Which CS2 Cases Contain the Karambit?

If you are determined to unbox a Karambit rather than buy one outright, knowing which cases can drop one is essential. Not every CS2 case includes the Karambit in its knife pool. This guide lists every case that can yield a Karambit, their current prices, and what else you might get along the way.

All Cases with Karambit Drops

The Karambit appears in cases that use the classic knife pool. Newer cases with updated knife pools may use different knife models. Here are the primary cases where a Karambit drop is possible.

Case Name	Approx. Case Price	Other Knife Models in Pool	Key Cost
CS:GO Weapon Case	~$2.50	Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Gut, Flip	$2.49
Operation Bravo Case	~$12.00	Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Gut, Flip	$2.49
CS:GO Weapon Case 2	~$2.00	Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Gut, Flip	$2.49
CS:GO Weapon Case 3	~$1.80	Bayonet, M9 Bayonet, Gut, Flip	$2.49
Chroma Case	~$3.00	Butterfly, Huntsman, Falchion classic	$2.49
Chroma 2 Case	~$1.50	Butterfly, Huntsman, Falchion classic	$2.49
Chroma 3 Case	~$1.20	Butterfly, Huntsman, Falchion classic	$2.49
Gamma Case	~$1.00	Bowie, Falchion, Shadow Daggers classic	$2.49
Gamma 2 Case	~$0.80	Bowie, Falchion, Shadow Daggers classic	$2.49

Note: The knife drop rate is approximately 0.26% per case opening. The Karambit is one of several knife models in each case pool, so the actual chance of specifically getting a Karambit is even lower.

Which Case Offers the Best Value?

When hunting for a Karambit through case openings, consider both the case price and the value of the non-knife skins inside. A cheaper case means a lower cost per opening, but a case with valuable non-knife skins gives you better consolation prizes. The Gamma 2 Case offers one of the lowest entry costs at around $0.80 plus the $2.49 key, making each attempt just over $3.30. The Chroma Cases have slightly higher case prices but include a broader knife pool with the popular Butterfly Knife.

KARAMBIT SOURCE CASE DATABASE

The Reality of Unboxing Odds

Statistically, you are looking at roughly 1 in 385 chance of getting any knife per case opening. With the Karambit being one of several possible knife models, the odds of specifically unboxing a Karambit can be around 1 in 1,500 to 1 in 2,500 depending on the case. At an average cost of $3-5 per opening, the expected cost to unbox a Karambit far exceeds just buying one from the market. Case openings are entertainment, not a cost-effective acquisition strategy.

Pro Tip: If you want a Karambit, buying directly saves you thousands compared to trying to unbox one. Save case openings for fun, not as a purchasing strategy.