Complete CS2 Knife Types Guide: All Knives Collection 2025
A knife in CS2 serves as both a tactical tool and a status symbol, offering increased movement speed and silent takedown capabilities. Here's a comprehensive overview of all knife types available in CS2:
Bayonet
Bayonet knife from CS:GO
One of the original five knives, featuring a straight clip point blade without back teeth. Known for its epic draw animation and minimalist design since its 2013 introduction.
M9 Bayonet
M9 Bayonet combat knife
A modern variant with serrated elements, named after its real-world compatibility with M16 rifles. Features a straight clip point blade and distinctive handle ring.
Bowie Knife
Bowie knife blade
Introduced in 2016, this formidable cleaver features back teeth and a curved clip point blade, inspired by historical combat knives.
Butterfly Knife
Blue butterfly knife text logo
Also known as balisong, features two hinged handles and enables impressive trick animations. Introduced in 2014, it remains one of the most sought-after knives.
Falchion Knife
Falchion Knife
Added in 2015, features a curved blade and unique inspection animations including spinning and vertical balancing.
Flip Knife
Flip Knife with abstract design background
One of the original knives from 2013, known for its simple yet elegant curved design.
Gut Knife
Gut Knife on blue grid background
Features a distinctive evisceration hook and offers a budget-friendly option for collectors.
Huntsman Knife
Huntsman knife on gridded background
Introduced in 2014, features a heavy handle and substantial blade with back teeth, designed for survival scenarios.
Karambit
Karambit knife with white text overlay
One of the most iconic CS2 knives, featuring a curved blade resembling an eagle's talon. Standard equipment for various military organizations.
Navaja Knife
Navaja Knife
A Spanish-origin folding knife resembling a traditional barber's razor.
Nomad Knife
Gray-handled Nomad knife
Added in 2019, features a unique equipping animation showing the character unfolding the knife.
Paracord Knife
Paracord knife with black handle
Introduced in 2019, features holes in the blade and unique knife juggling animations.
Shadow Daggers
Shadow Daggers with text overlay
Unique dual-wielding knives with perpendicular handles, introduced in 2015.
Skeleton Knife
Skeleton-themed knife blade
Features dual draw animations and a rare inspection animation, based on throwing knives.
Stiletto Knife
Brown-handled stiletto knife
An Italian switchblade introduced in 2018, known for swift animations and sleek design.
Survival Knife
Survival knife with engraved text
Introduced in 2019, combines elements of the Gut and Huntsman knives.
Talon Knife
Talon knife with curved blade
A modern take on the Karambit with additional features, added in 2018.
Ursus Knife
Serrated Ursus combat knife
A survival knife with straight shape and chisel-edged blade, featuring unique juggling animations.
Each knife type offers distinct animations and aesthetics, allowing players to express their personal style while maintaining tactical advantages in-game.
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