AK-47 | Red Laminate

The AK-47 | Red Laminate is a CS2 rifle skin for the Terrorist side, featuring bright red furniture with dark wood-grain patterns. Black and dark gray metal sections keep the colored accents visually distinct. Its look suits players who prefer a traditional weapon profile with a clear red accent. All exteriors are available, alongside StatTrak™ and Souvenir versions.

Description

AK-47 | Red Laminate applies a Hydrographic finish to the Terrorist-side assault rifle in CS2. Its red stock, pistol grip and handguard carry the design, rather than a pattern covering the entire weapon. Dark wood-grain markings give the colored furniture a layered appearance. The mostly plain receiver and curved magazine preserve the rifle's visible metal details. This balance suits red-themed loadouts without turning every weapon surface into a decorative panel. Happy, SPUNJ and Spiidi are among the professional players who have owned the skin. Buyers can choose between standard, StatTrak and Souvenir versions according to their collecting or gameplay preferences. When comparing listings, the exterior, exact float value and version help distinguish otherwise similar-looking copies.

History and Origin

AK-47 | Red Laminate was released on August 14, 2013, alongside the eSports 2013 Case. Its introduction took place in CS:GO through the Arms Deal update. Valve created the skin, rather than a community designer. It belongs to The eSports 2013 Collection, which also defines its collection-based trade-up route. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, and its case no longer drops. Existing eSports 2013 Cases can still be bought on the market and opened. Today, buyers can also obtain existing copies directly through marketplace purchases or trades with other players. Trade Up Contracts provide another route to the finish, separate from opening its original case.

Finish Style

The Hydrographic finish concentrates its visual identity on the rifle's red furniture and laminate-stock treatment. Bright red covers the stock, pistol grip and handguard, contrasting with the darker weapon body. Dark gray and black grain markings run through these colored sections. The pattern forms flowing stripes and rounded rings, particularly across the stock and lower handguard. The receiver, barrel, sights and curved magazine remain dark gray to black. Lighter edge highlights help separate the shapes of those otherwise plain metal parts. Small pins, seams and stamped details remain visible instead of disappearing beneath an all-over graphic. Together, these elements give the finish a wood-grain character framed by understated metal surfaces.

Float Value

The AK-47 | Red Laminate has a float range of 0.06 to 0.80. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, so no exterior category is excluded. StatTrak and Souvenir versions also exist, but these version labels are separate from the copy's float value and exterior condition.

Rarity and Popularity

AK-47 | Red Laminate is a Classified rifle skin. Its stated chance from the eSports 2013 Case is 1.6%, so opening a case does not guarantee this particular finish. Although its case no longer drops, existing cases, marketplace copies and collection-based trade-ups keep acquisition routes available.

Why it’s Popular:

• Bright red furniture contrasts clearly with the dark weapon body

• Flowing wood grain gives the finish a distinct visual identity

• Plain metal sections preserve visible pins, seams and stamped details

• Standard, StatTrak and Souvenir versions offer different ownership options

Price Range

The live AK-47 | Red Laminate price range is $41.64 to $1,921.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, rather than identifying a fixed price for any named exterior or version. Exterior differences can produce substantial price variation, so compare listings within the condition category being considered. Check the exact float value and whether a copy is standard, StatTrak or Souvenir before deciding which listing fits the intended purchase.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Open the eSports 2013 Case

Opening the eSports 2013 Case offers a chance to obtain this skin. The case no longer drops, but existing cases remain available to buy and open. The stated chance of receiving Red Laminate is 1.6%, making the outcome uncertain.

3. Trade Up Contracts

A Trade Up Contract can exchange 10 Restricted skins from The eSports 2013 Collection for 1 Classified skin from that collection. Red Laminate is a possible result. The outcome is random among the collection's Classified skins, so the contract does not guarantee it.

4. Buy on the Steam Community Market

The Steam Community Market provides a direct purchase route for existing Red Laminate copies. Compare the listing's exterior and version before buying. This route lets buyers select a listed item instead of relying on a random case or contract result.

5. Trade with Other Players

Other players can exchange an existing Red Laminate through a player-to-player trade. Check the offered copy's exterior, float value and version against the intended item. The trade concerns a specific existing skin, rather than a chance to generate one.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The retired case limits fresh case supply, although trade-up contracts mean the skin's supply is not fixed. Ownership by professional players shows use of the finish, but does not establish trading volume or future demand. Players looking to buy, sell or trade should compare equivalent exteriors and versions before judging an offer.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired case supply supports its collecting appeal

• Owned by Happy, SPUNJ and Spiidi

• Valve-created finish from the Arms Deal update

• StatTrak and Souvenir versions offer collecting options

The investment rating is medium, supported by retired case supply, professional ownership and meaningful exterior-based price differences. The main risk is uncertain future demand, while trade-up contracts can still introduce additional copies. These factors favor careful listing comparisons rather than an assumption that holding the skin will produce returns.