If you’re a rare skins collector, there’s no way you haven’t heard about the Case Hardened skins in Counter Strike 2. Introduced as a part of the Arms Deal update, these are some of the rarest and most expensive CS2 skins available in the game. A Case Hardened skin in a specific pattern can be worth millions of dollars.
The most expensive Case Hardened skin is the extremely rare and coveted Blue Gem pattern Karambit knife skin. So, what makes Karambit Blue gem such a sought-after item?
What Are Blue Gem Skins?
The Case Hardened family skins feature a very distinct look, in Patina colors, with a splash of bright blue or gold somewhere on the weapon. One thing about the Case Hardened skins is that their looks significantly differ, based on the skin pattern. While all Case Hardened skins are relatively expensive, some skin patterns are worth more than others. The most expensive of them all are the blue gem patterns.
Blue gem pattern skins are Case Hardened weapons, that include a blue blot somewhere on the skin’s body. Each skin with blue gem seed patterns features the iconic blue element, making it seem like there really is a blue gem attached to the gun or knife. The price of every individual blue gem skin depends on its seed pattern, with some patterns having a value of $100000 or more. For example, the new Case Hardened AK-47 is worth over a million dollars to many collectors, though so far the owner doesn’t seem too interested in selling it.
Why Is Karambit Blue Gem So Expensive?
Of all the Case Hardened skins in the game the blue gem Karambit definitely takes the spot of the most valuable and rare skin in the game. A Factory New Karambit Case Hardened with one of the blue gem patterns can be worth well over $1000000.
The rarity of each Karambit blue gem depends greatly on its skin pattern. When it comes to knife skins, their looks can greatly vary. In some cases the blue spot will be located at the lower handle, while other Case Hardened Karambits will have an entire blue gem blade. Since any Karambit skin is quite rare and already expensive, the particular blue gem Karambit patterns are worth even more. Gamers who sell CS2 skins often demand outrageous prices for these items. One owner of an extremely rare blue gem Karambit has even famously turned down an offer of $1200000, claiming that the buyer was still low-balling them.
What Are Karambit Blue Gem Seed Patterns?
There are many different Karambit Case Hardened skins available, and each individual skin’s price highly depends on the particular pattern and float value it has. The most expensive blue gem Karambit skins are those that feature a tiny blue gem at the bottom of the knife’s handle. Karambit’s blade is also separated into two parts, the play side, visible to the player while holding the knife in-game, and the backside, visible only when inspecting the skin. Some Karambits that have the play side blade completely covered in the blue gem pattern are worth quite a lot of money.
Here are some of the blue gem seed patterns, that yield the most valuable skins:
- Paint seed 34
- Paint seed 73
- Paint seed 262
- Paint seed 269
- Paint seed 387
- Paint seed 442
- Paint seed 463
- Paint seed 470
- Paint seed 776
- Paint seed 809
- Paint seed 853
- Paint seed 868
- Paint seed 888
- Paint seed 902
- Paint seed 905
How To Get A Blue Gem Karambit?
If you want a Karambit Case Hardened of your own with the blue gem pattern, prepare for some serious investments. These knife skins are virtually always very expensive, and a single one can be worth a fortune. You shouldn’t expect to get a blue gem Karambit from free CS2 skins giveaway. Players who sell CS2 skins demand absolutely exorbitant prices for their knives. You won’t be able to find a blue gem Karambit cheap, you can be quite sure of that.
Another option is to purchase a Karambit case and hope to open the skin. This is a very risky endeavor and you have no guarantee of opening a blue gem Karambit, or even any Karambit skin at all. Still, if you get lucky, then even opening hundreds of Karambit cases can return your investment.
In Conclusion
As you can see, blue gem Karambit is one of the most expensive skins CS2 has available. You’re extremely lucky if you own even a single copy, and one with a skin pattern that’s high in demand can easily be worth fortune.
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