The Counter-Strike 2 Karambit is by far the most in-demand knife type in the game. Every player opens CS2 cases in the hope of nabbing a Karambit, and this can make them extremely expensive. Here, we’re taking a look at all the CS2 Karambit skins, ranking them from worst to best.
25. Safari Mesh
Ugh. Anything Safari Mesh, and I’m out. Yes, that even applies to the Karambit knife. There’s no saving this one, but hey, at least it’s the cheapest Karambit in CS2.
24. Rust Coat
The Karambit Rust Coat is basically the default skin, but rusty. Personally, I don’t feel like it’s very appealing, but you do you.
23. Default
The Default Counter-Strike Karambit is clean, but it isn’t very exciting. Still, it’s a good entry point and among the cheapest Karambit knives in CS2.
22. Forest DDPAT
This one is totally down to personal preference, as no doubt some people will love the Forest DDPAT Counter-Strike Karambit. I just think it’s a bit muddy.
21. Boreal Forest
My feelings on the Boreal Forest are very similar to the Forest DDPAT, and not much separates the two. For me, it’s one of the worst Counter-Strike Karambit skins.
20. Bright Water
The Karambit Bright Water is just the Boreal Forest, but blue. And yeah, it is slightly nicer, but the overall pattern just isn’t it.
19. Urban Masked
I’m pretty neutral on the Urban Masked Counter-Strike Karambit skin. The colors don’t do much to excite, do they?
18. Scorched
The Karambit Scorched has a simplicity that I quite enjoy. It looks good in any lighting in-game, which is a big thing in its favor.
17. Ultraviolet
Simple, but with a small splash of color. That’s how you’d describe the Ultraviolet CS2 Karambit skin. Not my first choice, but not bad by any means.
16. Stained
I wouldn’t necessarily reach for the Karambit Stained, but I can definitely see why someone would really like this particular Counter-Strike Karambit skin. At lower wear ratings, it’s almost among the cheapest Karambits in CS2, so that’s a point in its favor.
15. Damascus Steel
The details in the Karambit Damascus Steel are great. It’s a subtle design, but a big winner in my book.
14. Black Laminate
The Karambit Black Laminate rocks because of its epic handle alone. It’s probably the most interesting handle design of any Counter-Strike Karambit skin, actually.
13. Blue Steel
For some, the Karambit Blue Steel might be too boring. However, as with some of the other entries on this list, I can appreciate a CS2 knife that keeps it simple.
12. Freehand
The Karambit Freehand is pretty jazzy. Some will definitely find its design to be “too much,” but I don’t mind it too much.
11. Slaughter
The Slaughter Karambit CS2 knife stands out with its bold red color scheme. This is one that looks particularly great in-game as opposed to just inspecting it.
10. Night
Karambit Night is, in my opinion, the best of the toned-down CS2 knives. Simplicity is key once again.
9. Autotronic
The huge red highlight on the Karambit Autotronic is enough to catapult it right near the top of this list. By far one of the best Counter-Strike Karambits to buy.
8. Crimson Web
The intricate design of the Karambit Crimson Web makes it one of my favorite CS2 knives in the game. If you can afford it, add it to your collection.
7. Tiger Tooth
I love the boldness of the Karambit Tiger Tooth. While not the cheapest Karambit in CS2, I think the bold colors are more than worth the (admittedly large) investment.
6. Case Hardened
If you can get a Karambit Case Hardened with plenty of blue, you’re onto a winner. While a blue gem might be out of reach, it’s still well worth having this Counter-Strike Karambit.
5. Marble Fade
In my opinion, the Karambit Marble Fade is super underrated. The variation in colors make it extremely unique, and with a good pattern, is easily among the best Counter-Strike Karambit skins.
4. Lore
The Karambit Lore is extremely classy. With class, comes a massive pricetag, but that’s always the case with any Counter-Strike Karambit, so nothing really changes there.
3. Gamma Doppler
The Karambit Gamma Doppler comes in plenty of different patterns, all of which cost a very different amount. My favorite by far is the Emerald, but your opinion could be different on that. Regardless, it’s among the best CS2 Karambit skins.
2. Doppler
It’s reductive to say the Karambit Doppler works so well because it’s so shiny, but it’s also kind of true. If you’re planning to buy a Counter-Strike Karambit Doppler, make sure you hunt around for a pattern you like.
1. Fade
The Karambit Fade is simple, elegant, and pretty expensive. You’ll definitely be the talk of the server if you bring one of these bad boys into a CS2 match.