★ Flip Knife | Damascus Steel (Field-Tested)

Skin overview

In Field-Tested the ★ Flip Knife | Damascus Steel still reads as a patterned steel blade, but the layers lose some of their depth and light scratches show along the edge. The olive handle with its diagonal grooves keeps the knife recognisable from any angle. A sensible grade for those who want the Damascus finish without paying for perfection.

Item type: knife. Covert is the top weapon rarity: usually the most prominent items of a collection or case.

Patina: an aged metal surface; wear is part of the design, so the gap between qualities is less visible.

Other qualities of this skin: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred.

Appearance in Field-Tested

The blade carries a grey Damascus pattern of flowing, layered lines that follow the curve from the base to the acute point. The spine near the base has a row of serrations, and the steel there shows the same wavy layers.

Light scratches run along the edge and the tip, and the serrations start to look slightly worn. The Damascus layers lose some depth but remain readable over most of the blade. In game the knife still looks like patterned steel during inspect. The handle remains mostly clean.

Field-Tested quality — float range 0.15–0.38

The float of ★ Flip Knife | Damascus Steel ranges from 0 to 0.5; the Field-Tested quality covers 0.15–0.38 — 46% of this skin’s scale. The lower the float within the range, the cleaner the surface looks and the higher a copy is usually priced.

Where the skin comes from: collection and case

It drops as a rare special item from:

• Chroma Case (on sale since Jan 8, 2015)
• Chroma 2 Case (on sale since Apr 15, 2015)
• Chroma 3 Case

Price by quality

Among 18 skins of the Flip Knife in the Covert grade and this quality, this skin ranks 7th by price, counting from the dearest.

StatTrak™ version

There is also a the StatTrak™ version: the counter on the weapon tracks kills. Right now it is 2% dearer than the regular one.

What to check before buying

• Check where the float sits within the wear grade, since a low value keeps the Damascus layers noticeably sharper.
• Look closely at the edge, tip and serrations in the inspect view, as they show wear first.
• Compare the contrast of the pattern on the flat of the blade between offers in the same grade.
• Check whether the copy is StatTrak™ or carries a name tag if that matters to you.

Who the Field-Tested quality suits

• Players who want a recognisable Damascus knife for everyday play.
• Buyers looking for a balance between appearance and cost.
• Conclusion: a practical middle choice that still shows the pattern.