Flip Knife | Case Hardened Blue Gem Patterns, Prices & Drop Chances in CS2 (CS:GO)

CS2 (CS:GO) knives are arguably the most iconic and sought-after cosmetic items in the game. To get one of them through a case opening is always exciting and thrilling. However, more breathtaking is obtaining one of the valuable patterns, such as the Blue Gem. Today, we want to explore one of the mid-tier knives that also offers rare blue colorations on its blade — Flip Knife | Case Hardened. Do you know how to get that skin? What’s the price of it? And what’s the difference between all the patterns? Read forward to explore the answers and add one of its Blue Gems to your collection!

Flip Knife Case Hardened Patterns Explained

As is known, the Flip Knife is based on the real-life Benchmade 860 Bedlam Folding Knife. In CS2 (CS:GO), it is one of the mid-tier knives, popular due to its equip animation and being the best option in the mid-price range among all CS2 knife types. One more advantage lies in the clean look of skins for the Flip Knife at high float levels.

Flip Knife | Case Hardened is one of the top-class skins, featuring a classic style. Valve introduced it on August 14, 2013, as part of the “The Arms Deal” update.

The main eye-catching detail of this Flip Knife, similar to other Case Hardened finishes, is the availability of Blue Gem patterns. These patterns differ from the standard ones by the high amount of blue coloration on the blade and the minimal number of yellow (gold). Valve creates Case Hardened finishes through the case-hardening process, which makes each pattern unique and features a gold and blue color scheme.

Flip Knife | Case Hardened with Blue Gem patterns is one of the rarest Special Items in CS2 (CS:GO). Less than 15% of all Case Hardened patterns are Blue Gems, but the best seeds have significantly fewer numbers (less than 1%). This is the main reason for extremely rare drop odds and high value of them.

Patterns

Now, let’s explore the Blue Gem Flip Knife patterns in detail and find the difference among them. First, there are four tiers, each with its number of seeds. Every tier corresponds to the approximate amount of blue coloration on the blade. For a better understanding, we provide a short list with all meanings below:

• Tier 1: more than 95%
• Tier 2: from 80% to 95%
• Tier 3: from 65% to 80%
• Tier 4: from 50% to 65%

In other words, Flip Knife | Case Hardened patterns from Tier 1 have the highest amount of blue. Tier 4 patterns have the lowest number of blue coloration, but are still considered Blue Gems.

Here is a table with all Tiers for Flip Knife | Case Hardened Blue Gem patterns:

Tier 0	670
Tier 1	321, 151, 592, 661, 555
Tier 2	828, 955, 179, 387, 844, 168, 868, 363, 791, 750, 823, 103, 760
Tier 3	996, 969, 905, 169, 695, 532, 577, 879, 770, 733, 715, 209, 872, 526, 456, 13, 681, 430, 189, 112, 887, 689, 28, 628, 228, 137, 878, 922, 4, 768, 479, 961, 690, 278, 429, 325
Tier 4	557, 426, 935, 892, 349, 575, 704, 648, 888, 724, 147, 481, 403, 450, 850, 775, 281, 82, 428, 396, 497, 795, 126, 2, 525, 344, 985, 81, 512, 468, 381, 74, 434, 849, 862, 847, 809, 310, 698, 447, 927, 65, 790, 948, 685, 453, 200, 978, 236, 970, 894, 306, 235, 645, 950, 172, 139, 519, 202, 333, 14, 149, 782, 814, 227, 463, 617, 9, 397, 389, 92, 178, 442, 493, 470, 708, 215, 261, 627, 443, 622, 564, 122, 34, 286, 187, 806, 843, 242, 558, 788

As you can see, there is also Tier 0, which usually contains the best Blue Gems. These patterns are even better than Tier 1 seeds. You should be fortunate to obtain that Blue Gem through a case opening.

Let’s take a closer look at these patterns from each Tier for a better understanding.

Pattern #670 Tier 0

Here, you can see the best Flip Knife Blue Gem — pattern #670. It has the highest amount of blue coloration on its blade and, undoubtedly, is a perfect example of Blue Gems.

Pattern #321 Tier 1

The next Flip Knife Blue Gem is seed #321, which belongs to Tier 1. As you can notice, it has less blue coloration in contrast to the pattern #670, but is still a valuable and rare item, which will be a great addition to any collection of CS2 (CS:GO) skins.

Pattern #828 Tier 2

Pattern #828 from Tier 2 is also a valuable seed, with a potential price of around $1,000. Also, that tier has more patterns, which means the rarity of them is lower than the previous one.

Pattern #430 Tier 3

Pattern #430 (Tier 3) has one of the lowest amounts of blue coloration. At the same time, you can easily find an offer on the marketplace and buy it directly, as the price is equal to standard patterns.

Pattern #74 Tier 4

Lastly, here you can see pattern #74, which is Tier 4. That seed is one of the less valuable Blue Gems. Additionally, it features an eye-catching design and could be a great addition to any loadout.

Pattern difference

As you can see, the pattern difference lies in the amount of blue coloration on the blade. Flip Knife | Case Hardened Blue Gem seeds from Tier 1 have the highest number of blue in contrast with other tiers. The Tier 4 patterns contain the lowest number of blue coloration among all Blue Gems, but still are valuable, rare, and are a great addition to your collection of CS2 (CS:GO) skins.

Moreover, you can easily combine Blue Gem Flip Knife with many Gloves. We already gather the best knife glove combos in our blog. Additionally, you can opt for the most expensive gloves to create a distinctive and luxurious look that will capture all attention during the match.

How to Get Flip Knife Case Hardened?

