Gut Knife Stained
(Battle-Scarred)About Gut Knife Stained
The ★ Gut Knife Stained pairs the Gut Knife’s distinctive hooked blade with a mottled forced-patina finish created to resemble lemon-and-mustard staining across the steel. On this knife, the irregular gray-blue marbling contrasts with the warm wooden handle, giving the Gut Knife Stained a utilitarian, weathered look that differs from more graphic or brightly colored knife finishes in CS2.
Release & Source
The Gut Knife Stained can be found in the CS:GO Weapon Case, ESports 2013 Case, and 9 more containers. The Gut Knife Stained is part of the Stained family.
Float Range & Wear
The Gut 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.
The Gut Knife Stained is a Covert-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~0.64%, making it one of the rarest Gut Knife skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gut Knife Stained has a muted silver-grey blade with a worn patina, so neutral or rugged gloves fit best. Driver Gloves Lunar Weave, Moto Gloves Smoke Out, and Hand Wraps Duct Tape all match the blade’s grey tones without adding clashing color. If you want a slightly cleaner contrast, Specialist Gloves Mogul also work because the cool blue-grey accents stay in the same palette.
This knife pairs best with weapon skins that use grey, black, or subdued metallic finishes. AK-47 Slate, M4A1-S Night Terror, USP-S Stainless, Desert Eagle Night, and MP7 Armor Core all fit the industrial, worn look of Stained. If you want a slightly brighter combo, AWP Asiimov can work because the knife stays neutral while the rifle carries the color.
The Gut Knife is a practical budget knife in CS2 because it gives you a distinct silhouette and knife animations at a lower price than most other knife types. Its main drawback is that the shape and gut hook are more divisive than cleaner models like the Bayonet or Karambit. If you care more about value and recognizable knife presence than prestige, it is a solid choice.
Among regular Gut Knife finishes, Doppler gems such as Sapphire, Ruby, and Black Pearl are usually the top-end options, with Gamma Doppler Emerald also near the top depending on market conditions. Those finishes are priced far above more common patterns like Stained, Safari Mesh, or Urban Masked. Exact rankings shift with availability, StatTrak status, and wear, but gem-finish Dopplers are generally the peak for Gut Knife pricing.
