About Butterfly Knife Black Laminate

The ★ Butterfly Knife Black Laminate pairs the butterfly knife’s distinctive balisong frame with a dark laminate handle and a stonewashed blade finish. Its muted black-and-steel palette gives this Butterfly Knife a more understated look than many knife skins, while the freely pivoting design remains the defining visual feature.

Release & Source

The Butterfly Knife Black Laminate can be found in the Operation Riptide Case and Dreams & Nightmares Case. The Butterfly Knife Black Laminate is part of the Black Laminate family.

Float Range & Wear

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The Butterfly Knife Black Laminate 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.

Rarity

RarityCovert
Drop Chance~0.64%

The Butterfly Knife Black Laminate is a Covert-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~0.64%, making it one of the rarest Butterfly Knife skins in CS2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best gloves with Butterfly Knife Black Laminate?

Driver Gloves Black Tie match the knife’s black-and-white palette and keep the loadout understated. Specialist Gloves Mogul add navy and black tones that still fit the darker finish, while Moto Gloves Smoke Out keep the same monochrome direction with a bulkier look. These options work because the Black Laminate has a muted blade and dark handle rather than bright color accents.

What goes well with the Butterfly Knife Black Laminate?

Dark, neutral weapon skins fit this knife best, especially AK-47 Slate, M4A1-S Printstream, and USP-S Ticket to Hell. If you want a slightly warmer contrast, Desert Eagle Conspiracy and Glock-18 Night also pair cleanly without clashing with the black laminate finish. Sticker crafts with white or silver elements usually match better than neon colors.

Why is a butterfly knife illegal?

Butterfly knives are restricted or banned in some countries because their balisong design allows very fast opening and easy concealment. Laws vary by region, so legality depends on local rules about blade length, carry, and knife mechanisms. In CS2, that real-world background is simply part of the item description and does not affect in-game use.

Why are CS2 butterfly knives so expensive?

Butterfly knives are usually priced above many other knife types because the inspect and draw animations are uniquely popular, which keeps demand high across many finishes. Supply is also limited by case availability and unboxing odds, and finishes like Black Laminate benefit from interest in darker, easier-to-match inventories. StatTrak versions are typically rarer still, which can further separate listings.