Alright, so I wanted to see what the absolute cheapest knife in CS is, and honestly, it was a bit of a rollercoaster. Here’s how it all went down.
The Hunt Begins
First, I jumped straight into the game, figuring I’d just poke around the in-game market. Boy, was I wrong. I quickly remembered that everything is much easier on external markets.

So, I started browsing, my eyes peeled for anything that looked remotely affordable. I mean, we all know knives can go for crazy amounts, so I was setting my expectations real low.
Narrowing It Down
After some digging, I saw a few patterns emerge. The most common budget-friendly options were:
- Navaja Knife
- Shadow Daggers
- Gut Knife
- And some others.
These kept popping up with finishes like “Safari Mesh,” “Scorched,” and “Forest DDPAT” – basically, the ones that nobody really wants, and in battle-scared condition.
The “Winner”
In the end I found some really cheap options.
It mostly depends on external markets, and prices fluctuate, and you know, it’s a constant dance.
The Takeaway
My main takeaway from this little experiment? Even the “cheapest” knife is still a knife in CS. It’s a cosmetic item, and it’s gonna cost you something. But hey, if you’re just itching to ditch the default knife and don’t want to break the bank, there are options out there. You just gotta be patient and a bit of a bargain hunter!