Bayonet | Black Laminate

★ Bayonet | Black Laminate is a CS2 knife skin pairing a dark stonewashed blade with a layered laminate handle. Black, gray and pale cream bands give the grip most of its visual detail. Its restrained appearance suits muted loadouts rather than brightly colored themes. It comes in every exterior from Factory New to Battle-Scarred, with standard and StatTrak™ versions available.

Description

★ Bayonet | Black Laminate brings a subdued Gunsmith finish to the Bayonet knife in CS2. Its design relies on surface texture and contrasting materials rather than a large graphic across the blade. The dark metal provides a restrained backdrop for the layered bands around the handle. A recessed blade groove and an oval opening near the tip add detail without introducing bright colors. The matching dark crossguard and end cap keep the weapon's separate parts visually connected. This finish suits players who prefer black-and-gray equipment with a small amount of pale contrast. Buyers can compare exterior labels and individual float values to narrow down the condition they want. Standard and StatTrak versions provide a separate choice when browsing listings, so condition alone does not identify the complete variant.

History and Origin

★ Bayonet | Black Laminate was released on June 15, 2016, alongside the Gamma Case. Its introduction came through the Gamma Case Skins update. Valve created the finish, rather than a community designer. Today, the Gamma 2 Case provides another case-opening route alongside the original Gamma Case. Valve retired the rare case drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, neither of these source cases receives new drops. Existing cases can still be purchased on the market and opened, separating their retired drop status from their continued availability. Direct skin purchases and player-to-player trades also remain ways to obtain the finish without opening a case.

Finish Style

The Gunsmith finish combines stonewashed metal with laminate styling on the handle. The blade is dark gray, with a mottled texture that gives its surface an uneven visual character. Lighter edges outline the blade against its darker central areas. A long recessed groove runs along the blade's side, adding a distinct linear feature. Near the tip, a small oval opening interrupts the metal surface. The handle carries black, gray and pale cream bands that follow its ridged contour. Both the crossguard and end cap use dark gray tones, keeping the hardware consistent with the blade. Most of the pattern is concentrated on the grip, producing a restrained overall design with localized contrast.

Float Value

The float value range for ★ Bayonet | Black Laminate is 0.00 to 1.00. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. Standard and StatTrak versions are available; version choice is separate from cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Bayonet | Black Laminate has the Covert rarity grade. The chance of obtaining this specific skin from the Gamma Case is 0.0085%. The Gamma 2 Case is another supported source, but the Gamma Case percentage should not be applied to that opening route.

Why it’s Popular:

• Restrained colors suit muted loadouts

• Layered handle bands provide distinct visual detail

• Stonewashed blade offers a textured metal appearance

• Standard and StatTrak versions accommodate different preferences

Price Range

The live ★ Bayonet | Black Laminate price range is $132.04 to $610.36. These bounds cover the whole skin, rather than a particular exterior or version. Exterior and StatTrak status can affect asking prices, so compare matching variants before judging an offer. Float values help distinguish individual copies within the same exterior, while listing images provide a closer look at their appearance. For a practical CS2 skin price comparison before a buy, sell or trade decision, check the exact item rather than relying only on the overall range.

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 a Weapon Case

Open a Gamma Case or Gamma 2 Case for a chance at this knife. The chance of obtaining this specific skin from the Gamma Case is 0.0085%. Neither case receives new drops, but existing cases can still be bought and opened.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy the knife directly through available Steam Community Market listings instead of relying on a case result. Compare the exterior, float value and standard or StatTrak version to identify a suitable copy.

4. Trade with Other Players

Player-to-player trades offer another way to obtain the knife by exchanging items with another owner. Check the offered item's full name, exterior, float value and StatTrak status before accepting the trade.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired Gamma and Gamma 2 case drops restrict fresh case supply, but openings of existing stock can still produce new knives. Compare standard and StatTrak listings separately, matching exterior and float as closely as possible. Future demand and price direction remain uncertain, so case retirement alone is not a reason to expect appreciation.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Source cases no longer receive new drops

• Distinctive layered handle paired with stonewashed metal

• StatTrak option alongside standard versions

• Broad exterior selection for condition-focused buyers

The editorial investment rating is medium: retired source cases offer a supply argument, but demand and future price direction remain uncertain. The main risk is continued skin supply from unopened cases, so halted case drops do not ensure increasing scarcity or price growth.