- Counter-Strike 2 features a variety of knives, including the Karambit, Butterfly Knife, and more.
- Knives impact the moment-to-moment gameplay by affecting the walking speeds and close-quarters engagements.
- These knives also serve as items that can be sold or simply gathered as part of a collection.
If, like me, you have any experience with Counter-Strike 2, you likely know that skins and items like cases play a huge role in the larger Counter-Strike experience. They may not help you compensate for poor aim or sloppy positioning, but access to the right skin or weapon variant at the right time can help you make some serious cash.
Personally, I also like to gather skins and knives for my own collection. The latter is a huge part of the game’s overall identity, making CSGO knives a huge draw for both newcomers and experienced players. For those in the dark about this specific part of Counter-Strike 2, here’s a quick rundown.
Why it matters: Valve’s first-person shooter is home to millions of monthly players, making it the hub of various activities apart from the core gameplay.
The Basics
In terms of how they work in the game, knives are simple. They deal a lot of damage up close, and switching to them makes you move quicker than if you’re holding a gun. That’s why you see pros sprinting around the map with their knives out between fights.
But the real fascination comes from the variety. Knives in CS2 aren’t just one model with different colors, as there are unique shapes, animations, and rare patterns that can make one knife worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Popular Knife Types
Over the years, Valve has added quite a collection. Some fan favorites include:
- Karambit: the curved blade and “flip” animation make it one of the most sought-after knives in the game.
- Butterfly Knife: smooth, flashy animations that just feel satisfying every time you use it.
- M9 Bayonet: big, intimidating, and looks like something straight from a military loadout.
- Flip Knife: compact, clean design with a simple flip animation.
- Gut Knife: not everyone’s favorite look, but often the cheapest entry into the knife market.
- Each one feels different in hand, and that’s part of the fun.
Knives Are Simple
One aspect of knives in Counter-Strike 2 is their utility. They can deal a lot of damage up close, and they also serve as movement tools by increasing the walking speed when a gun is not drawn.
However, the true appeal of knives comes from the fact that they come in all types of shapes and sizes. They also boast different animations, leading to vastly different monetary values depending on rarity and other elements.
The Popular Club
I like all types of knives, but it would be a lie to say that the community loves them all equally. After all, the Karambit is easily the most popular due to its curved blade and flip animation.
The Butterfly knife is another highly sought-after type due to the smooth and flashy animations. Elsewhere, the M9 Bayonet appeals to those who prefer a bigger and more intimidating blade.
Finally, the Flip and Gut knives make the list. The former presents a compact design, while the latter is best known as a cheap entry point into the knives market of Counter-Strike 2.
On the subject of value, the skins and items like cases can be game-changing and completely transform how one is perceived over the other.
Factory New Karambit
Let me put things into perspective here. A basic Factory New Karambit may already appear expensive, but things become even more interesting if the same knife has a pattern like “Doppler” or “Crimson Web” in Minimal Wear.
The thrill of obtaining such rare knives ultimately makes this part of CS2 the most appealing element of the game to millions of players. I don’t have a lot to spend on knives or guns too often, but who doesn’t love a shiny new knife for their collection?
All in all, knives are integral to the modern Counter-Strike experience. Whether it be showing off existing collections or simply using them to complement the tactical moment-to-moment gameplay, CS2 simply would not be the same without the abundance of knives in the game.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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