M9 Bayonet | Freehand

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Freehand is a CS2 knife skin with a purple-and-black blade covered in metallic marker-style artwork. Silver-gray symbols, loose lettering and looping lines contrast with its dark, textured handle. The finish suits players who prefer dense blade decoration paired with an understated grip. It comes in every exterior from Factory New to Battle-Scarred, with standard and StatTrak™ versions available.

Description

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Freehand brings an Anodized Multicolored finish to a knife with a serrated spine and a prominent cutting edge. The underlying bayonet was originally intended for rifle attachment and is also suited to close-quarters combat. Its decoration concentrates on the blade, leaving the charcoal handle comparatively restrained. Abstract marks and small face-like shapes give the artwork a loose, hand-drawn character rather than a regular geometric layout. Purple areas and metallic highlights provide contrast without extending the dense artwork across the entire weapon. This balance suits players who want a detailed knife blade without an equally busy handle. Professional owners include Boombl4 and DANK1NG, though their ownership alone does not establish wider market demand. Buyers can compare the exterior, exact float, standard or StatTrak version, and visible appearance of individual copies.

History and Origin

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Freehand was released on June 15, 2016. Its debut was part of the "Gamma Case Skins" update, with the Gamma Case serving as its original case source. Valve created the finish, rather than a community designer. The Gamma 2 Case also offers a case-opening route for this knife, separate from its original release container. 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 to buy on the market and open, so retirement did not remove the opening route. Direct skin purchases and player-to-player trades provide alternatives for obtaining an existing copy without opening either case.

Finish Style

Freehand uses the Anodized Multicolored finish style, with purple and black forming the blade's base palette. Silver-gray and white artwork sits across that base in a metallic marker-like treatment. Abstract symbols and loose lettering create a dense arrangement rather than a uniform repeated motif. Looping lines and small face-like shapes add detail throughout the decorated blade. Bright metallic highlights pick out the serrated spine and cutting edge. The guard is mostly metallic gray, with purple accents connecting it visually to the blade. A dark charcoal handle provides a quieter background below the decorated metal. Raised bands and a textured surface give the grip visible structure without matching the blade's density of markings. Together, these elements create a clear contrast between the expressive blade artwork and the mostly plain handle.

Float Value

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Freehand has a float value range of 0.00 to 0.48. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, with none of those condition categories excluded. Standard and StatTrak versions are available, but there is no Souvenir version; version choice is separate from exterior condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Freehand has Covert rarity. Its drop chance from the Gamma Case is 0.0085%, a figure specific to this skin and that container. Retired source cases limit new case supply, but existing cases and circulating skin listings still provide acquisition routes.

Why it’s Popular:

• Purple-and-black palette suits darker loadouts

• Dense marker artwork contrasts with the restrained handle

• Metallic highlights emphasize the edge and serrated spine

• Standard and StatTrak choices across every exterior

Price Range

The live ★ M9 Bayonet | Freehand price range is $296.74 to $899.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, rather than quoting a particular exterior or version. Listings span Factory New through Battle-Scarred and include StatTrak options, so compare the specific combination being offered. Inspect the exact float and visible blade artwork before choosing a listing, rather than relying on the exterior label alone. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, match the version and exterior first, then check each copy's float and asking price.

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 to obtain this knife. Neither case receives new drops, but existing containers can still be bought on the market and opened. The Gamma Case chance is 0.0085%, and opening either container does not guarantee this finish.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy the skin on the Steam Community Market to select an existing copy rather than rely on a case-opening result. Standard and StatTrak versions are available across the supported exteriors. Check the listing's version and condition, then inspect the individual knife before committing to a purchase.

4. Trade with Other Players

Players can obtain the Freehand through a trade with another player instead of opening a case. Confirm the exterior, exact float and whether the offered knife is a standard or StatTrak version. Compare the proposed exchange with current listings before accepting, keeping the specific copy's details in view.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Neither source case receives new drops, so future openings depend on existing Gamma Case and Gamma 2 Case stock. Ownership by Boombl4 and DANK1NG demonstrates professional use, but does not establish ongoing demand or reliable resale speed. When buying, selling or trading, compare standard and StatTrak copies by exterior and exact float rather than assuming the counter guarantees a premium.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired source cases limit fresh case supply

• Covert rarity and low Gamma Case opening odds

• Ownership by Boombl4 and DANK1NG

• Distinctive metallic artwork on a purple-and-black blade

• StatTrak options broaden version choice

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Freehand receives a medium investment rating, supported by retired source cases, Covert rarity and professional ownership. These are reasons to consider it as a collectible, not evidence of a proven price trend or dependable short-term returns. The main risk is that existing cases can still produce more copies while future buyer demand remains uncertain.