AK-47 Slate
About AK-47 Slate
AK-47 Slate applies a monochrome black-on-black finish to the rifle, with subtle slate-toned variation across the receiver, handguard, and stock. Compared with more elaborate AK-47 skins in CS2, the AK-47 Slate stands out for its restrained, all-dark custom paint job and minimalist industrial look.
Release & Source
The AK-47 Slate can be found in the Snakebite Case.
Float Range & Wear
The AK-47 Slate is available in all conditions, from Factory New to Battle-Scarred. The higher the float value, the more scratches and wear will be visible on the skin.
The AK-47 Slate is a Restricted-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~15.98%, making it one of the more common AK-47 skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
AK-47 Slate works best with clean monochrome or metallic stickers because the finish is almost entirely black. Good options include 4x Team Liquid (Stockholm 2021) Holos for blue contrast, 4x FURIA (Antwerp 2022) Holos for a black-and-gold look, 4x G2 Esports (Stockholm 2021) Holos for silver tones, or 4x Lambda Holo for a simple futuristic craft. Paper stickers like Skulltorgeist or Battle Scarred can also fit if you want a lower-cost black-themed build.
Yes, AK-47 Slate is popular in CS2 because it has a very clean finish that does not distract from the weapon model. Its simple black surface makes sticker crafts stand out clearly, which is one of the main reasons players choose it over busier AK finishes. It is a practical pick if you want an AK skin that works with many inventories and sticker themes.
AK-47 Slate is commonly used for 4x sticker crafts because the black base lets holo and foil effects stay readable. Popular examples include 4x Cloud9 (Antwerp 2022) Holos, 4x Imperial Esports (Rio 2022) Holos, 4x Natus Vincere (Stockholm 2021) Holos, or 4x Copenhagen Flames (Antwerp 2022) Holos. If you want a non-team craft, 4x Lambda Holo or mixed silver stickers like Drug War Veteran can keep the rifle understated.
Yes, AK-47 Slate is widely considered one of the better AK craft bases in CS2 because it has a neutral black finish with very little visual clutter. That gives stickers more contrast than on skins like AK-47 Redline or AK-47 Nightwish, where the underlying artwork competes for attention. It is especially useful for full 4x holo crafts and clean theme-based sticker builds.

