TOP 5 CHEAP KNIVES – Best cheap knives for 2025
Knives are the real icing on the cake of every CS2 player's equipment. When playing with the default knife, we are pointed at and feel like silver. The problem is that most knives cost more than pocket knives, and the most expensive ones reach prices reaching into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Good news? It's possible to get a CS2 knife without emptying your entire bank account. Here five cheapest knives, which are worth considering if you want to diversify your equipment without spending a fortune.
How did we choose the cheapest knives?
When creating this list, we followed a few simple rules:
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- We took into account prices from the Steam marketplace - that's where most gamers buy.
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- All knives are in version Field-Tested, i.e. in average condition - the best compromise between price and appearance.
1. Huntsman Knife | Black Laminate
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Price on Steam: about $180
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Comes from: Dreams & Nightmares Case
We start with an absolute classic. It may be the most expensive option, but it is the most neutral and one of the prettiest. Skin black laminate is the equivalent of the AK-47 Redline. You will find nicer ones, you will find worse ones, but this is such a safe option. This is also the case here - Huntsman is a safe option, Black Laminate is a safe option. Anything else you need to add?
2. Shadow Daggers | Boreal Forest
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Price on Steam: about $138
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Comes from: Shadow Case
Shadow Daggers are knives that you either love or hate. The Boreal Forest style - i.e. classic forest camouflage - is unlikely to win the hearts of collectors, which translates into a low price. You may be in a minority that some will point fingers at, but few will appreciate. You will be remembered as "the one who played with the Shadow Daggers".
3. Gut Knife | Forest DDPAT
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Price on Steam: about $160
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Comes from: as many as 11 different cases
Gut Knife is a knife with a characteristic "hook" that has accompanied the game for many years. Forest DDPAT style? Classic and… ignored. This is one of the reasons why the price of this set remains so low.
4. Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate
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Price on Steam: approximately $144
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Comes from: Dreams & Nightmares Case
We will not repeat that Black Laminate is a safe choice. A lot of people hate Shadow Daggers but have never tried playing with them. Most people don't know that the crosshair no longer jumps when you pull out these scissors. It's worth giving them a chance, especially when you can get such a skin at a favorable price.
5. Survival Knife | Night Stripe
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Price on Steam: about $176
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Comes from: Fracture Case, Shattered Web Case
Another knife from the Operation Shattered Web era. The dark Night Stripe pattern looks particularly good on the CT side. This is one of the most budget-friendly and at the same time aesthetic options. It's worth using to cheaply but stand out from your friends!
Summary
You don't have to spend a fortune to get a knife in CS2. You just need to look carefully and choose a specific skin that suits you. You can get all these skins cheaper at all kinds of supermarkets. Such a search may open your mind and you will find something even better. However, we hope that we have helped you choose perhaps the first knife in CS2.
