CS2 Stiletto Blue Gem Guide: Patterns, Prices & How to Get One
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CS2 knife skins are a highly coveted cosmetic item in the game. They are rare, expensive, and have a high investment potential for newcomers and experienced players. Moreover, each user can find the best knife for them: Stiletto, Shadow Daggers, Kukri, or Karambit, depending on their play style and preferences.
Today, we want to explore one of the pearls in Counter-Strike — Stiletto | Case Hardened with Blue Gem pattern. What’s the difference between each pattern? How hard is it to find a good one? What’s the Blue Gem Stiletto price? Let’s see the answers in our material in the next few minutes.
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Stiletto Case Hardened Patterns Explained
As we already mentioned, there are a lot of different knives in CS2: Stiletto, Talon, Skeleton, Shadow Daggers, and many others. You can explore each type in our previous material here.
All of these knives have amazing skins. You can easily find the one which suits you best. Still, today, we want to explore only one — Stiletto | Case Hardened. Valve introduced that skin on August 1, 2018, as part of the Danger Zone Case, alongside the “A New Horizon” update.
Stiletto | Case Hardened, such as the whole family of Case Hardened, has three main patterns: Gold, Purple, and Blue Gem. The last one is the most coveted and rarest pattern you can find. The reason for this lies in the number of blue coloring — the more blue on the skin, the higher its costs and the harder it is to find it.
Patterns
Let’s look at Stiletto Blue Gem patterns closer and find the difference between them. As we already noticed, Blue Gem is a pattern with significant blue coloration. The more blue coloration you see on a skin, the higher the quality. All Blue Gems are divided into 1, 2, 3, and 4 tiers.
Here is the table with all four tiers and the numbers of patterns for better understanding:
| Tier 1 | 182, 494, 713 |
| Tier 2 | 74, 92, 112, 139, 321, 322, 398, 407, 453, 664, 721, 798, 838, 868, 891, 905, 917, 965 |
| Tier 3 | 11, 29, 73, 82, 130, 147, 194, 208, 214, 242, 244, 248, 256, 269, 273, 278, 282, 283, 330, 332, 335, 341, 358, 371, 375, 387, 420, 442, 463, 470, 507, 510, 522, 632, 638, 670, 694, 720, 749, 776, 770, 782, 788, 803, 809, 811, 839, 842, 846, 853, 913, 928, 964, 919 |
| Tier 4 | 4, 13, 27, 30, 32, 34, 38, 42, 61, 67, 72, 136, 138, 151, 172, 179, 205, 216, 228, 230, 236, 254, 262, 265, 306, 310, 323, 377, 401, 405, 411, 414, 418, 424, 426, 429, 450, 457, 458, 466, 497, 499, 515, 517, 541, 547, 555, 575, 592, 598, 612, 622, 630, 631, 642, 648, 652, 655, 658, 661, 690, 695, 698, 708, 711, 717, 727, 767, 768, 773, 775, 793, 797, 799, 800, 808, 823, 841, 844, 849, 856, 858, 877, 881, 884, 885, 888, 889, 902, 914, 924, 942, 950, 955, 974, 975, 978, 989 |
Tier 1 includes only three patterns, approximately 1.7% of all Blue Gem patterns. The Stiletto | Case Hardened with these patterns is the most expensive and rarest in contrast to other tiers.
Tier 2 includes eighteen patterns, approximately 10.4% of all Blue Gem patterns.
Tier 3 includes fifty-four patterns, approximately 31.2% of all Blue Gem patterns.
Tier 3 includes ninety-eight patterns, approximately 56.6% of all Blue Gem patterns.
Pattern 182
Stiletto | Case Hardened pattern #182 is the most coveted skin of the Blue Gem pattern. The reason lies in the highest number of blue coloring, which covers the whole blade of the knife and even a part of the handle.
Pattern 838
Here, you can see the pattern #828, Tier 2. The number of blue coloration is already lower than at Tier 1 but still high.
Pattern 73
Pattern #73 is Tier 3, meaning you have even less blue on the Stiletto | Case Hardened skin. There is more Gold on the blade and the handle.
Pattern 414
The pattern #414 is Tier 4. Here, you have the lowest rate of blue coloration.
Pattern difference
The pattern difference lies in the number of blue colorations on each skin pattern. Moreover, this coloration directly affects the price of Stiletto | Case Hardened Blue Gem. For example, Tier 1 patterns could cost tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars even in Field-Tested wear conditions.
Also, the number of blue colorations affects the rarity of each pattern, which means you should be fortunate to earn Tier 1 patterns through opening CS2 cases because of the low odds of it.
How to Get Stiletto Case Hardened?
One of the main questions is how to get Stiletto | Case Hardened. There are two ways to find that skin and add it to your collection of CS2 items.
