Navaja Knife Skins

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The Navaja Knife is the cheapest knife in CS2. Its compact folding razor design with a quick flick-open animation makes it the most affordable entry point into CS2 knife ownership. There are 18 Navaja Knife skins, with prices starting at around $41 for a Rust Coat in Battle-Scarred — the lowest-priced knife skin in the game — and climbing to roughly $300 for a Crimson Web in Factory New.

This page lists every Navaja Knife finish with live market prices, float values and case sources. Below is a complete price breakdown and the best finishes for budget buyers.

18 skins
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Navaja Knife | Blue Steel Covert
Navaja Knife

Blue Steel

$51.05 — $114.50
Navaja Knife | Boreal Forest Covert
Navaja Knife

Boreal Forest

$38.89 — $161.46
Navaja Knife | Case Hardened Covert
Navaja Knife

Case Hardened

$70.06 — $136.00
Navaja Knife | Crimson Web Covert
Navaja Knife

Crimson Web

$58.16 — $312.00
Navaja Knife | Damascus Steel Covert
Navaja Knife

Damascus Steel

$44.29 — $63.66
Navaja Knife | Doppler Covert
Navaja Knife

Doppler

$110.30 — $193.46
Navaja Knife | Fade Covert
Navaja Knife

Fade

$103.46 — $127.65
Navaja Knife | Forest DDPAT Covert
Navaja Knife

Forest DDPAT

$38.68 — $82.32
Navaja Knife | Marble Fade Covert
Navaja Knife

Marble Fade

$90.59 — $113.39
Navaja Knife | Night Stripe Covert
Navaja Knife

Night Stripe

$42.38 — $109.78
Navaja Knife | Rust Coat Covert
Navaja Knife

Rust Coat

$39.19 — $49.03
Navaja Knife | Safari Mesh Covert
Navaja Knife

Safari Mesh

$38.79 — $154.25
Navaja Knife | Scorched Covert
Navaja Knife

Scorched

$38.64 — $103.71
Navaja Knife | Slaughter Covert
Navaja Knife

Slaughter

$81.07 — $93.25
Navaja Knife | Stained Covert
Navaja Knife

Stained

$42.42 — $136.54
Navaja Knife | Tiger Tooth Covert
Navaja Knife

Tiger Tooth

$67.26 — $96.19
Navaja Knife | Ultraviolet Covert
Navaja Knife

Ultraviolet

$45.06 — $103.00
Navaja Knife | Urban Masked Covert
Navaja Knife

Urban Masked

$35.71 — $183.44

What defines the Navaja Knife

Valve released the Navaja Knife in December 2018 alongside the Horizon Case. It is modeled after a Spanish navaja — a traditional folding razor with a curved blade that snaps open with a flick. The draw animation is fast and compact: a quick razor flick that deploys the blade. The inspect shows the knife folding closed and reopening.

The Navaja's compact size is both its strength and its weakness. The small blade makes finishes less visible than on larger models, which depresses demand and keeps prices at the bottom of the market. But that same factor makes it the most affordable way to access premium finishes. A Navaja Doppler at ~$102 and a Navaja Fade at ~$108 are the cheapest Doppler and Fade knives in CS2.

The Navaja drops from only 2 cases: the Horizon Case (August 2018) and the Prisma Case (March 2019). It shares these cases with the Talon Knife, Stiletto Knife and Ursus Knife.

All 18 Navaja Knife finishes ranked by price

The Navaja has 18 finishes — 12 original finishes plus 6 Chroma finishes (Doppler, Fade, Marble Fade, Tiger Tooth, Damascus Steel, Ultraviolet). It does not have Gamma finishes. All are Covert rarity.

Premium ($90–$300)

  • Fade ($108–$133) — The cheapest Fade knife in CS2. Full 100% fade commands ~$133. Even a low fade at ~$108 is remarkable value for one of CS2's most iconic finishes.
  • Doppler ($102–$189) — The cheapest Doppler knife, tied with Shadow Daggers. Five phases: Phase 2 (pink) is most popular and most expensive. The compact blade shows Doppler color shifts cleanly.
  • Marble Fade ($100–$128) — The cheapest Marble Fade in CS2. Fire and ice patterns at ~$150–180.
  • Slaughter ($92–$100) — Budget Slaughter. Pattern visibility is limited on the small blade.
  • Crimson Web ($45–$299) — Restricted minimum float makes FN copies rare. Wide price range.

Mid-range ($45–$90)

Tiger Tooth ($73–$92), Case Hardened ($73–$149; blue gems $200–$800+), Blue Steel ($46–$115), Damascus Steel ($46–$62), Night Stripe ($44–$143), Ultraviolet ($50–$128), and Stained ($48–$113). Tiger Tooth at ~$73 — a gold knife finish for under $75.

