Factory New ST

1 005.69

Minimal Wear ST

946.37

Field-Tested ST

872.85

Well-Worn ST

777.36

Battle-Scarred ST

784.64

Factory New

1 006.45

Minimal Wear

954.25

Field-Tested

874.12

Well-Worn

774.7

Battle-Scarred

787.12

Containers

TypeKnives
Finish

Freehand

Rarity

Covert

Exterior

Battle-Scarred

Popularity

unpopular

Designer

Valve

Update

"Gamma Exposure"

★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand (Battle-Scarred)
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★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand (Battle-Scarred)

This is a custom-designed balisong, commonly known as a butterfly knife. The defining characteristic of this weapon is the fan-like opening of a freely pivoting blade, allowing rapid deployment or concealment. As a result, butterfly knives are outlawed in many countries. It has been painted black and purple, then decorated with a metallic marker.
★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand (Battle-Scarred)

Community rating: 4.3★

833 Votes

Community rating: 4.3★

833 Votes
This is a custom-designed balisong, commonly known as a butterfly knife. The defining characteristic of this weapon is the fan-like opening of a freely pivoting blade, allowing rapid deployment or concealment. As a result, butterfly knives are outlawed in many countries. It has been painted black and purple, then decorated with a metallic marker.

Factory New ST

1 005.69

Minimal Wear ST

946.37

Field-Tested ST

872.85

Well-Worn ST

777.36

Battle-Scarred ST

784.64

Factory New

1 006.45

Minimal Wear

954.25

Field-Tested

874.12

Well-Worn

774.7

Battle-Scarred

787.12

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Containers

TypeKnives
Finish

Freehand

Rarity

Covert

Exterior

Battle-Scarred

Popularity

unpopular

Designer

Valve

Update

"Gamma Exposure"

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Description

Chance of dropping

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand (Battle-Scarred) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Covert rarity status, obtaining the Freehand is a challenge, as it boasts a mere 0.64% chance of dropping.

Community Rating

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand (Battle-Scarred) has garnered significant attention with over 833 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.3.

Overview

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is a unique skin known for its vibrant and intricate design, featured in shades of purple, blue, and white. The skin was part of the Gamma Collection and was introduced into CS:GO in June 2016.

Rarity

This skin is categorized under 'Covert' making it extremely rare. Because of its high drop rarity and intricate design, many players wish to acquire this.

History

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand was introduced during the Gamma Case update, it swiftly became a go-to choice for players looking for a stylish and high-value knife.

Popularity

Among both casual gamers and professional players, the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is a favourite because of its sharp and vibrant design.

Compatibility

It is a skin specifically designed for the Butterfly Knife.

Unique Features

The skin is decorated with a hand-drawn design with purple, blue, and white colours. The blade reflects the line art design, enhancing its refined look.

Event

Included in the 2016 Gamma Case update, this is what introduced the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand.

Trivia

The intricate, hand-drawn design is what gives the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand its unique charm, making it a much sought-after skin among collectors.

Skin Designer

Designed by Valve.

Technical Features

The skin uses high-resolution texturing and coloring techniques to bring out the best in the hand-drawn design.

Reviews and Ratings

Most reviews from the community highlight the skin's unique design and high desirability, making it a premium choice among the available knife skins.

Historical Significance

The introduction of this skin brought a fresh and artistic touch to knife skins, setting a new standard for future designs.

Reasons for Popularity

Apart from the high rarity, the highly attractive design and the prestige associated with owning a covert knife skin make it popular among players.

Influential Events

The Gamma Case update had a vital part in popularizing this skin, as it was one of the major updates to bring in a new set of skins.

Creation Story

Creating the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand needed a touch of precision and artistic prowess, aiming to merge a graffiti-like design with the sharpness of a knife.

Symbolism and Design Elements

The Freehand skin symbolizes abstract beauty and stands out among other knife skins due to its unique design theme.

Emotional Connection

Owning a ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand brings an unparalleled sense of gratification, thanks to its high rarity and the commendation it gets in the gaming community.

Impact on Community

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is often considered a status symbol within the CS:GO community and has inspired similar design themes for other knife skins.

Usage in Esports

With its striking design, the ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand is frequently seen being flaunted in various esports tournaments.

Player Stories

Several players have a long-standing desire to obtain this skin. The moment of unboxing a ★ Butterfly Knife | Freehand often turns into a cherishable memory for those fortunate enough.