All Knife Cases in CS2

Case openings are quite popular in Counte­r-Strike 2 and there is hardly any player who hasn’t tried the experience. But not all cases contain knife skins.

In this guide, you will discover all knife cases in CS2 and which ones contain the most sought-after type of knife, which is of course the Butterfly Knife.

All CS2 Knife Cases at a Glance

Knife Cases in CS2

Knife Cases have been around for a decade because the knife is one of the most famous weapons in Counter-Strike and everyone wants to show just how cool their knife can be.

In CS2, you run faster if you hold a knife instead of a rifle. Therefore, players hold their knives every single round for at least 5-10 seconds. This has made the knife a key weapon to customize. Valve introduced more than one type of knife.

You can use a dozen of them and each one comes with a lot of amazing CS2 knife skins. These skins can be found in different cases. Here’s the complete list:

• CS:GO Weapon Case
• CS:GO Weapon Case 2
• CS:GO Weapon Case 3
• eSports 2013 Case
• eSports 2013 Winter Case
• eSports 2014 Summer Case
• Operation Bravo Case
• Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
• Operation Vanguard Weapon Case
• Revolver Case
• Winter Offensive Weapon Case
• Huntsman Weapon Case
• Operation Breakout Weapon Case
• Chroma Case
• Chroma 2 Case
• Chroma 3 Case
• Falchion Case
• Shadow Case
• Operation Wildfire Case
• Gamma Case
• Gamma 2 Case
• Spectrum Case
• Spectrum 2 Case
• Horizon Case
• Danger Zone Case
• Prisma Case
• Prisma 2 Case
• CS20 Case
• Shattered Web Case
• Fracture Case
• Operation Riptide Case
• Dreams & Nightmares Case

Each of these cases contains valuable CS2 knife skins but some of them are a lot more valuable than others.

Cases With The Most Expensive Knife Skins

If you want to allow yourself to find some of the most expensive knives in CS2, these are the cases you should open:

• Operation Breakout Weapon Case
• Spectrum Case
• Spectrum 2 Case
• Operation Riptide Case
• Dreams & Nightmares Case

Key Insights on Case Keys

Having acquainted with the CS2 knife cases, we shall now shift focus to the case keys – the golden keys that unlock the treasures within the cases. These seemingly ordinary keys are integral to your case-opening journey.

A case key in CS2 costs a flat case price of $2.49. These keys can be obtained directly from the in-game store.

Strategies for Acquiring Knife Cases

There are two ways to acquire CS2 knife cases – earn them as free drops by leveling up or buy them from various sources. The method you choose depends on your budget, patience, and how desperately you want that coveted knife skin.

Maximizing Your Odds

If you’re looking for a great CS2 knife skins, some cases are better than others. Operation Breakout Weapon Case, Spectrum Case, and Operation Riptide Case are some of the best cases to open to get knives.

Knife Types in CS2

Here are all the available knife types in CS2, in case you’re trying to decide which one to use:

• Butterfly Knife
• Karambit Knife
• Huntsman Knife
• Talon Knife
• Paracord Knife
• Flip Knife
• Bowie Knife
• Bayonet Knife
• Stiletto Knife
• Gut Knife
• Skeleton Knife
• Navaja Knife
• Falchion Knife
• Ursus Knife
• Classic Knife
• Nomad Knife
• Survival Knife
• Shadow Daggers

Top CS2 Knife Cases

If you’re looking to make money by opening knife cases, these are your best options:

CS2 Case Tiers

Summary

CS2 case openings are a game of chance, but knowing what they contain can help a lot. Always decide what your goal is and then purchase cases based on that. If you want a specific type of knife skin, buy CS2 knife cases that contain it in abundance.

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William Westerlund

William brings 7 years of experience writing for multiple gaming blogs. He has more than 10,000 hours played in CS:GO (CS2) and have played around in other games such as TF2 and Rust. Through his experience playing the game at a high level and dealing with skins for many years, he provides first-hand insight into the topics covered on the Tradeit.gg blog.

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