Flip Knife | Lore

The ★ Flip Knife | Lore is a CS2 knife skin with a gold-and-amber blade and dark olive handle. Pale knotwork along the cutting edge gives the curved blade an ornate look suited to warm-toned or decorative loadouts. It comes in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred, with standard and StatTrak™ versions available.

Description

The ★ Flip Knife | Lore is a Covert CS2 knife skin with a Custom Paint Job finish. Its gold blade and dark olive handle create a clear contrast between the decorated cutting surface and the restrained grip. The back-swept blade ends in an acute point, giving the knife a sharply curved silhouette. Pale knotwork follows the cutting edge, providing a detailed border rather than covering every part of the weapon. This combination suits players who prefer metallic colors and ornamentation without an equally elaborate handle. The available exteriors let buyers choose a cosmetic condition while keeping the same underlying Lore design. Standard and StatTrak versions provide separate options for players choosing an inventory copy. When comparing listings, the exterior label, exact float value, and visible finish details deserve attention alongside the asking price.

History and Origin

The ★ Flip Knife | Lore was released on June 15, 2016, with the Gamma Case. Its introduction accompanied the Gamma Case Skins update. Valve created the finish, rather than a community designer. The Gamma 2 Case is another case that contains this knife. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, ending new drops for these source cases. As of October 9, 2026, existing Gamma Case and Gamma 2 Case stock could still be bought on the market and opened. Buying or trading an existing knife provides a separate acquisition route that does not depend on opening either case.

Finish Style

The Custom Paint Job gives the curved blade a mottled surface in gold and amber. A brighter yellow area near the tip adds variation within that warm palette. Pale gold knotwork runs beside the cutting edge from near the point toward the blade's base. The intricate band follows the blade's curve, making the decoration part of its outline. Near the handle, the short serrated section has exposed silver-gray edges that interrupt the gold coloring. The handle uses dark olive green with black shading, keeping the grip visually quieter than the blade. Elongated recessed grooves and a dotted texture near the butt add detail without extending the knotwork onto the handle. Silver-gray screws and fittings contrast with the olive surface and connect the simpler grip to the exposed metal near the blade.

Float Value

The ★ Flip Knife | Lore has a float range of 0.00 to 0.65. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. Standard and StatTrak versions are available; version choice is separate from the knife's cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ Flip Knife | Lore belongs to the Covert rarity grade. Its stated chance from the Gamma Case is 0.0085%, which should not be treated as the odds for the Gamma 2 Case. Professional players devoduvek, Krad, and L00m1 own the skin, providing specific examples of professional ownership without establishing wider demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Gold-and-amber blade paired with a restrained olive handle

• Intricate knotwork follows the curved cutting edge

• Available across Factory New through Battle-Scarred exteriors

• Standard and StatTrak versions offer different ownership options

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range for ★ Flip Knife | Lore is $134.71 to $644.86. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a permanently assigned exterior or version. Compare Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred listings by their actual float value. Check standard and StatTrak versions separately, matching the listed details before deciding which copy 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

Open a Gamma Case or Gamma 2 Case for a chance at this knife. Neither case receives new drops, but existing cases can still be bought and opened. A Gamma Case opening has a 0.0085% chance of producing this skin, so obtaining it is not assured.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy an existing ★ Flip Knife | Lore on the Steam Community Market instead of relying on a case opening. Compare the exterior, float value, and standard or StatTrak version before choosing a listing.

4. Trade with Other Players

Obtain the knife through a player-to-player trade using an existing copy. Check the offered item's exterior, exact float value, and version, then assess the agreed exchange rather than treating every Lore knife as interchangeable.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Both source cases are retired from drops, so openings use existing cases rather than newly dropped supply. Professional ownership does not establish trading volume, and there is no basis here for claiming a price-growth trend. Compare standard and StatTrak listings by exterior and float before deciding whether to buy, sell, or trade.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Both source cases are retired from drops

• Professional ownership by devoduvek, Krad, and L00m1

• Distinctive gold blade with detailed knotwork

• Standard and StatTrak options broaden buyer choice

The investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired source cases and professional ownership. Existing cases can still produce knives when opened, while existing copies remain available through markets and trades. The main risk is uncertain future buyer demand, so those supporting factors do not promise appreciation.