The standout characteristic of a gut knife is its distinctive gut hook located on the spine of the blade. Initially favored for field dressing game, the gut hook excels at slicing through fibrous materials, such as rope, webbing, or safety belts, with remarkable ease. While the exterior surfaces may show some rust, the knife remains fully functional. Not everyone feels the need to conceal their less-than-savory actions.

The ★ Gut Knife | Rust Coat made its debut in CS2 on January 8, 2015, marking its introduction to the game after 10 years. This iconic skin was launched as part of the Chroma 3 Case, coinciding with the release of the "Full Spectrum" update.

The ★ Gut Knife | Rust Coat is obtainable by opening a Chroma 2 Case, Chroma 3 Case, or Chroma Case container. It's important to note that this skin is not included in any specific collections.

Currently boasting a remarkable popularity rating of 95%, the ★ Gut Knife | Rust Coat stands out as one of the most sought-after items in CS2. This high level of popularity is determined by both the daily sales volume and the pricing of the skin, solidifying its status among top-tier CS:GO skins.

The ★ Gut Knife | Rust Coat stands out among 428 unique Knife skins. With its Covert rarity, the Rust Coat is classified as an ultra-rare drop, boasting an estimated drop chance of only 0.26%.

The ★ Gut Knife | Rust Coat is an affordable skin, priced between $89.53 and $108.51. Thankfully, this popular item is readily accessible, with availability across various markets.

The float value for the ★ Gut Knife | Rust Coat varies between 0.40 and 1.00, placing this skin in the Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred categories. Additionally, for each exterior condition, there is a StatTrak variant available for the Rust Coat.

This Gut Knife features a stunning "Patina" design, enhanced by the Rust Coat finish. In the world of patinas, the term refers to a chemical process that creates a durable, non-reactive shell over metal surfaces. Real-world applications of weapon patinas encompass methods such as case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. This specific skin showcases a predominantly gray color palette, giving it a unique appearance. The visual characteristics of the Rust Coat finish can vary based on its pattern index. Additionally, this skin utilizes the classic legacy model.

The ★ Gut Knife | Rust Coat boasts an impressive 11.6K votes on CSGOSKINS.GG, resulting in a remarkable average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Notably, this skin is currently owned by the renowned professional CS2 player f0rest.