CS2 knife under $500
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 $500 in at least one wear: 437 options, the cheapest being Shadow Daggers | Boreal Forest at $36. Each card shows the best wear that fits the budget.
Prices updated Nov 01, 2026. Showing 120 of 437.
MW$41
MW$41
MW$41
MW$42
FN$42
WW$43
MW$43
WW$45
WW$46
MW$49
MW$49
FN$50
WW$50
FN$50
MW$51
MW$51
MW$52
MW$52
MW$54
WW$54
MW$54
FN$55
FN$56
MW$56
MW$56
FN$57
FN$57
MW$57
MW$57
FN$57
FN$59
WW$59
MW$60
WW$60
MW$61
MW$62
FN$62
FN$62
FN$63
MW$64
WW$66
MW$66
MW$67
FN$69
FN$69
MW$69
FN$70
FN$71
FN$71
FN$72
MW$72
FN$72
WW$72
MW$73
MW$73
FN$75
FN$77
FN$78
FN$78
FN$78
FN$78
MW$78
FN$79
FN$79
FN$80
FN$80
FN$81
FN$82
FN$85
MW$90
MW$92
FN$93
FN$93
FN$94
FN$95
FN$95
FN$95
FN$96
FN$96
FN$96
FN$96
FN$96
FN$97
FN$97
MW$97
MW$98
FN$100
FN$102
FN$102
FN$103
FN$103
FN$103
FN$103
FN$103
MW$103
FN$104
WW$105
MW$105
FN$105
FN$106
MW$106
FN$107
FN$108
FN$108
FN$109
FN$110
FN$110
FN$110
WW$111
FN$113
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FN$115
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FN$116
By type
| Type | Options | Min price |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Daggers | 30 | $35 |
| Navaja Knife | 21 | $35 |
| Kukri Knife | 12 | $35 |
| Survival Knife | 21 | $36 |
| Paracord Knife | 21 | $36 |
| Gut Knife | 30 | $39 |
| Bowie Knife | 30 | $40 |
| Ursus Knife | 21 | $45 |
| Falchion Knife | 30 | $46 |
| Huntsman Knife | 30 | $47 |
| Classic Knife | 12 | $55 |
| Nomad Knife | 21 | $61 |
| Flip Knife | 30 | $95 |
| Skeleton Knife | 21 | $97 |
| Bayonet | 30 | $107 |
| Stiletto Knife | 21 | $108 |
| Talon Knife | 16 | $175 |
| M9 Bayonet | 17 | $238 |
| Karambit | 12 | $330 |
| Butterfly Knife | 11 | $377 |
How to pick a knife under $500
- Knife type matters more than finish. The cheapest right now are Shadow Daggers, Navaja Knife, Kukri Knife, Survival 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
- Knife under $300
- Knife under $500
- Gloves under $40
- Gloves under $75
- Gloves under $100
- Gloves under $150
- Gloves under $250
Knives by color
Full loadout by budget
FAQ
What is the cheapest knife in CS2?
Right now the cheapest is Shadow Daggers | Boreal Forest at $36, followed by Navaja Knife | Scorched ($36), Navaja Knife | Forest DDPAT ($35), Paracord Knife | Safari Mesh ($38). Prices update every 4 hours.
Which knife should I buy under $500?
437 knives fit this budget. If looks matter most, take a cheaper knife type (Shadow Daggers, Navaja Knife, Kukri Knife, Survival 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.