Navaja Case Hardened Blue Gem Patterns

Among all the knife types in CS2, the Navaja stands out as one of the most affordable options almost everyone can obtain. Despite its lower price, it boasts a unique in-game animation and a design that feels immersive and true to its real-life counterpart. It's no surprise that the Navaja Case Hardened Blue Gem has become one of the most coveted items in any collection.

While there are plenty of Case Hardened Navaja knives on various markets, finding a Blue Gem Navaja is a whole different challenge. Thus, if the Case Hardened skin features a significant amount of a blue on its blade, it’s considered as the Blue Gem in the Counter-Strike community. However, only a handful of patterns—just a few dozens out of thousands—are regarded as true Blue Gems, making them extremely rare and driving their prices sky-high.

Let’s dive into the details of this topic, including the Navaja Case Hardened Blue Gem price distribution across different patterns and the key differences in their appearance.

What are the Differences Between Navaja Case Hardened Patterns?

The Navaja Case Hardened skin takes inspiration from the real-life case-hardening process, a chemical reaction used to enhance metal durability. This process results in a unique mix of random spots, gradients, and lines of transitions between the blue, gold, and purple hues on the blade. Only those patterns with a substantial amount of blue dye on the blade are considered Blue Gems. Conversely, patterns dominated by gold are less popular among the CS2 community and typically have lower market values.

When evaluating any Navaja Blue Gem pattern, remember that this knife features an asymmetric design. It means that it’s wise to inspect both sides of the edge before making a purchase if you want to get an ideal knife. Also, don’t overlook the metallic part of the handle, as it too is influenced by the case-hardening process.

Generally, both sides of the blade have similar color distributions, although the patterns may differ. Based on the amount of azure hue on the blade, Blue Gems are categorized into four tiers, with the elite ones from the first one costing significantly more than those from tier 4. Here’s how the blue coverage on the Navaja Blue Gem knife typically breaks down:

1. Tier 1: 95% or more blue coverage;
2. Tier 2: 80% to 95%;
3. Tier 3: 65% to 80%;
4. Tier 4: 50% to 65%.

The amount of blue on the blade can influence the Navaja Blue Gem price even more than its wear condition. That is why it’s crucial to consider both factors when buying or selling this dagger. Additionally, the rarity of this skin, which can only be found in two cases—the Danger Zone and Horizon Cases—affects its overall value.

Navaja Case Hardened Seeds

Sometime after the knife’s release in August 2018, the CS2 community created a table to track the distribution of the Navaja Case Hardened Blue Gem seed patterns. Jumping ahead, we can say that each knife value should be assessed individually based on its wear index and the extent of blue coverage. However, the following table with the list of patterns and seed tiers provides a good starting point:

Let’s explore how tiers influence the price and appearance of some of the best Navaja Blue Gem seed patterns available on the market.

1st Tier Navaja Case Hardened Patterns (Blue Gem)

The best Navaja Blue Gem pattern falls into Tier 1, with more than a dozen examples to choose from. We’ve already shown Pattern #398 from both sides on the upper screenshots, and that is how this knife will look in the hands of any player. Notice the cost difference—Factory New copies can sometimes be found for under $5,000, but you’ll need to be patient and vigilant on the skin markets.

On the flip side, some Tier 1 patterns have high wear index, which significantly lower their prices despite their blue coverage. For instance, a Field-Tested option with Pattern #74 (wear index of 0.313, close to Well-Worn) with only a tiny bronze spot on the blade. However, the wear decreases the light reflection, and the price can drop to around $300.

A more balanced Tier 1 option is Pattern #407, which features a nearly perfect blue edge with only minor purple spots near the tip. However, a Minimal Wear copy with an index of 0.08 (almost Factory New) offers a brilliant shine, priced at $2,400.

2nd Tier Patterns

Finding a good-looking Navaja Knife Case Hardened Blue Gem in Tier 2 is also possible, with some patterns offering a great balance between price and appearance. For example, Pattern #282 seed has some blue gaps concentrated only closer to the handle, which some players might find even more striking. However, the price for the Minimal Wear condition of such a knife is much more reasonable than for elite tier copies — only $600.

Another Tier 2 example relies more on the wear condition, with the Factory New delivering more blinking under the artificial CS2 light. Pattern #809 has a few small gold spots here and there, but it still can easily be regarded as the Blue Gem. A Factory New copy of this knife recently sold for a fair $900.

3rd & 4-th Tier Patterns

Some Blue Gem Navaja pattern copies of the Tiers 3 and 4 are still worth considering. For instance, Pattern #974, a Tier 3 example, has a significant amount of blue with purple accents. Interestingly, the Factory New copy shines great in the game, while the price is affordable for collectors — $900.

Another Tier 3 copy, but in Well-Worn condition, has a more modest price tag of just over $300. It’s also an outcome of a pretty huge golden spot near the handle, which detracts from its Blue Gem status.

Like Pattern #86,Tier 4 patterns, generally look like the previous copy, having pretty huge bronze stains on the edge. The wear index has a huge impact on the cost formation, with the Field-Tested copies being close to $1,000.

For those with a more specific taste, Pattern #964 offers a unique look with a purple edge tip, golden middle, and blue painting close to the handle. A Minimal Wear copy of such a dagger is priced at an affordable $300.

Conclusion

Navaja knives with Case Hardened skins are highly sought after due to their rarity, unique  appearances and price ranges. Overall, the cost variation of these knives varies greatly based on the Navaja Blue Gem seed and wear condition, with the latter sometimes having an even greater impact on the price than the amount of blue on the blade.