If you play Counter-Strike 2, you already know the truth:
everyone wants a knife.

Whether you’re chasing a Karambit Fade, a Butterfly Slaughter, or one of the new CS2 finishes, picking the right case gives you the highest chance of getting the knife you truly want.

If you’re still learning how CS2’s economy works or why cases drop, check out the full breakdown here:
CS2 Economy Guide

This guide covers every CS2 case with knives, the best cases to open, knife odds, and which cases give the highest value.

Knife Odds in CS2

Knife odds are extremely low across all cases:

• Rare Special Item (Knife): 0.26%
  
• Roughly 1 knife every 385 cases
  

If you want to understand float values for knives after you unbox them:
CS2 Float Guide

Best CS2 Knife Cases (Ranked)

Top 5 Knife Cases

1. Huntsman Weapon Case – Best overall value
   
2. Prisma 2 Case – Budget-friendly + Doppler knives
   
3. Spectrum 2 Case – Marble Fade & Doppler jackpot
   
4. Gamma 2 Case – Emerald Karambit potential
   
5. Chroma 3 Case – Affordable & balanced

Complete List of CS2 Cases with Knives

1. Huntsman Weapon Case

Case: Huntsman Weapon Case

Price: $8.52

Knives: Huntsman Knife
Top finishes: Fade, Slaughter, Crimson Web
Great for players wanting a good-value iconic knife.

If you play maps like Ancient or Cache while farming drops, these callouts help:

2. Operation Breakout Case

Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case

Price: $7.78

Knives: Butterfly Knife
Top finishes: Fade, Urban Masked, Case Hardened

This is one of the most expensive knife cases because it contains OG Butterfly finishes.

3. Prisma Case

Case: Prisma Case

Price: $1.22

Knives: Stiletto, Talon, Ursus, Navaja
A beginner-friendly knife case with good resale skins.

4. Prisma 2 Case

Case: Prisma 2 Case

Price: $1.29

Knives: Same as Prisma
Top drops: Marble Fade Talon, Doppler Ursus
One of the best budget knife cases.

If you want to calculate profit chances more accurately:
CS2 Trade-Up Calculator Guide

5. Spectrum Case

Case: Spectrum Case

Price: $4.11

Knives: Butterfly Knife
Top finishes: Autotronic, Damascus, Tiger Tooth

6. Spectrum 2 Case

Case: Spectrum 2 Case

Price: $3.06

Knives: Butterfly Knife
Top finishes: Doppler (Ruby, Sapphire, Black Pearl), Marble Fade
High jackpot potential.

7. Gamma Case

Case: Gamma Case

Price: $3.35

Knives: Bayonet, Flip, Gut, Karambit, M9 Bayonet
Finish style: Gamma Doppler
Emerald Karambit = Ultimate jackpot.

8. Gamma 2 Case

Case: Gamma 2 Case

Price: $3.32

Same knives as Gamma 1, better-priced case.

To understand why players consider Karambit finishes special:

9. Chroma Case

Case: Chroma Case

Price: $4.93

Knives: Bayonet, Karambit, Flip, M9
Finish theme: Chroma
Great for Fade lovers.

10. Chroma 2 Case

Case: Chroma 2 Case

Price: $3.40

Similar pool, better overall skin lineup.

11. Chroma 3 Case

Case: Chroma 3 Case

Price: $3.24

Best value Chroma case for budget knife hunters.

12. Falchion Case

Case: Falchion Case

Price: $1.60

Knives: Falchion
Cheap entry point for beginners.

13. Revolver Case

Case: Revolver Case

Price: $3.03

Knives: Falchion
More of a nostalgic opening case.

14. Shadow Case

Case: Shadow Case

Price: $1.67

Knives: Shadow Daggers
Polarizing knives, but Tiger Tooth looks incredible.

Comparison Table: Best Knife Cases

Rank	Case Name	Knives	Highlights	Who Should Open
1	Huntsman	Huntsman	Fade + Slaughter finishes	Value hunters
2	Prisma 2	Talon, Stiletto, more	Dopplers	Budget users
3	Spectrum 2	Butterfly	Doppler gems	High rollers
4	Gamma 2	Karambit/M9/Bayo	Emerald potential	Rare skin hunters
5	Chroma 3	Chroma knives	Best cheap case	Casual players

Which Case Should YOU Open?

Best Budget Knife Case

• Prisma 2
  
• Chroma 3
  

Best Premium Case

• Spectrum 2
  
• Gamma 2
  

Best Case for Butterfly Knives

• Spectrum
  
• Spectrum 2
  
• Operation Breakout
  

For Dopplers / Rubies / Sapphires

• Spectrum 2
  
• Gamma series
  

If you’re improving your aim before grinding matchmaking or drops:
CS2 Beginner Guide
How to Get Better at CS2

How to Get More Cases for Free

You receive one case per weekly XP reward.
To understand how this system works:
CS2 Drops Guide
How to Get Cases in CS2

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which CS2 case has the best knives?

Spectrum 2, Gamma 2, Huntsman, and Operation Breakout.

Which case has Karambit knives?

Gamma, Gamma 2, Chroma series, and Huntsman.

Which case has Butterfly knives?

Spectrum 1, Spectrum 2, and Operation Breakout.

What are the odds of getting a knife?

Around 0.26% (1 in 385 cases).

If you want to compare knife values after unboxing.
Most Expensive CS2 Knives Guide

Final Thoughts

Knife cases in CS2 all offer different rewards, risks, and values. Choosing the right case depends on whether you want a specific knife, a specific finish, or simply the best chances for a cool drop.

If you want to dive deeper into knife investing or want help identifying patterns.
CS2 Inspect Guide
CS2 Knife Odds Guide