Bayonet Skins

What defines the Bayonet

Added in the August 2013 Arms Deal update, the Bayonet has a slim, straight blade with a single-edge design inspired by military combat knives. Its draw animation is quick and clean — a no-nonsense pullout that appeals to players who want a knife that looks like an actual weapon rather than a showcase piece.

The Bayonet is the most affordable of the original five knife models (alongside the Karambit, M9 Bayonet, Flip Knife and Gut Knife). A Bayonet Doppler Phase 2 costs around $390–453, roughly half the price of an M9 Bayonet Doppler Phase 2 (~$850–1,100). That makes the Bayonet one of the best entry points into premium finishes — you get a Doppler, Fade or Marble Fade at a fraction of what the same finish costs on other models.

The Bayonet drops from the same 16 cases as the M9 Bayonet and Karambit, at the standard ~0.26% knife drop rate.

All 24 Bayonet finishes ranked by price

All Bayonet skins are Covert rarity. The 24 finishes split into three pools: Original (13), Chroma (6) and Gamma (5).

Premium ($350–$5,000+)

• Doppler ($390–$453 standard phases; Sapphire ~$3,500–$5,000; Ruby ~$2,800–$4,000; Black Pearl ~$1,800–$2,500) — The most popular Bayonet finish by trade volume. Phase 2 (pink) is most expensive among standard phases; Phase 3 (green-black) is cheapest. Sapphire and Ruby are the premium gems. The Bayonet's blade shape shows Doppler color shifts in clean, uninterrupted lines.
• Gamma Doppler ($474–$540; Emerald ~$2,000–$5,000+) — Four green phases plus Emerald. Phase 2 is the standout standard phase. Emerald FN Bayonets are scarce and highly collectible.
• Fade ($378–$448) — Fade percentage matters: a full 100% fade commands $600+, while a low fade (80%) stays near base price. At ~$378, a Bayonet Fade is one of the cheapest ways to own a Fade knife in CS2.
• Marble Fade ($340–$452) — Fire and ice (red + blue, no yellow) patterns sell for $700–1,200+. Standard patterns sit near base price. Excellent value compared to a Butterfly Marble Fade ($1,169+) or Karambit Marble Fade ($790+).

High-end ($200–$350)

Tiger Tooth ($287–$367), Slaughter ($286–$396), Crimson Web ($192–$1,525), Autotronic ($249–$564), Case Hardened ($239–$536), Blue Steel ($196–$396), Lore ($211–$436), and Black Laminate ($151–$276). Crimson Web FN is the rarity standout — restricted minimum float means FN copies can hit $1,525. Tiger Tooth remains the safe pick: consistent pricing, no pattern drama.

Budget ($112–$200)

The cheapest Bayonets in CS2: Safari Mesh (~$112 BS), Boreal Forest (~$112 BS), Forest DDPAT (~$121 BS), Scorched (~$123 BS), Urban Masked (~$125 BS), Rust Coat (~$126 BS), Night (~$130 BS), Stained (~$160 BS), Damascus Steel (~$165 BS), Bright Water (~$140 BS), and Freehand (~$165 BS). At around $112, the Bayonet is one of the cheapest ways to own an original CS:GO knife model.

Which cases drop the Bayonet

Finish Pool

Cases

Key Finishes

Original (13 skins)

CS:GO Weapon Case, eSports 2013/Winter/Summer, Op. Bravo, Winter Offensive, Op. Phoenix, Op. Vanguard, Huntsman, Falchion, Shadow, Revolver

Fade, Slaughter, Crimson Web, Case Hardened

Chroma (6 skins)

Chroma, Chroma 2, Chroma 3

Doppler (+ gems), Marble Fade, Tiger Tooth

Gamma (5 skins)

Gamma, Gamma 2

Gamma Doppler (+ Emerald), Lore, Autotronic

Same 16 cases as the M9 Bayonet and Karambit. All share the ~0.26% knife drop rate, with the specific Bayonet chance at roughly 1 in 2,500 per case opening.

How float value and pattern seed affect Bayonet prices

Float value determines condition from Factory New (0.00–0.07) to Battle-Scarred (0.45–1.00). The Bayonet's straight blade makes wear fairly visible — scratches on the play side are clear, especially on dark finishes like Night and Ultraviolet. For finishes with restricted float ranges (Crimson Web, Night), FN copies are extremely rare and command massive premiums.

Pattern seed matters on the usual three: Case Hardened (blue gem patterns can push a $239 knife to $3,000+), Fade (100% fade vs. 80% fade creates a $200+ gap), and Marble Fade (fire and ice patterns trade at 2x+ standard). On other finishes like Tiger Tooth, Damascus Steel and Rust Coat, pattern seed has no visible effect.

Best Bayonet skins for the money

• Best overall: Doppler Phase 2 FN (~$390–$453). A Doppler at under $500 is incredible value. You get the premium Doppler color shift on a clean military blade — no other knife model offers Doppler this cheap.
• Best budget premium: Fade MW (~$378). One of the most affordable Fade knives in CS2. Even a low fade looks clean on the Bayonet's shape.
• Best entry: Safari Mesh BS (~$112) or Boreal Forest BS (~$112). An original CS:GO knife model for about the price of a popular weapon skin. Hard to beat.
• Best trader: Tiger Tooth FN (~$287–$367). Stable pricing, no pattern risk, high liquidity. Easy to buy and resell.
• Best for loadouts: Autotronic (red), Blue Steel (blue), Lore (green/gold), Black Laminate (black). All pair well with matching gloves. See our skins by color page.

Best Bayonet and glove combinations

• Bayonet Doppler Phase 2 + Sport Gloves Vice (~$655+). Pink Doppler with pink gloves. The most popular budget-premium combo.
• Bayonet Fade + Specialist Gloves Fade (~$500+). Matching gradient. A classic pairing at an accessible price point.
• Bayonet Marble Fade + Sport Gloves Amphibious (~$561+). Fire and ice blade with blue-red gloves.
• Bayonet Tiger Tooth + Moto Gloves Transport (~$326+). Gold and military green. Budget-friendly and clean.
• Bayonet Lore + Hand Wraps Spruce DDPAT (~$323+). Green-gold combo at a reasonable price. Nature-themed loadout.

Bayonet vs other knife models

The Bayonet sits in a unique position in the CS2 knife hierarchy. It offers premium finishes (Doppler, Fade, Marble Fade) at 40–60% lower prices than the same finishes on Butterfly, Karambit or M9 Bayonet. A Bayonet Doppler Phase 2 (~$390) costs less than half of an M9 Bayonet Doppler Phase 2 (~$850). For players who prioritize the skin finish over the knife model, the Bayonet is arguably the best value proposition in CS2.

The trade-off is animation. The Bayonet's draw is functional but lacks the spectacle of the Butterfly's balisong flip or the Karambit's twirl. If you spend more time playing than inspecting, that trade-off works in your favor.