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About This Skin

Description

Introducing the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand, a custom-designed balisong known for its unique fan-like blade opening. This feature allows for quick deployment and concealment, making it a sought-after item among collectors. Due to its nature, butterfly knives are illegal in several countries. The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand features a striking black and purple design, enhanced with artistic metallic markings.

History

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand made its debut in CS2 on September 21, 2021, as part of the Dreams & Nightmares Case, which launched with the "Operation Riptide" update.

Origin

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is available by opening a Dreams & Nightmares Case or an Operation Riptide Case. This skin is not part of any collections.

Popularity

With a popularity rating of 95%, the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is a highly sought-after item in CS2. This popularity reflects the skin's daily sales volume and its market price, solidifying its position as one of the top choices for players.

Rarity

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is among 428 Knife skins available. This skin is classified as Covert, making the Freehand an ultra-rare item with an estimated drop chance of just 0.26%.

Availability

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is a high-value skin, priced between $939.03 and $1,265.96. Luckily, it's readily available across various markets for purchase.

Versions

The float value for the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand ranges from 0.00 to 0.48, making this skin available in all exteriors. Each exterior also has a StatTrak version of the Freehand.

Finish Style

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand features an "Anodized Multicolored" design with a unique Freehand finish. This style showcases a vibrant multicolored pattern, achieved through techniques like silk-screening or stencils. Predominantly tinted in purple, the appearance of the Freehand finish varies based on its pattern index. This skin utilizes the classic legacy model.