Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler

★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler is a CS2 knife skin with glossy green marbling on a custom balisong blade. Dark handles and turquoise-blue inset panels suit green-focused loadouts or players who prefer vivid color against dark hardware. It comes in Emerald and numbered phases, with Factory New, Minimal Wear and StatTrak™ options, but no Souvenir version.

Description

★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler pairs the Butterfly Knife's folding design with a glossy, marbled finish in CS2. The weapon's freely pivoting blade gives it a distinctive fan-like opening motion. Bright green blade coloring contrasts with dark handle sections and turquoise-blue inserts. The mottled blade surface adds visual texture without extending the same busy pattern across the handles. Available variants are Emerald, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4. Its look suits players who want colorful blade detailing alongside restrained, dark hardware. Buyers should distinguish the phase from the exterior, since these describe different aspects of the item. The StatTrak option adds another version to compare when choosing a knife for a loadout or collection.

History and Origin

★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler debuted in CS:GO on September 21, 2021, with the Operation Riptide update and Operation Riptide Case. Valve created the finish rather than a community designer. The Dreams & Nightmares Case is another case that can produce the knife today. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, changing the Riptide case's supply route. As of October 9, 2026, the Operation Riptide Case no longer drops, so no new cases arrive through that route. Existing Riptide cases can still be bought on the market and opened despite their retired drop status. At the same status date, the Dreams & Nightmares Case remains in the Weekly Care Package drop pool. Direct market purchases and player trades provide current acquisition routes without requiring a case opening.

Finish Style

Gamma Doppler uses the Anodized Multicolored finish style on the Butterfly Knife. The pictured blade is predominantly bright green, interrupted by darker emerald and near-black patches. Black and silver metallic paints are marbleized beneath a candy coating, giving the surface its glossy character. Cloudy swirls and irregular streaks make the curved blade look mottled rather than uniformly colored. A thin silver edge follows the cutting side, outlining the green blade face. Green coloring also appears around the blade base and on the curved latch near the pivot. The handle halves are mostly dark gray-black, with long turquoise-blue inset panels. Circular holes and small silver fasteners detail the handles, whose cleaner surfaces contrast with the blade's busy pattern.

Float Value

The float value of ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler ranges from 0.00 to 0.08. Only Factory New and Minimal Wear exist for this skin. StatTrak versions are available, but there is no Souvenir version, so counter availability should be checked separately from cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The knife carries the Covert rarity grade, separate from its exterior and phase. The chance of obtaining this skin from an Operation Riptide Case is 0.0085%. Ownership by professional players donk, ropz and kyousuke gives it professional visibility without establishing demand for every variant.

Why it’s Popular:

• Glossy green marbling contrasts with dark handles

• Turquoise-blue inserts add color beyond the blade

• Emerald and numbered phases offer distinct choices

• Owned by donk, ropz and kyousuke

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range for ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler is $1,500.00 to $8,500.00. These bounds cover the whole item, not a fixed exterior or phase. Emerald and the numbered phases can occupy different price levels, making the exact variant important when comparing offers. Factory New, Minimal Wear and StatTrak listings also need separate checks rather than an assumed universal premium. Before deciding to buy, sell or trade, compare the phase, float value, exterior and counter version in each listing.

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 knife. The Riptide chance is 0.0085%, and existing cases remain usable even though they no longer drop. Dreams & Nightmares cases still enter through the Weekly Care Package, but an opening does not ensure this skin.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy ★ Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler directly on the Steam Community Market instead of relying on a case result. Check the listing's phase, exterior, float and StatTrak status before choosing a copy.

4. Trade with Other Players

Trade with another player to acquire an existing copy of the knife. Confirm the offered item's phase, exterior, float and StatTrak status, then compare it with equivalent listings.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired Riptide cases restrict that supply route, but weekly Dreams & Nightmares Case drops keep case availability open. Professional ownership provides visibility, while resale speed and historical price trends remain uncertain. Practical comparisons should match the phase, exterior, float and StatTrak status rather than treating all Gamma Doppler listings as interchangeable.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Professional ownership by donk, ropz and kyousuke

• Distinctive green marbling and glossy finish

• Emerald and numbered phases offer collecting options

• Rare Operation Riptide Case outcome

The investment rating is medium, reflecting its premium price level, rare Riptide outcome and professional ownership. The main risk is ongoing supply through the Dreams & Nightmares Case, despite Riptide's retirement. Phase and version price differences also make exact listing comparisons important, with no basis for promising future returns.