Cheapest CS2 KnivesBudget Knife Guide
Want a CS2 knife without breaking the bank? Here are the most affordable options and where to find the best prices.
Cheapest Knife Options
Prices based on Battle-Scarred / Well-Worn conditions on third-party markets.
Navaja Knife
Smallest and cheapest knife type. Good entry point.
Best: Safari Mesh, Forest DDPAT, Boreal Forest
Shadow Daggers
Unique dual-wield animation. Very affordable.
Best: Safari Mesh, Scorched, Urban Masked
Gut Knife
Classic knife shape. Iconic gut animation.
Best: Safari Mesh, Boreal Forest, Scorched
Falchion Knife
Cool spinning inspect animation.
Best: Safari Mesh, Night Stripe, Boreal Forest
Flip Knife
Popular choice. Satisfying flip animation.
Best: Safari Mesh, Urban Masked, Boreal Forest
Prices are approximate and vary by market. Check current prices before buying.
Tips for Buying Cheap Knives
Buy on Buff163
Prices are 20-40% lower than Steam Market. Worth the extra effort.
Consider Battle-Scarred
BS knives are much cheaper and some look nearly identical to FT.
Wait for Sales
Steam Summer/Winter sales drop knife prices 10-15%.
Safari Mesh is Cheapest
This skin is always the cheapest option for any knife type.
Budget Knives as Investments
Cheap knives can actually be decent investments. They're always in demand from players wanting their first knife, and prices tend to rise slowly over time. Just don't expect massive returns.
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