Budget ($41–$48)

The cheapest knives in CS2: Rust Coat (~$41 BS — the cheapest Navaja skin), Forest DDPAT (~$42 BS), Boreal Forest (~$42 BS), Safari Mesh (~$42 BS), Scorched (~$43 BS), Urban Masked (~$44 BS). A knife for the price of a case key.

Which cases drop the Navaja Knife

Case

Released

Navaja Finishes

Horizon Case

August 2018

12 original finishes: Crimson Web, Case Hardened, Night Stripe, Blue Steel, Stained, Boreal Forest, Forest DDPAT, Safari Mesh, Scorched, Urban Masked, Rust Coat + more

Prisma Case

March 2019

6 Chroma finishes: Doppler, Fade, Marble Fade, Tiger Tooth, Damascus Steel, Ultraviolet

Only 2 cases. The Navaja shares these cases with the Talon, Stiletto and Ursus Knives. Since the Talon is the most desired model, many Navaja skins enter the market as unwanted drops — which keeps prices consistently at the bottom. For Doppler, Fade or Marble Fade, you specifically need the Prisma Case.

How float and pattern affect Navaja Knife prices

Float value follows standard tiers. The compact blade size means wear is less noticeable than on larger knives, which narrows the FN-to-BS spread on most finishes. Crimson Web still has restricted minimum float, making FN copies rare.

Pattern seed has limited visual impact due to the small blade. Case Hardened blue gems add $150–600+, but the small surface shows less blue than larger models. Fade percentage matters ($20–30 gap between 80% and 100%), and Marble Fade fire and ice patterns add a modest premium (~1.3x).

Best Navaja Knife skins for the money

  • Best value in CS2: Doppler (~$102). A Doppler for around $100. Possibly the single best value knife skin in the entire game.
  • Best Fade: Fade (~$108). The cheapest Fade knife, period.
  • Best absolute budget: Rust Coat BS (~$41). The cheapest knife in CS2. Designed to look worn, so BS is the intended aesthetic.
  • Best cheap gold: Tiger Tooth (~$73). Gold finish, clean look, under $75. The perfect first premium knife.
  • Best Marble Fade: Marble Fade (~$100). The cheapest Marble Fade knife available.

Best Navaja Knife and glove combinations

  • Navaja Doppler Phase 2 + Moto Gloves Transport (~$141). Premium Doppler combo for ~$140 total. The cheapest Doppler + gloves pairing in CS2.
  • Navaja Fade + Broken Fang Gloves Yellow-banded (~$160). Warm gradient on both.
  • Navaja Tiger Tooth + Hydra Gloves Emerald (~$111). Gold and green for ~$110.
  • Navaja Marble Fade + Sport Gloves Amphibious (~$321). The gloves cost 2x the knife.
  • Navaja Rust Coat + Moto Gloves Transport (~$80). Cheapest possible knife + gloves setup.

Is the Navaja Knife worth buying?

The Navaja is the most divisive knife in CS2. Critics point to the small blade that makes finishes less visible, and the basic animation. But value matters: a Navaja Doppler for ~$102 delivers the same premium finish that costs $390 on a Bayonet, $1,810 on a Butterfly and $950 on a Karambit.

If you care about the finish itself and want to spend as little as possible, the Navaja is the rational choice. If you care about blade size, animation quality, and the impression your knife makes, save for a Flip Knife or Bayonet.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Navaja Knife in CS2?

Prices range from ~$41 (Rust Coat BS) to ~$299 (Crimson Web FN). Most trade between $42 and $130.

Is the Navaja Knife the cheapest CS2 knife?

Yes. The Navaja Knife Rust Coat BS at ~$41 is the cheapest knife skin in CS2.

What is the cheapest Doppler knife?

The Navaja Knife Doppler at approximately $102. Shadow Daggers Doppler (~$90) is slightly cheaper.

Does the Navaja have Gamma Doppler?

No. The Navaja has 18 finishes: 12 original + 6 Chroma (Doppler, Fade, Marble Fade, Tiger Tooth, Damascus Steel, Ultraviolet). No Gamma finishes.

What cases have the Navaja Knife?

Two cases: the Horizon Case (August 2018) and Prisma Case (March 2019). Prisma is needed for Doppler and Fade.

Navaja Knife or Gut Knife?

The Navaja is slightly cheaper (Rust Coat ~$41 vs Gut Boreal Forest ~$48). The Gut Knife has a larger blade and access to Gamma Doppler (Emerald). For pure value: Navaja. For more finishes and a bigger blade: Gut Knife.