What is the most expensive Counter Strike 2 skin?

‍The most valuable skins in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)

Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) has one of the most lucrative markets in the gaming world. The trade of CS2 skins has grown into a billion-dollar industry where collectors and investors pay huge sums for the rarest of items.

However which is the most expensive CS2 skin? In this article, we review the two most expensive skins in the history of the game — the most expensive leather sold and the most expensive that has not yet changed hands.

AK-47 | Case Hardened (#661, StatTrak, Factory New) — Most Expensive CS2 Skin Sold

The most expensive confirmed sale of a CS2 skin is AK-47 | Hardened Case (#661, StatTrak, Factory New). This skin was sold for over 1 million USD (approx. SEK 10.5 million), making it the most expensive CS2 skin that has actually changed hands. Despite the buyer or seller walking out with the exact price, it has been confirmed that it sold over $1 million USD. Experts speculate that the final price tag will end up somewhere between $1 million - $1.5 million USD.

What makes AK-47 Case Hardened (#661) so valuable?

Pattern #661 — “Blue Gem”
This AK-47 has a almost all-blue pattern, making it one of the most sought after Case Hardened Skins in CS2.

StatTrak and Factory New
That the skin has StatTrak functionality and is in Factory New Quality increases its value enormously. Most AK-47 Hardened Case have higher float values, making FN versions extremely rare. This AK is the only specimen that is both StatTrak and Factory New.

Exclusivity and Collectible Value
Only a few copies of this skin exists, and it is therefore one of the most sought after weapon skins in the game.

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Karambit | Case Hardened (#387, Factory New) — The Most Expensive CS2 Skin Never Sold

The most expensive The CS2 skin not yet sold is Carambit | Case Hardened (#387, Factory New). This skin is considered to be the most valuable CS2 skin ever, with an estimated value of over 1.5 million USD (approx. SEK 15.7 million).

What makes Karambit Case Hardened (#387) so unique?

Pattern #387 — The Ultimate Blue Gem Knife
This Karambit has a almost completely blue surface, making it the most sought after “Blue Gem” Case Hardened Knife in the game.

Factory New — Perfect Condition
Knives in Factory New are very unusual, and because they does not wear out during use They retain their high value at all times.

The current owner has rejected all bids
The Chinese Collector “青 一 王” (Blue King) I own this knife and have previously rejected a $1.5 million bid. The owner is also known as “Newbrage”

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What value does this Karambit #387 have?

This is a question that has been asked thousands of times, but no one has an answer. Experts speculate that this item could be sold for over USD 3 million (approximately SEK 30.3 million) if the seller ever chooses to try to sell it. Historically, similar knives in inferior condition have been sold for over 500,000 USD.

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Why are CS2 skins so valuable?

The price of CS2 skins is influenced by several factors:

Rarity — The fewer copies of a skin available, the higher the price. Blue Gem Pattern are extremely uncommon.

Float value ---- Factory New (FN)-skins are generally always more valuable than other versions.

Stickers and add-ons — Multiple rare sticker, e.g. Titan Holo from 2014, could increase the value by millions of dollars.

Demand and Trends If a skin is used by a famous esports player or appear in a major tournament, the price could skyrocket. An example of this was when the famous player “s1mple” chose unique knives during major tournaments, where the specific knife in all different skins shot up in value.

Are CS2 skins a good investment?

With a market with turnover in billions of SEK and skins that are sold for more than SEK 10 millionMany have begun to see CS2 skins as an alternative investment — similar to cryptocurrencies or art.

If the trend continues, we may soon see the first CS2 sale of over $3 million. The question is who will be the new lucky owner to own Karambit #387 (Factory New)?

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