CS2 knife under $50
A knife is the most visible item in any loadout, and it can cost less than you think. Here are all CS2 knives that currently sell under $50 in at least one wear: 82 options, the cheapest being Navaja Knife | Safari Mesh at $34. Each card shows the best wear that fits the budget.
Prices updated Oct 23, 2026. Showing 82 of 82.
MW$36
MW$37
FT$38
MW$38
FT$39
FT$40
MW$40
MW$40
FT$40
MW$41
MW$41
MW$41
FT$41
FT$42
FT$42
FT$42
FT$42
FN$42
BS$42
MW$42
FT$43
BS$43
WW$43
MW$43
MW$43
MW$43
MW$43
FT$43
FT$43
MW$43
MW$44
FT$44
FT$44
FT$44
FT$44
MW$44
WW$45
FT$45
FT$46
BS$46
MW$46
FT$46
MW$46
WW$46
FT$46
FT$46
BS$46
MW$47
FT$47
MW$47
BS$47
FT$47
WW$47
FT$47
FT$47
BS$47
MW$47
MW$48
FT$48
MW$48
FT$48
FT$48
FT$48
MW$48
MW$48
FN$48
FT$48
FT$48
FT$48
MW$48
MW$49
FT$49
FT$49
FT$49
BS$49
BS$49
MW$49
WW$50
BS$50
FT$50
MW$50
MW$50
By type
| Type | Options | Min price |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Daggers | 16 | $34 |
| Navaja Knife | 11 | $34 |
| Survival Knife | 8 | $36 |
| Kukri Knife | 7 | $37 |
| Paracord Knife | 9 | $37 |
| Gut Knife | 13 | $40 |
| Bowie Knife | 8 | $42 |
| Ursus Knife | 4 | $45 |
| Huntsman Knife | 4 | $47 |
| Falchion Knife | 2 | $47 |
How to pick a knife under $50
- Knife type matters more than finish. The cheapest right now are Shadow Daggers, Navaja Knife, Survival Knife, Kukri Knife: for the same money you get them in a nice finish, while a Karambit or Butterfly at this budget means Safari Mesh or Boreal Forest at best.
- Field-Tested is the sweet spot. Wear shows less on a knife than on an AK or AWP, and Minimal Wear can cost twice as much. More on FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.
- Match the knife to your loadout color. Even a cheap knife looks expensive when the gloves and weapons share its palette. The Skinset builder locks the knife and fills in the rest.
Other budgets
- Knife under $50
- Knife under $75
- Knife under $100
- Knife under $150
- Knife under $200
- Gloves under $40
- Gloves under $75
- Gloves under $100
Knives by color
Full loadout by budget
FAQ
What is the cheapest knife in CS2?
Right now the cheapest is Navaja Knife | Safari Mesh at $34, followed by Shadow Daggers | Black Laminate ($34), Navaja Knife | Ultraviolet ($38), Navaja Knife | Boreal Forest ($35). Prices update every 4 hours.
Which knife should I buy under $50?
82 knives fit this budget. If looks matter most, take a cheaper knife type (Shadow Daggers, Navaja Knife, Survival Knife, Kukri Knife) in a bright finish in Field-Tested. For prestige, a Karambit or Butterfly in a basic finish.
Do CS:GO knives work in CS2?
Yes. Every CS:GO knife carried over to Counter-Strike 2 unchanged, with the same wear and value.