppler

Karambit | Gamma Doppler

Karambit | Doppler Sapphire

Karambit | Doppler Sapphire

Karambit | Lore

Karambit | Lore

Karambit | Case Hardened Blue Gem

Karambit | Case Hardened Blue Gem

By the way, some of the best Karambit knives in CS2 can reach a fortune in price.

  1. Butterfly

Butterfly Knife | Tiger Tooth

Butterfly Knife | Tiger Tooth

Butterfly Knife | Doppler Ruby

Butterfly Knife | Doppler Ruby

Butterfly Knife | Doppler Sapphire

Butterfly Knife | Doppler Sapphire

Butterfly Knife | Lore

Butterfly Knife | Lore

Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald

Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler Emerald

Fans of cool animation of this type should definitely check out other cool Butterfly knife skins in CS2. For example, the well-known Butterfly Case Hardened in some patterns can exceed the price of $10k several times over.

  1. Talon

Talon Knife | Tiger Tooth

Talon Knife | Tiger Tooth

Talon Knife | Doppler Ruby

Talon Knife | Doppler Ruby

Talon Knife | Doppler Sapphire

Talon Knife | Doppler Sapphire

Talon Knife | Fade

Talon Knife | Fade

Talon | Case Hardened

Talon Knife | Case Hardened
  1. Kukri

Kukri Knife | Fade

Kukri Knife | Fade

Kukri Knife | Crimson Web

Kukri Knife | Crimson Web

Kukri Knife | Blue Steel

Kukri Knife | Blue Steel

Kukri Knife | Vanilla

Kukri Knife | Vanilla

Kukri Knife | Case Hardened

Kukri Knife | Case Hardened
  1. M9 Bayonet

M9 Bayonet | Tiger Tooth

M9 Bayonet | Tiger Tooth

M9 Bayonet | Case Hardened

M9 Bayonet | Case Hardened

M9 Bayonet | Doppler Ruby

M9 Bayonet | Doppler Ruby

M9 Bayonet | Gamma Doppler Emerald

M9 Bayonet | Gamma Doppler Emerald

M9 Bayonet | Lore

M9 Bayonet | Lore

Among this type, you can often find rarest CS2 knife, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Here you go, mate! CS2 all knives ranked from worst to best so you can wisely. Knives will always remain a coveted possession in the Counter-Strike 2 community. Just remember to pick wisely and find your own gem in terms of animation and aesthetics.

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