The Ultimate CS:GO Weapon Guide: Weapons Stronger Than Knives Explained
In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), knives are actually among the most valuable and prestigious weapons in the game, primarily due to their rarity and cosmetic value. While there are weapons that cost more in-game currency during matches (like the AWP at $4,750), in terms of real-world trading value and rarity, knives typically stand at the top of the hierarchy.
The value of CS:GO knives comes from their extremely low drop rates in cases and their unique features:
• Special animations • Rare skin patterns • Wear conditions • StatTrak™ capability • Special finishes like Damascus Steel or Doppler
Some particularly rare knife variants, such as the Butterfly Knife Crimson Web (Factory New) or Karambit Case Hardened (with specific patterns), can sell for thousands of dollars, making them more valuable than any other weapon type in the game.
It's important to note that while there isn't technically a "higher" weapon than a knife in terms of the game's weapon hierarchy, certain extremely rare items like gloves or specific collectible skins for other weapons can sometimes match or exceed knife values in the marketplace.
In terms of in-game combat effectiveness, knives actually deal less damage than most guns, with the exception of backstabs. Their primary value comes from their status as collectible items rather than their practical combat utility.
So to directly answer the question: No, there isn't a higher-tier weapon category than knives in CS:GO's item hierarchy, though individual items from other categories can sometimes be more valuable depending on their specific characteristics and rarity.
For context, the general weapon hierarchy in CS:GO (from lowest to highest) typically goes:
• Consumer grade weapons (white) • Industrial grade weapons (light blue) • Mil-spec grade weapons (blue) • Restricted weapons (purple) • Classified weapons (pink) • Covert weapons (red) • Knives & Gloves (gold)
This makes knives, along with gloves, the highest tier of items available in the game's ecosystem.