Flip Knife | Black Laminate

The ★ Flip Knife | Black Laminate is a CS2 knife skin pairing a stonewashed blade with a black laminate handle. Its curved silhouette, dark metal, and irregular handle bands create a subdued, textured appearance. The finish suits players who prefer muted equipment without decorative artwork. Every exterior is available, with standard and StatTrak™ versions to compare.

Description

The ★ Flip Knife | Black Laminate applies the Black Laminate finish to the Flip Knife, offering a restrained look for CS2 loadouts. Its Persian-style blade sweeps backward into an acute point, giving the silhouette a pronounced curve. Rather than decorative artwork, the design uses surface texture and contrasting materials to define the knife. The dark blade and banded handle appeal to buyers who prefer muted colors over a graphic-led finish. A lighter cutting edge provides contrast while preserving the overall subdued appearance. ShahZaM, oskar, and ottoNd are among the professional players who own this skin. Standard and StatTrak versions give buyers a choice beyond the exterior label. When comparing copies, the listing's float value, version, and visible condition help distinguish otherwise similarly named items.

History and Origin

The ★ Flip Knife | Black Laminate was released in CS:GO on June 15, 2016, alongside the Gamma Case. The accompanying update was named Gamma Case Skins. Valve created the finish, rather than a community designer. The Gamma 2 Case is another case that can produce the knife, giving buyers an alternative opening route. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, neither the Gamma Case nor the Gamma 2 Case receives new drops. Existing cases remain available on the market and can still be opened, so retirement does not make this finish unobtainable. Today, the knife itself can also be bought on the Steam Community Market or acquired through player-to-player trades.

Finish Style

Black Laminate uses the Gunsmith finish style, combining a dark metal appearance with a visibly layered handle. The blade's charcoal-gray surface has a mottled stonewashed texture rather than a uniform painted field. A lighter silver cutting edge traces the curved blade and separates its outline from the darker face. A long curved groove follows the blade, while short notches add smaller details near its base. The black laminate handle is interrupted by irregular gray and tan bands across its textured surface. Elongated recessed slots break up the grip, with small dark fasteners providing additional mechanical detail. A black inset near the pivot adds another dark section where the handle meets the blade. No visible text or decorative artwork distracts from these material details, keeping the overall look restrained.

Float Value

The float value of the ★ Flip Knife | Black Laminate ranges from 0.00 to 1.00. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred, covering the full set of wear categories. StatTrak versions are available, with version choice separate from the copy's float and cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ Flip Knife | Black Laminate has Covert rarity, which is separate from its exterior or StatTrak status. Its Gamma Case drop chance is 0.0085%, and that figure should not be applied to the Gamma 2 Case. Case retirement limits new case supply, but existing cases and market listings keep the knife available through opening and direct purchase.

Why it’s Popular:

• Subdued colors suit understated knife loadouts

• Stonewashed blade contrasts with the layered laminate handle

• Available in every exterior and with StatTrak

• Documented ownership by ShahZaM, oskar, and ottoNd

Price Range

The live ★ Flip Knife | Black Laminate price range is $110.32 to $474.08. Exterior and float value matter when comparing asking prices, rather than treating every copy of the finish as equivalent. Standard and StatTrak copies are available, so the version should be checked alongside the wear tier. These whole-item bounds do not identify the cheapest or most expensive exterior at any particular moment. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, match listings by exterior and version, then inspect visible condition before deciding 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 a Weapon Case

Opening a Gamma Case or Gamma 2 Case can produce this finish, but neither case receives new drops. Existing cases can still be purchased and opened, with a 0.0085% chance for this knife from the Gamma Case. Case opening is an uncertain route to this specific item, rather than a direct purchase.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

The ★ Flip Knife | Black Laminate can be bought directly on the Steam Community Market instead of attempting a case opening. Compare the exterior, inspect the float, and check whether the copy is standard or StatTrak before choosing a listing.

4. Trade with Other Players

Player-to-player trading offers another way to obtain an existing copy of this knife. Check the offered item's exterior, float value, and StatTrak status, then compare matching listings before agreeing to the exchange.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired case drops constrain replenishment of the opening supply, while existing cases can still introduce additional copies of the knife. Professional ownership provides evidence of player interest, but it does not establish sales volume or a reliable resale time. Anyone planning to buy, sell, or trade should compare exterior, float, and StatTrak status without assuming a documented price-growth trend.

Reasons it Holds Value

• No new Gamma Case or Gamma 2 Case drops

• Documented professional player ownership

• Standard and StatTrak versions provide distinct buying options

• Restrained finish suits understated loadouts

The investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired case drops, documented professional ownership, and standard and StatTrak options. Those factors support a holding rationale, but they do not establish how quickly a listing will sell or whether its price will rise. The main risk is uncertain resale demand, while existing cases can still add knife supply through openings.