Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate

★ Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate is a CS2 knife skin with dark stonewashed blades and striped black laminate handles. Silver cutting edges and open-cutout handles suit players who prefer neutral colors with visible texture and geometric detail. It comes in every exterior from Factory New to Battle-Scarred, with standard and StatTrak™ versions.

Description

★ Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate applies a restrained black-and-gray finish to the paired push-dagger knives in CS2. Its Gunsmith finish combines textured metal surfaces with laminate detailing on the handles. Dark blades provide the background for lighter cutting edges and pale bands extending from the grips. The handles have open shapes outlined by curved stripes, giving the pair a distinctive geometric appearance. This neutral palette suits players choosing a knife around texture and contrast rather than bright colors. Standard and StatTrak versions give buyers a version choice within the same finish. Before buying a copy, players can compare its exterior, exact float value, and listing images rather than relying on the condition name alone.

History and Origin

★ Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate 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 offers a route to this knife. The Operation Riptide Case no longer drops following Valve's retirement of the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. Existing Riptide cases can still be bought on the market and opened, so retirement did not remove that acquisition route. As of October 9, 2026, the Dreams & Nightmares Case remains in the weekly drop pool through the Weekly Care Package. Today, buyers can also acquire an existing knife through marketplace listings or player trades without opening either case.

Finish Style

Black Laminate uses the Gunsmith finish style, pairing stonewashed blades with black laminate handles. Both blades are dark gray, with fine mottling that gives the metal a textured appearance. Lighter silver cutting edges create contrast against the mostly plain dark blade surfaces. Pale silver and gray bands flow from the handles onto the central portions of the blades. The handles feature alternating dark and light curved stripes, making their laminate pattern visually distinct from the blade faces. Each handle has a large triangular opening and smaller cutouts near its ends. The stripes wrap around these openings, bringing together the handle geometry, muted colors, and flowing pattern without introducing bright accents.

Float Value

The float value of ★ Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate ranges from 0.00 to 1.00. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. Standard and StatTrak™ versions are available; this version choice is separate from the knife's cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate has the Covert rarity grade. Its stated drop chance from the Operation Riptide Case is 0.0085%, which should not be applied to the Dreams & Nightmares Case. Professional players boltz and DANK1NG own the finish, although their ownership does not establish broader market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Neutral black-and-gray palette for understated knife loadouts

• Silver edges contrast with dark stonewashed blades

• Striped handles with distinctive open-cutout shapes

• Standard and StatTrak options across every exterior

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range for ★ Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate is $32.58 to $366.51. These bounds cover the whole item, not a particular exterior or version. Factory New through Battle-Scarred copies offer different condition choices, while standard and StatTrak listings provide separate version options. When comparing prices to buy, sell, or trade, check each listing's exact float and version rather than judging it against the overall range alone.

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 Dreams & Nightmares Case for a chance at this knife. Existing Riptide cases remain available to buy and open, despite no longer dropping, and the stated chance from that case is 0.0085%. Dreams & Nightmares cases continue entering through the weekly drop pool.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy an existing copy on the Steam Community Market instead of relying on a case opening. Check its exterior, exact float, and standard or StatTrak status before comparing the listing price.

4. Trade with Other Players

Acquire the knife through a trade with another player who owns a copy. Confirm the offered item's finish, exterior, float, and StatTrak status before agreeing to the exchange.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired Riptide cases do not make this a closed supply, because Dreams & Nightmares cases still enter through the weekly drop pool. Professional ownership provides visibility, but does not establish broad demand or a reliable resale pace. For a practical comparison, evaluate the exact float, exterior, and StatTrak status of each copy being bought, sold, or traded.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Distinctive stonewashed blades and striped laminate handles

• Owned by professional players boltz and DANK1NG

• StatTrak availability alongside standard versions

• Exterior choices across the full float range

The investment rating is medium: professional ownership, a distinctive finish, and standard or StatTrak options provide reasons to consider holding it. The main risk is continuing Dreams & Nightmares case supply, while professional ownership alone cannot establish future demand or price growth.