The standout characteristic of a gut knife is the gut hook located on the spine of its blade. Initially designed to assist in field dressing game, this gut hook excels at slicing through fibrous materials such as rope, webbing, and safety belts effortlessly. The blade features a stunning color case-hardened finish achieved by heating wood charcoal at high temperatures. After all, a touch of color never hurt anyone!

The ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened made its debut in CS2 on August 14th, 2013, marking 11 years since its introduction. This iconic knife was released alongside the Revolver Case as part of the "The Arms Deal" update, solidifying its place in the game’s history.

The ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened can be acquired by opening one of the 11 different containers that feature this skin. These include the CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, and CS:GO Weapon Case 3. It's important to note that this skin is not associated with any specific collections.

With a popularity rating of 40%, the ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened is considered to have an average level of popularity in CS2. This popularity metric is derived from the daily sales volume and the skin's current market price.

The ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened stands out among 428 other knife skins in the game. Classified as a Covert rarity, this skin is considered an ultra-rare drop, boasting an estimated drop chance of only 0.26%.

The ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened is a premium skin in the CSGO universe, with a price range spanning from $146.34 to $494.56. Despite its higher cost, this sought-after knife skin is readily accessible and can be acquired from various marketplaces.

The float value for the ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened spans from 0.00 to 1.00, enabling the skin to be found across all exteriors. Additionally, each exterior variant has a corresponding StatTrak version available for the Case Hardened skin.

This Gut Knife showcases a stunning "Patina" style, featuring a distinctive Case Hardened finish. A patina is created through a chemical reaction that develops a durable, non-reactive shell over metal surfaces. In the real world, weapon patinas can be seen in various forms, including case hardening, cold bluing, and acid-induced patinas. The visual appeal of the Case Hardened finish is influenced by its pattern index. Additionally, this skin utilizes the classic legacy model.

The ★ Gut Knife | Case Hardened has garnered more than 7,000 votes on CSGOSKINS.GG, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.