M9 Bayonet | Lore

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Lore is a CS2 knife skin with a gold-yellow blade and intricate pale knotwork. Its olive-green handle and dark gray fittings contrast with the decorated blade. The look suits players who prefer ornate finishes with muted supporting colors. It comes in Factory New through Battle-Scarred, with standard and StatTrak™ versions available.

Description

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Lore brings a decorative Custom Paint Job to the M9 Bayonet in CS2. Its visual identity centers on a richly patterned blade rather than bright color across the entire knife. The underlying weapon was designed for rifle mounting and close-quarters combat. Pale knotwork follows the curved cutting edge, giving the finish a clearly defined ornamental border. The olive-green grip provides a subdued contrast to the gold-yellow blade. This combination suits loadouts built around warm colors, elaborate decoration, or bright metal paired with dark fittings. Professional players fer, DANK1NG and torzsi own the skin, providing concrete examples of ownership beyond its market listings. Buyers can compare exterior condition, exact float value and standard or StatTrak versions when choosing a particular copy.

History and Origin

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Lore was released on June 15, 2016, with the Gamma Case. Its launch formed part of the "Gamma Case Skins" update. Valve created the finish rather than a community designer, making it a Valve-authored addition. The Gamma 2 Case also offers a route to the same knife finish. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, ending new drops for the Gamma Case and Gamma 2 Case. Existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened, so retirement has not removed that acquisition route. The knife itself remains obtainable through marketplace purchases and trades with other players.

Finish Style

The Lore finish uses a Custom Paint Job with a densely decorated gold-yellow blade. A brighter cutting edge contrasts with the darker amber shading close to the guard. An intricate pale band of interlaced knotwork traces the blade's curve. Fainter decorative curls occupy the rest of the blade, adding detail around the more prominent border. Large saw teeth along the spine and an oval opening near the tip interrupt the decorated silhouette. The guard and pommel are dark gray, framing the blade with subdued fittings. Deep grooves and raised ribs give the olive-green handle a pronounced surface texture. The overall character comes from the contrast between the ornate blade and the comparatively plain handle and fittings.

Float Value

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Lore has a float range of 0.00 to 0.65. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. Standard and StatTrak versions are available, but there is no Souvenir version; this version choice is separate from the knife's exterior condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Lore has Covert rarity. Its drop chance from the Gamma Case is 0.0085%, which should not be treated as a confirmed Gamma 2 Case rate. Existing stock of either case can still produce the knife, despite neither case receiving new drops.

Why it’s Popular:

• Gold-yellow blade with intricate pale knotwork

• Olive-green grip and dark gray fittings

• Factory New through Battle-Scarred exterior choices

• Standard and StatTrak versions for different preferences

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range for ★ M9 Bayonet | Lore is $336.51 to $2,903.39. These bounds cover the whole skin, rather than a fixed exterior or version. Compare individual listings by exterior, exact float value and whether the knife has StatTrak. Treat StatTrak as a separate version choice instead of assuming it always carries a premium. Compare current listings before buying, selling or trading the skin.

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. The Gamma Case chance is 0.0085%; neither case receives new drops, but existing cases can still be bought and opened.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Lore can be bought directly on the Steam Community Market. Compare the listed exterior and standard or StatTrak version before selecting a copy.

4. Trade with Other Players

Player-to-player trades offer another route to the knife without opening a case. Check the offered item's exterior, exact float value and StatTrak status before agreeing to the exchange.

Trading and Investment Considerations

No new Gamma Case or Gamma 2 Case drops replenish case supply, although existing cases can still produce more Lore knives. Professional ownership adds visibility, but does not establish broad demand or a reliable resale pace. Compare current listings by exterior, float and StatTrak version, since future prices and the ease of finding a buyer remain uncertain.

Reasons it Holds Value

• No new drops replenish either source case

• Ownership by fer, DANK1NG and torzsi

• Distinctive gold blade and intricate knotwork

• Standard and StatTrak versions support different collecting preferences

The editorial investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired case supply, professional ownership and the knife's high price level. The main risk is that existing cases can still add knife supply, while professional ownership alone cannot establish future buying demand.