Gut Knife

The Gut Knife stands as the rugged, utilitarian hunting blade of the Counter-Strike 2 melee catalog. Designed specifically for field dressing big game, the Gut Knife is defined by its wide, heavy blade and the prominent gut hook machined directly into the upper spine. As one of the original five custom knives introduced in the foundational Arms Deal update of August 2013, the Gut Knife has earned a unique cultural status: serving as the welcoming gateway for countless players entering the world of Counter-Strike skin collecting.

Mechanically, the Gut Knife delivers the full combat suite of competitive knives: granting 250 units per second running speed, 65-damage heavy stabs, and lethal 182-damage backstabs that reward the operator with $1,500. Its deploy animation is swift and aggressive: the operator flips the heavy blade out with a confident wrist motion, gripping the wooden handle tightly. The distinctive gut hook on the blade spine gives the knife an unmistakable silhouette that stands out sharply against weapon viewmodels.

In the community marketplace, the Gut Knife offers an affordable yet visually impactful platform for elite finishes. Due to its wide blade surface, finishes like the Gut Knife Doppler (including rare Ruby and Sapphire gems), the brilliant Fade, the fiery Lore, the clean Tiger Tooth, and the classic Autotronic exhibit rich texture coverage without the astronomical price barrier of larger blades.

While less ubiquitous in modern tier-one tournament finals, the Gut Knife has enjoyed memorable appearances in pro play, often wielded by rising stars and fan favorites who celebrate its unapologetic, rugged hunting aesthetic.

The Gut Knife remains an immortal, honest, and accessible classic of Counter-Strike 2.