A CS:GO Knife Guide

Welcome to the steam market! Here you will find all sorts of skins. From knives to AK-47s, your wallet is going to be the limit. In the following guide, I will help you understand the basics of CS:GO knives.

Firstly, we are going to talk about knife skins. I prefer the butterfly as it has a unique animation. There are a lot of skin styles to choose from. From lore to safari mesh, the skins can get very expensive. Depending on your budget, you should choose the knife you like. The knives are just like NFTs, you pay for the status of a rich man, that owns an expensive CS:GO skin which also happens to look nice.

How can I purchase a knife?

If you are new to the CS:GO market, and you don’t know the prices, I recommend you purchase the skins directly from the Steam market. You will need to add the funds needed through steam’s payment platform. On the skin market page, you can place a buy offer if you want to make an offer for the skin. You can also buy the skin for cheaper, depending on the offers.

What knives can I purchase?

Currently, CS:GO has 15 knife groups: Bayonets, Flip Knives, Gut Knives, Karambits, M9 Bayonets, Huntsman Knives, Butterfly Knives, Falchion Knives, Shadow Daggers, Urus Knives, Bowie Knives, Navaja Knives, Stiletto Knives, and Talon Knives. Every knife comes in different finishes such as Lore, Rust Coat, Gamma Doppler, etc.

Do knives give the player an advantage?

No, think of knives just as simple customizations to the default model. CS:GO is one of the games that aren’t “pay to win”, as it is a competitive game that is well-calibrated.

How does the market work?

Let’s say you purchased your new Bayonet Lore Minimal wear and the current price is $730. The market works just as stocks do, so if a large number of people are going to sell the knife for $500, the price is going to drop to $500. The market is very volatile, so be careful if you’re going to approach it as a trading platform.

What precautions should you take after purchasing an expensive knife?

After purchasing your brand new knife, it is recommended to set your profile to friends only, as scammers and bots are going to add you instantly. From my own experience, almost anyone that tries to add you for a trade is going to be a scammer, so don’t waste your time. Do not lend your knife to friends without double-checking or speaking with them on a social media platform, as bots can duplicate your friend’s profile, so they can scam you.

 

In the end, you should enjoy your knife, as it is a big investment in your CS:GO career. Even if it’s a cheap knife, do not let other people discourage you, as it is your investment, bought with your own money. The CS:GO community is always going to have haters, but you should always focus on yourself.

 

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