Butterfly Knife | Lore

★ Butterfly Knife | Lore is a CS2 knife skin combining a gold-yellow blade with pale knotwork and dark olive handles. A silver-colored cutting edge and gold-orange handle panels complete its ornate appearance. The finish suits players who prefer warm colors and intricate blade artwork. All exterior grades are available, alongside standard and StatTrak™ versions.

Description

★ Butterfly Knife | Lore applies a decorative Custom Paint Job finish to the Butterfly Knife in CS2. The weapon's freely pivoting blade produces its characteristic fan-like opening motion. Its curved blade pairs a predominantly gold-yellow surface with a bright silver-colored cutting edge. Dark olive handle sections give the warmer blade and inset panels a contrasting frame. The knotwork concentrates visual detail on the blade, while the handles leave more open space around their decoration. This balance suits players who want an elaborate knife finish without covering every visible surface in equally dense artwork. Standard and StatTrak copies offer different ownership options without changing the finish's central color scheme. Buyers can compare exterior, exact float value, and version, then inspect the individual knife rather than relying solely on its listing name.

History and Origin

★ Butterfly Knife | Lore debuted on September 21, 2021, through the Operation Riptide Case in the Operation Riptide update. Valve created the finish rather than a community designer. The Dreams & Nightmares Case also provides a case-opening route to this knife. Existing Operation Riptide Cases can still be bought and opened, so the original acquisition route remains usable. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, and the Operation Riptide Case no longer drops. As of October 9, 2026, the Dreams & Nightmares Case remains in the weekly drop pool through the Weekly Care Package. Opening either case offers a chance at the knife rather than a guaranteed Lore result. Today, an existing copy can also be bought through Eneba Skins or the Steam Community Market, or acquired through player-to-player trades.

Finish Style

Lore uses the Custom Paint Job finish style, with decorative knotwork forming the main visual motif. Most of the curved blade is gold-yellow, creating a warm background for the lighter artwork. Dense, pale interwoven lines fill a broad band along the blade rather than covering its entire surface. The upper blade remains mostly plain gold, separating the intricate band from a quieter area of color. A bright silver-colored cutting edge outlines the blade's curve and contrasts with the painted surface above it. The dark olive handle sections include round cutouts and silver-colored pivot screws, adding distinct shapes and metallic accents. Elongated gold-orange inset panels carry faint curling lines, echoing the blade's decoration in a less crowded form. Short diagonal grooves near the pivots complete the handle detailing, preserving the contrast between intricate blade artwork and simpler handle surfaces.

Float Value

The float value range for ★ Butterfly Knife | Lore is 0.00 to 1.00. It is available in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred, with no exterior category excluded. Standard and StatTrak versions are available, but there is no Souvenir version; these version choices are separate from the knife's cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Butterfly Knife | Lore has the Covert rarity grade. Its drop chance from the Operation Riptide Case is 0.0085%, and that figure should not be treated as the odds for another case. Professional players apEX, kioShiMa, and tarik own the skin, although their ownership alone does not establish broader trading demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Gold-yellow blade with intricate pale knotwork

• Dark olive handles contrast with warm inset panels

• Butterfly Knife's distinctive fan-like opening motion

• Full exterior selection and optional StatTrak tracking

Price Range

The live ★ Butterfly Knife | Lore price range is $440.00 to $4,750.23. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a permanently assigned exterior or version. The knife represents a substantial purchase, making close inspection worthwhile before choosing a listing. Compare exterior, exact float value, and standard or StatTrak status when evaluating individual offers. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, match those attributes before deciding which copy to buy or how to price one for sale.

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 a Dreams & Nightmares Case for a chance at this knife. The Riptide case no longer drops, while Dreams & Nightmares remains in the weekly drop pool. The Lore's 0.0085% chance from the Operation Riptide Case makes opening that case an uncertain alternative to buying an existing copy.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy an existing ★ Butterfly Knife | Lore on the Steam Community Market to choose a listed copy instead of a random case result. Compare the exterior, float value, and standard or StatTrak designation before selecting an offer.

4. Trade with Other Players

Trade with another player to acquire an existing Lore in exchange for items both parties agree on. Confirm the exact finish, exterior, float value, and version before accepting, rather than treating every Butterfly Knife listing as equivalent.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The Dreams & Nightmares Case continues adding supply, so the retirement of Operation Riptide case drops does not make this finish's overall supply fixed. Professional ownership demonstrates use among recognizable players, but it does not establish how quickly an individual listing will sell. When planning to buy, sell, or trade, compare matching exteriors and versions carefully because this knife carries a substantial purchase cost.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Documented ownership by professional players

• Distinctive gold blade and knotwork design

• StatTrak option for buyers seeking kill tracking

• Full exterior range offers varied collecting choices

The editorial investment rating is medium, supported by professional ownership and a distinctive finish but tempered by ongoing case supply. The main risk is that Dreams & Nightmares openings continue introducing copies, while ownership evidence does not establish sustained buying demand. Its appearance and individual listing attributes provide a clearer buying rationale than an assumed short-term resale gain.