Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened is a CS2 knife skin with a mottled, multicolored metallic blade. Gold, blue and purple tones contrast with its mostly dark handles and bright silver cutting edge. The look suits players who want color on the blade without an equally busy handle design. Standard and StatTrak™ versions are available across exteriors from Factory New through Battle-Scarred.

Description

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened brings a Patina finish to the pivoting blade of this CS2 balisong. Its freely rotating blade opens in a fan-like motion, giving the weapon a distinctive folding construction. The curved metal carries irregular patches of color rather than a uniform painted surface. Dark handle sections frame that finish, with metallic inlays adding smaller touches of gold and blue. This combination suits players who prefer colorful metalwork balanced by restrained, darker hardware. Buyers can choose between standard copies and versions equipped with a StatTrak™ counter. Exterior and float value help distinguish available listings, while individual images show the appearance of the offered knife. Comparing those details together gives a more complete picture than choosing by the exterior label alone.

History and Origin

The knife was released in CS:GO on July 1, 2014, as part of the Operation Breakout update. Its original case source was the Operation Breakout Weapon Case, which remains the case used to obtain it. Valve created the skin, rather than a community designer submitting it through the Workshop. The case's supply changed when Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, the Operation Breakout Weapon Case no longer drops, so gameplay does not add new cases from that source. Existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened, preserving the original acquisition route. The Steam Community Market also provides a direct purchase route for the knife itself, separate from opening its case. Player-to-player trades offer another way to acquire an existing copy without relying on a case-opening result.

Finish Style

Case Hardened is a Patina finish that colors the metal through high-temperature treatment using wood charcoal. The pictured blade has an irregular mixture of pale gold, yellow, blue, purple and gray rather than sharply separated painted panels. Gold and pale yellow occupy much of the curved blade toward its tip. Stronger blue and purple areas appear closer to the blade's base, creating a cooler contrast near the pivot. A bright silver edge traces the lower curve and separates the cutting surface visually from the mottled blade face. The handle sections are mostly dark gray to black, giving the colorful metal a subdued frame. Circular cutouts and visible pivot screws add mechanical detail, while elongated metallic inlays carry gold and blue tones. Together, the busy blade and cleaner handles create a contrast worth checking closely in the images of an individual listing.

Float Value

The float value range is 0.00 to 1.00, covering Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. All of these exterior categories belong to the available condition range, so buyers can compare the exact float within their preferred exterior. Standard and StatTrak™ versions exist, but there is no Souvenir version; the version choice is separate from cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened has Covert rarity. Its stated chance of appearing from an Operation Breakout Weapon Case opening is 0.02%, making a specific opening result uncertain. Professional owners include ScreaM, westmelon and slaxz-, though their ownership does not establish how quickly an individual listing will sell.

Why it’s Popular:

• Mottled gold, blue and purple give the blade a distinctive metallic look

• Dark handles balance the colorful blade

• Pivoting balisong construction adds a distinctive folding shape

• Standard and StatTrak™ versions offer different ownership options

Price Range

The live price range for ★ Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened is $570.00 to $4,234.15. These bounds cover the whole skin, rather than a fixed exterior or version. When comparing CS2 skin prices, match the exterior and standard or StatTrak™ version before weighing individual asking prices. Exact float and listing images provide additional detail that a condition label alone cannot show. This can be a substantial purchase, so comparing available listings on Eneba Skins helps buyers assess the specific copy before choosing where to buy.

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 Operation Breakout Weapon Case

Open an Operation Breakout Weapon Case for a chance to receive this knife, with a stated chance of 0.02%. The case no longer drops, but existing cases can still be purchased on the market and opened. Opening one does not guarantee this skin.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Case Hardened can be bought directly on the Steam Community Market. Compare the exterior, exact float and standard or StatTrak™ version before selecting a listing, rather than treating every copy as interchangeable.

4. Trade with Other Players

An existing copy can be obtained by trading with another player. Check the offered knife's exterior, float, version and appearance before agreeing to the exchange, especially when comparing it with another available copy.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retirement of the source case means no new Operation Breakout Weapon Cases drop, although opening existing cases can still add knives to circulation. Professional ownership provides a visibility signal, but future buyer demand and resale speed remain uncertain. Buyers and sellers should compare like-for-like exteriors and versions when deciding whether to buy, sell or trade.

Reasons it Holds Value

• No new source cases enter through drops

• Low stated chance from its source case

• Professional ownership includes ScreaM, westmelon and slaxz-

• Distinctive multicolored blade with contrasting dark handles

• Standard and StatTrak™ options broaden buyer choice

The editorial investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired case supply, low opening odds and ownership by professional players. Existing case openings can still add supply, so retirement does not make the knife's circulating supply fixed. The main risk is a substantial purchase cost without reliable evidence of future demand or resale performance.