About Butterfly Knife Stained

The ★ Butterfly Knife Stained applies a forced patina finish to the butterfly knife’s blade, creating a mottled mix of gray and blue discoloration that gives the metal a weathered, chemical-treated look. Paired with the balisong’s distinctive split handle and fan-style opening design, the Stained pattern stands out among Butterfly Knife finishes for its uneven, tarnished surface rather than painted graphics or polished metal.

Release & Source

The Butterfly Knife Stained can be found in the Operation Breakout Weapon Case. The Butterfly Knife Stained is part of the Stained family.

Float Range & Wear

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The Butterfly Knife Stained 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 Stained 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 Stained?

Neutral and metallic gloves work best with Butterfly Knife Stained because the blade has a mottled silver-gray patina. Specialist Gloves Mogul, Moto Gloves Smoke Out, and Driver Gloves Black Tie all match the knife’s steel-heavy look without introducing clashing colors. For a darker loadout, Hand Wraps Duct Tape also fit the worn industrial finish.

What goes well with the Butterfly Knife Stained?

Weapon skins with black, gray, or muted finishes pair naturally with Butterfly Knife Stained. Good matches include AK-47 Slate, M4A1-S Basilisk, USP-S Stainless, Desert Eagle Night, and AWP Graphite. These skins keep the loadout consistent with the knife’s patina finish instead of pulling attention toward bright accent colors.

Why is a butterfly knife illegal?

Butterfly knives are restricted or banned in some countries and regions because local laws classify them as concealed or quick-deploy blades. The CS2 description references that real-world legal status, not any in-game restriction. The legal rules depend on where you live, so ownership, carry, and sale can all be treated differently.

Is owning a balisong illegal?

Owning a balisong is legal in some places and illegal or regulated in others, so there is no single worldwide rule. Laws may differ between simple ownership, carrying in public, and buying or importing one. In CS2, this only matters as flavor text for the Butterfly Knife model and does not affect gameplay or trading.