★ Survival Knife | Case Hardened (Minimal Wear)

Skin overview

The Case Hardened finish turns the Survival Knife blade into a patchwork of blue, purple and gold, each copy with its own spread of colour. In Minimal Wear the steel keeps almost all of its sheen, and the few fine marks near the edge are hard to spot in hand. It gives nearly the same look as the cleanest grade at a less strict condition.

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.

The remaining qualities of this skin: Factory New, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred.

How the skin looks in Minimal Wear

The finish covers only the blade: the tip and the gut hook area carry blue, violet and pinkish patches, which fade into gold and pale yellow toward the slotted middle and the guard. The serrated section near the base of the blade and the cut-out slot show the same warm, mottled metal.

A few very fine marks may appear on the cutting edge and near the tip. The colours of the patina stay practically as rich as in Factory New. In game the difference from the cleanest grade is hard to notice without inspecting closely. The flat of the blade, the slot area and the handle remain clean.

Minimal Wear quality — float range 0.07–0.15

The float of ★ Survival Knife | Case Hardened ranges from 0 to 1; the Minimal Wear quality covers 0.07–0.15 — 8% 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:

• Shattered Web Case
• Fracture Case

Price by quality

Among 17 skins of the Survival 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 42% dearer than the regular one.

What to check before buying

• Look at the pattern on both sides of the blade, since the amount and placement of blue differ from copy to copy.
• Check where the float sits within the wear grade, especially near the borders between grades.
• Inspect the cutting edge, the tip and the serrations, as they show scratches first.
• Check whether the copy has StatTrak™ or a name tag if that matters to you.

Who the Minimal Wear quality suits

• Buyers who want an almost clean look without demanding the top grade.
• Players who care about the pattern but accept a few barely visible marks.
• A sensible balance between condition and appearance.