Now, it’s time to learn how to obtain Flip Knife | Case Hardened. The most popular way to get any skin and item is by case opening. You can find Flip Knife in several cases. For a better understanding, we provide a list of them below:

• CS:GO Weapon Case
• CS:GO Weapon Case 2
• CS:GO Weapon Case 3
• eSports 2013 Case
• eSports 2013 Winter Case
• eSports 2014 Summer Case
• Operation Bravo Case
• Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
• Operation Vanguard Weapon Case
• Revolver Case
• Winter Offensive Weapon Case

You also have a chance to get Case Hardened Flip Knife here on Hellcase in the following cases: Knives CS2 Case, Hardened CS2 Case, Shiny Knives CS2 Case (CS:GO), and Flip CS2 Case.

Another option is to buy the skin you need directly. Let’s explore all the options.

Steam Market

Steam, as you know, is a primary place for any gamer. Here, you can find anything you need (or the main part of it), including CS2 (CS:GO) skins and items. The primary detail is that the Steam Market is an official Valve platform, which has its pros and cons. For example, Steam Market has a high security level. Moreover, with the last update, it’s easier to avoid scammers stealing skins.

At the same time, once you top up your balance or sell skins to other users, you cannot withdraw your funds — they are blocked in the Steam ecosystem.

In-Game Trading

One more option you have is In-Game Trading. Here, each user can exchange one skin for another. For example, you have a duplicate or a skin you don’t like. By using In-Game Trading, you can offer it to a user who owns Flip Knife | Case Hardened, which is also one of Blue Gem patterns.

At the same time, it’s also a place for high risks and scams. You should avoid trades, which look too good to be true. And don’t accept the offers then users promise to send costs for skin outside of the platform.

Third-Party Platforms

Lastly, you have an option to buy a skin by using Third-Party Platforms. It’s one of the most popular ways to get a nice addition to the collection of CS2 (CS:GO) skins due to several reasons. First, these platforms could have a wider selection of skins (such as rare Flip Knife | Case Hardened Blue Gem patterns). Additionally, you can often find bonuses and discounts, which lower the final price.

But, of course, the main reason to use Third-Party Platforms is the various ways to deposit and withdraw money. It’s a great variant for players who want to invest in skins and sell them for real funds. At the same time, you should double-check each platform before using it. Avoid websites with too-good-to-be-true offers (such as half the actual value or even less).

In general, no matter which way you choose to obtain a Case Hardened Flip Knife, you also need to know the knife commands to use it effectively during any round.

How much does a Flip Knife Case Hardened cost?

As you already know how to obtain a Flip Knife, you also need to know its price. In short, the value of Flip Knife | Case Hardened ranges from $200 to $500. The cost difference depends on the wear condition and availability of the StatTrack system. Here, we share a table with all average prices for a better understanding:

	Factory New	Minimal Wear	Field-Tested	Well-Worn	Battle-Scarred
Standard	$390.00	$260.00	$230.00	$210.00	$200.00
StatTrack version	$460.00	$310.00	$270.00	$240.00	$280.00

At the same time, the price of Flip Knife Blue Gem patterns could be much higher. For example, the price of Tier 2 Blue Gems begins from $1,000. Tier 3 and Tier 4 costs are less and sometimes equal to standard patterns. But the price of Tier 1 seeds ranges from $5,000 to $10,000, depending on the wear level and availability of the StatTrack system.

Unlocking the Flip Knife Case Hardened: Float and Wear Values

Аs many other CS2 (CS:GO) skins, Flip Knife | Case Hardened is available in all float levels and wear conditions. For a better understanding, we provide a table below:

Factory New	0.00 – 0.07
Minimal Wear	0.07 – 0.15
Field-Tested	0.15 – 0.38
Well-Worn	0.38 – 0.45
Battle-Scarred	0.45 – 1.00

In other words, the lower the number of float values, the higher the wear conditions. Moreover, it usually directly affects the price of the skin, meaning Factory New condition costs higher than Battle-Scarred wear level. And, for sure, it also applies to Blue Gem patterns.

Odds of Getting a Blue Gem Flip Knife

As you know, CS2 (CS:GO) Knives are one of the rarest skins in the game. The official drop odds are around 0.26%, or approximately 1 in 385 case openings. Still, the chance of getting any CS2 Flip Knife | Case Hardened Blue Gem pattern is much lower. As we mentioned earlier, Blue Gems consist of less than 15% of all Case Hardened patterns, which means the odds of getting any of the Blue Gem patterns are approximately 0.038%. For Tier 1 seeds, that number is lower — around 0.00156%.

Future Market Value of Flip Knife Case Hardened

Flip Knife | Case Hardened, especially its Blue Gem patterns, is one of the most popular and valuable items in CS2 (CS:GO), even years after its release. Moreover, its price has increased 6.7 times, from $66 to $400, over the last ten years. The cost of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Blue Gems exceeds thousands of dollars, and it continues to rise due to the impact of collectors and player demand.

As additional information, the number of offers is limited, and only a few dozen users own high-value patterns. Combining these facts, we can say that Flip Knife | Case Hardened has a high investment potential even with standard patterns.

To Sum Up

Flip Knife | Case Hardened is a great Special Item, which has perfect equip animation, a unique visual design, and undoubtedly high rarity. As a bonus, you can easily pair it with various gloves to create a distinctive style. Alternatively, you can go further and collect the entire Case Hardened skins family.

Remember to explore other Blue Gems on Hellcase Blog. By using our guides, you can easily get one of these valued skins and become the owner of an eye-catching finish. Stay tuned!

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