Karambit Slaughter
About Karambit Slaughter
★ Karambit Slaughter applies a glossy tomato-red finish over a reflective zebra-stripe pattern, giving the karambit’s curved blade a layered mix of chrome, aluminum, and candy-coated color. Among Karambit skins in CS2, it is defined by this high-contrast abstract pattern work, with the dark handle and red finger ring framing the blade’s polished finish.
Release & Source
The Karambit Slaughter can be found in the CS:GO Weapon Case, ESports 2013 Case, and 9 more containers. The Karambit Slaughter is part of the Slaughter family.
Float Range & Wear
The Karambit Slaughter cannot drop in Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. The minimum float is 0, making Factory New the best available condition. The maximum float is 0.38, with Field-Tested being the worst available condition.
The Karambit Slaughter is a Covert-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~0.64%, making it one of the rarest Karambit skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crimson Weave Specialist Gloves are the closest thematic match because their deep red panels and black mesh echo the Slaughter blade’s red-and-silver finish. Sport Gloves Hedge Maze create a strong red-green contrast if you want a louder loadout, while Moto Gloves Blood Pressure keep the palette focused on red, black, and white. For a cleaner neutral option, Driver Gloves Black Tie work well with the knife’s silver spine and dark handle.
Red, black, and metallic weapon finishes pair best with the Karambit Slaughter. Good matches include the AK-47 Bloodsport, M4A4 Evil Daimyo, USP-S Kill Confirmed, Glock-18 Water Elemental, and Desert Eagle Code Red. If you want a simpler inventory theme, black finishes like the AK-47 Red Laminate and M4A1-S Player Two also sit well next to the knife without competing with its pattern.
Yes. The curved karambit blade gives the Slaughter finish more visible surface area than many other knives, so the red candy coat and reflective silver striping read clearly in CS2 lighting. It appeals most to players who want a classic red knife finish rather than the gemstone look of Dopplers or the worn style of Case Hardened and Blue Steel.
Its popularity comes from combining one of the most recognized knife models in Counter-Strike with a long-established red finish that has been in the game since early weapon cases. The karambit inspect animation and ring handle already make the model stand out, and the Slaughter finish adds a clean, high-contrast color scheme that fits many red-themed loadouts. It also has broad appeal because it is available in both regular and StatTrak versions.
