Butterfly Knife | Black Laminate

★ Butterfly Knife | Black Laminate is a CS2 knife skin combining a gray stonewashed blade with dark laminate handles. Silver edging and layered handle grain give the restrained finish its detail. Its neutral palette suits players who prefer understated equipment over bright colors. All exterior grades are available, with standard and StatTrak™ versions but no Souvenir option.

Description

★ Butterfly Knife | Black Laminate brings a Gunsmith finish to the butterfly knife's distinctive folding construction in CS2. The weapon uses a freely pivoting blade that opens with a fan-like movement. Its divided handle provides a clear visual frame for the blade and its stonewashed texture. Black laminate inlays add layered detail without introducing a colorful painted motif. The gray, charcoal and beige palette suits loadouts built around muted tones and textured surfaces. Professional players kennyS, rallen and HexT have owned this skin, providing documented examples of player interest. Standard and StatTrak copies give buyers a version choice alongside the available cosmetic conditions. When selecting a listing, buyers can compare the actual knife image, exterior, float value and version rather than relying on the finish name alone.

History and Origin

The finish debuted in CS:GO on September 21, 2021, with the Operation Riptide update. Its original case route was the Operation Riptide Case, tying its introduction to that release. Valve created the skin rather than a community designer, giving it an official development origin. Today, the Dreams & Nightmares Case also provides a case-opening route to this knife. As of October 9, 2026, the Operation Riptide Case no longer drops. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, although existing Riptide cases remain available to buy and open. The Dreams & Nightmares Case remains in the Weekly Care Package pool, allowing additional cases to enter circulation. Buyers can also obtain an existing finished knife through marketplace purchases or player trades, independently of opening either case.

Finish Style

The Gunsmith finish combines a stonewashed metal blade with black laminate handle panels. Across the broad blade face, gray mottling creates a textured surface rather than a uniform block of color. A brighter silver cutting edge outlines the blade and contrasts with the softer gray face. Darker areas near the upper section and blade base add further contrast within the metal. Each handle half has a dark charcoal frame interrupted by circular cutouts and visible pivot screws. Long inset panels contain light gray and beige streaks against the darker laminate underneath. These streaks form a layered grain pattern, concentrating much of the handle's visual interest inside the frames. Together, the blade texture and handle inlays create a restrained design whose detail comes from surfaces rather than bold graphics.

Float Value

The float value range is 0.00 to 1.00, covering the finish's complete set of available exterior conditions. It comes in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, with no exterior grade missing. Standard and StatTrak versions are available; version choice is separate from cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Butterfly Knife | Black Laminate has the Covert rarity grade, separate from its exterior condition and float value. Its stated chance from the Operation Riptide Case is 0.0085%, so opening that case does not provide a dependable acquisition route. The knife is also obtainable through the Dreams & Nightmares Case and existing marketplace or trade offers.

Why it’s Popular:

• Restrained gray and black colors suit muted loadouts

• Stonewashed blade texture adds detail without bright graphics

• Layered laminate grain gives the handles a distinctive look

• Available in every exterior, with standard and StatTrak options

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range is $491.00 to $1,290.29. These bounds cover the whole item rather than a fixed exterior or version. Compare standard and StatTrak listings separately, since the version is part of what each seller offers. Exterior and exact float value provide further distinctions between copies sharing the same finish name. Before choosing where to buy, check those details alongside the item image and asking price so the comparison reflects the actual knife.

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 an Operation Riptide Case or Dreams & Nightmares Case for a chance at this finish. Existing Riptide cases can still be purchased and opened, while Dreams & Nightmares remains in the weekly drop pool. The stated Riptide chance is 0.0085%, so neither choosing the case nor opening it guarantees this knife.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy an existing copy through the Steam Community Market instead of relying on a case result. Compare the listed exterior and whether the item is standard or StatTrak before choosing an offer. Reviewing the individual item details helps distinguish copies carrying the same Black Laminate finish name.

4. Trade with Other Players

Obtain the knife through a player-to-player trade involving an existing copy. Check that the offered item is the correct finish, then compare its exterior, float value and StatTrak status. A trade selects a particular knife rather than leaving the result to a case opening.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Operation Riptide cases no longer receive new drops, but the Dreams & Nightmares route continues adding cases through weekly rewards. Professional ownership supports some player interest, while resale speed and future price direction remain uncertain. When deciding whether to buy, sell or trade, compare matching exteriors and versions instead of treating every Black Laminate listing as equivalent.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Documented ownership by kennyS, rallen and HexT

• Covert rarity and a low stated Riptide acquisition chance

• Standard and StatTrak options broaden buyer choice

• Restrained styling with distinctive blade and handle textures

The investment rating is medium, supported by documented professional ownership and a low stated chance from the Operation Riptide Case. However, continued Dreams & Nightmares case supply prevents the retired Riptide route from making this a closed-supply item. Its substantial purchase cost and uncertain future resale prices remain the main risks for buyers seeking returns.