The words “cheap” and “knife skins” usually don’t go together. We all know how crazy expensive CS:GO skins can get. Knife skins are by far the most expensive weapon skins in the game because of their rarity and insane popularity.
Having a knife skin is a symbol in CS:GO. It represents dedication, power, and even skill. Investing in a great knife skin will usually set you back a couple hundred dollars at the very least. Well, not today.
Here are 10 of the best-looking cheapest CS:GO knife skins.
Navaja Knife | Blue Steel
Price Range: $84.63 – $135.10
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Case: Danger Zone and Horizon Cases
Recommended Condition: Minimal Wear – $98.21
The honor of the best cheapest CS:GO knife skin belongs to the Navaja Knife Blue Steel. As the name suggests, the knife’s steel is cold blue, making it look like a mixture of light purple, blue, and green. The handle then retains the iconic look of the Navaja Knife with its brown marble finish.
It’s no surprise to see the Navaja Knife Blue Steel take the top spot. Navaja knives, in general, are the most inexpensive knife types in CS:GO. We highly recommend getting a Minimal Wear condition skin so that it falls under $100. The difference from Factory New isn’t that noticeable, and you get to save some extra money in the process.
Paracord Knife | Boreal Forest
Estimated Price: $111.18 – $323.48
Release Date: November 18, 2019
Case: Shattered Web and Fracture Cases
Recommended Condition: Minimal Wear – $145.61
Looking to go full-on military mode and dawn the green camo? Well, the Paracord Knife Boreal Forest should fit you just right. The blade is painted in the green and brown military camouflage that we all know. The handle is painted with the same brown color but is wrapped in a green paracord for extra comfort.
The Paracord Knife is a solid knife type that looks amazing because of the rope wrapped around the handle. We recommend getting a Minimal Wear condition knife which falls right under $150. However, you can also opt for a Field-Tested one since it does still look great even with a few paint chips.
Survival Knife | Blue Steel
Estimated Price: $139.47 – $265.70
Release Date: November 18, 2019
Case: Shattered Web and Fracture Cases
Recommended Condition: Field-Tested – $147.43
Next up, we have another Blue Steel skin on our list. This time it’s for the Survival Knife. The blue steel just looks great on a blade as wide as the one on the Survival Knife, helping create this facade of toughness to the knife. The handle remains black, providing some contrast and adding to the overall look.
The Field-Tested condition still looks fantastic and can barely be told apart from higher condition ones. The main difference is that the blade seems a bit darker, but that shouldn’t be a huge problem. The FT one also comes at a solid $147.43 price tag.
Paracord Knife | Night Stripe
Estimated Price: $127.99 – $399.91
Release Date: November 18, 2019
Case: Shattered Web and Fracture Cases
Recommended Condition: Field-Tested – $133.62
The Paracord Knife Night Stripe features a minimalist design where the entire knife is just painted in various shades of gray. It looks clean and sleek, perfect for stabbing enemies in the back.
Even in Field-Tested condition, the skin still looks amazing. It only has minor scratches and paint chipping and isn’t too noticeable, especially when you’re already swinging it in-game. This makes it a no-brainer for anyone looking for a cheap knife skin.
Gut Knife | Ultraviolet
Estimated Price: $97.02 – $28.36
Release Date: January 8, 2015
Case: Chroma, Chroma 2, and Chroma 3 Cases
Recommended Condition: Minimal Wear – $125.37
The Gut Knife Ultraviolet features a sleek design with matte black paint covering the entire blade. The handle then brings some color with a dark purple tint. It definitely gives-off assassin vibes, thanks to the matte black finish.
We suggest getting the Gut Knife Ultraviolet in Minimal Wear condition so that the scratches and chipping are barely noticeable. However, if you can get a better deal on a Field-Tested condition, especially one with a higher float value, then by all means, go for it.
Navaja Knife | Damascus Steel
Estimated Price: $91.01 – $110.60
Release Date: March 13, 2019
Case: Prisma and Prisma 2 Cases
Recommended Condition: Minimal Wear – $98.97
The Navaja Knife Damascus Steel skin features a wavy pattern on the blade itself. It has a combination of dark gray and light gray patterns, thanks to the combination of two different types of steel. Like most Navaja Knives, the handle remains unchanged with its brown marble finish.
Getting a Navaja Knife Damascus Steel in Minimal Wear condition is a huge steal and falls right under $100. It doesn’t look that much different from a Factory New one and saves you a bit of money to possibly buy other weapon skins.
Huntsman Knife | Night
Estimated Price: $133.69 – $880.94
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Case: Huntsman Weapon Case
Recommended Condition: Field-Tested – $138.62
The Hunstman Knife Night is the best cheapest CS:GO knife skin for a true assassin who lurks in the dark. It features a dark blue painted blade, almost perfectly blending in with the night sky. The handle remains unpainted, but the black does fit in well.
The Huntsman Knife Night can be quite expensive in Factory New condition. Luckily, you can get one for right under $150 in Field-Tested condition. Just make sure to get one with a higher float value.
Bowie Knife | Blue Steel
Estimated Price: $135.17 – $272.88
Release Date: February 17, 2016
Case: Operation Wildfire Case
Recommended Condition: Field-Tested – $141.72
We promise that this is the last Blue Steel skin on the list. They just look so good and are definitely one of the best affordable knife skin lines out there. The blue steel also looks solid on the Bowie Knife’s blade, which makes it hard to pass on.
Getting one in Field-Tested condition shouldn’t look that bad. It looks a bit darker and rustier but nothing too serious. The knife still looks clean and worth it.
Falchion Knife | Ultraviolet
Estimated Price: $108.50 – $269.79
Release Date: March 15, 2017
Case: Spectrum and Spectrum 2 Case
Recommended Condition: Field-Tested – $122.48
The Falchion Knife is one of the best knife types you can get, especially on the cheaper end. The Ultraviolet skin looks great on the knife. The blade and the handle’s matte black look slick, while the dark purple shades add a touch of color and bring the knife to life.
I highly recommend going for a Field-Tested with a high float value. However, if you have extra money to spend, go for one in Minimal Wear condition, and it will look much better.
Gut Knife | Crimson Web
Estimated Price: $123.14 – $538.31
Release Date: March 13, 2019
Case: Prisma and Prisma 2 Cases
Recommended Condition: Field-Tested – $128.81
The last spot on our list of the cheapest CS:GO knife skins belongs to the Gut Knife Crimson Web. The Crimson Web looks stunning with its red paint and black webbing pattern. It fits in great with the Gut Knife and should blend in with any blood it may get from those knife kills.
The Gut Knife Crimson Web is so low on our list because of the major paint chips it gets in Field-Tested condition. So make sure to get one on with a higher float value to preserve as much paint as possible.