First, you can find it on Steam. It’s an official marketplace created by Valve. Moreover, here, you can be sure about your safety and transactions because of the high level of security. Still, there are higher prices for each item you want to buy.
The second way is using Third-Party Platforms, such as Hellcase. This type of marketplace usually offers a wide selection of skins (including the items not available on Steam) and different bonuses, which provide a lower price than on Steam. Still, it would help if you check other users’ reviews before using each platform.
Also, you can try your luck and open The Danger Zone Case or The Horizon Case here on Hellcase. Remember, Stiletto | Case Hardened is a rare CS2 item, meaning you have a slight chance of earning the coveted knife skin.Also, you can try your luck and open The Danger Zone Case or The Horizon Case. Remember, Stiletto | Case Hardened is a rare CS2 item, meaning you have a slight chance of earning the coveted knife skin.
You must also know the knife commands to use it effectively and impressively. You will find the whole list of commands here.
How much does a Stiletto Case Hardened cost?
The price range of Stiletto | Case Hardened lies from $400 to more than $800. The reason for that difference is a difference in float and wear values. We will explore that topic below.
At the same time, the Blue Gem Stiletto price is much higher. Moreover, the rarest patterns could cost a few thousands of dollars. For example, a Tier 1 Blue Gem Stiletto for Field-Tested quality could cost around $40,000. Tier 2 in Battle-Scarred wear condition (112 pattern) costs around $600. The last example is the price of Tier 3 in Battle-Scarred condition (256 pattern) is around $450.
Moreover, remember to combine your Stiletto Blue Gem with the right gloves. We already explored the best combos here to save you time.
Unlocking the Stiletto Case Hardened: Float and Wear Values
The Stiletto Case Hardened has the same float and wear values as other CS2 weapons. You can find that item in the following wear conditions: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred.
This is a table with float values, which indicate the level of each wear of the Stiletto Case Hardened:
| Factory New | 0.00 – 0.06 |
| Minimal Wear | 0.07 – 0.14 |
| Field-Tested | 0.15 – 0.37 |
| Well-Worn | 0.38 – 0.44 |
| Battle-Scarred | 0.45 – 1.00 |
As you can see, the lower the number, the higher the condition of the skin.
Odds of Getting a Blue Gem Pattern Stiletto
As you know, each knife skin has a low odds of being earned from crates, whether we talk about Stiletto, Skeleton, Shadow Daggers, Karambit, or others. The same thing works with Stiletto | Case Hardened with a Blue Gem pattern. The odds are extremely low. Blue Gem is considered one of the rarest and most coveted patterns.
It would be helpful if you knew there are close to one thousand patterns, including Gold and Purple patterns. All of them have the same odds, but the number of Blue Gem is the lowest. You must be lucky to get Blue Gem Stiletto through opening CS2 cases.
Future Market Value of Stiletto Case Hardened
Considering all the information, we could predict the future market value of Stiletto | Case Hardened, including Blue Gem patterns. In one word, the Blue Gem Stiletto price will be higher, and there is a critical reason for that.
The number of skins isn’t growing, and the offers in markets are accordingly limited. That means it would be harder to get Blue Gem Stiletto in the future. Moreover, there would be a problem with getting that skin in low-wear conditions, such as Factory New, Minimal Wear, or Field-Tested.
Also, there is the aforementioned influence of collectors on the price of Stiletto Blue Gem. Because of that, skin has a high investment potential for each CS2 player.
To Sum Up
The Stiletto | Case Hardened skins with Blue Gem patterns are the most coveted cosmetic items for that knife. The reason lies in rarity, visual appeal, investment potential, and a limited number of them. Using that material, you could also own one of Stiletto Knifes with Blue Gem. Remember to check the number of patterns you want to buy, their float, and wear condition.
Also, here on Hellcase Blog, you can explore other skins with Blue Gem patterns to get some additions to your collection of the rarest CS2 cosmetic items. Let’s play together!
FAQ
Stiletto Case Hardened Blue Gem is available in cases “Horizon” and “Danger Zone.”
The Stiletto Case Hardened price varies from $330 to more than $600. The Blue Gem pattern is much more expensive and could cost a few thousand dollars.
Blue Gem is a high percentage of blue coloration on the skin’s surface. The more blue on a pattern, the more rare and expensive it is.
The rarest Stiletto Case Hardened patterns are Blue Gem tier 1: 182, 713, 494.
Stiletto Case Hardened is one of the few skins that has different patterns. Each of these patterns is rare and coveted among players and collectors. For example, Blue Gem is highly wished for because of the design and investment — the rarest Blue Gems cost thousands of dollars.
You need to check it by using Third-Party Platforms to see its exact pattern and float value. The rarer a certain pattern, the more expensive the skin.
Radosław Davidović is Hellcase’s customer success manager. He enjoys blogging to share his knowledge and experience with customers.
