
CS2 Knife Trading Guide: Can You Trade CSGO Knives in Counter-Strike 2?
Yes, CSGO knives are tradable in CS2. When Valve launched CS2, they ensured that all CSGO skins, including knives, transferred seamlessly to the new game. You can trade your knives just like before, using the same Steam trading system.
However, there are a few important points to keep in mind:
- All knife trades follow the same 7-day trade hold rule that existed in CSGO - You need Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator enabled for trading - The trading interface remains identical to CSGO - Trade URLs and processes haven't changed - Market listings for knives work the same way as before
I've noticed that some players worry about knife values changing during the transition to CS2. While market prices naturally fluctuate, the trading system itself remains stable and functional. Your knives retain their tradability status, wear values, and patterns exactly as they were in CSGO.
For new CS2 players, here's how knife trading works:
- Open your CS2 inventory - Select the knife you want to trade - Click "Trade" or send a trade offer - Add the items you want to exchange - Confirm the trade through your mobile authenticator
One thing to remember is that CS2 uses the same Steam marketplace as CSGO did, so there's no separate trading ecosystem. This means you can trade with both CS2 and CSGO players, as long as they have access to the Steam trading system.
If you encounter any trading issues, make sure:
- Your inventory is set to public - You have no trade bans or restrictions - Your Steam Guard has been active for at least 15 days - The trade hold period has passed for newly acquired items
The transition to CS2 hasn't affected knife trading functionality, making it just as accessible as it was in CSGO. You can continue collecting, trading, and selling your knife skins with confidence in the new game.