An ultra-rare, never-before-seen AK-47 Case Hardened skin in Counter-Strike has finally been discovered, after over 10 years of never being in existence. The exact skin is a one-of-one, and is estimated to be worth around $1 million, if put up for sale.
Skins in CS2come in countless variations, based on the weapon type, pattern, float (wear) and more. In particular, Case Hardened skins come in a rare type called Blue Gem – where the majority of the weapon is covered in a shiny blue patina.
These are often the rarest and most expensive items in the game. For example, the owner of arare Blue Gem knifewas offered over $1.5 million to sell it – and turned it down.
Now, an equally rare Blue Gem has been found, this time for the AK-47, CS2’s best and most popular weapon, and as it’s also a one-of-one, has an insane valuation.
Then, suddenly, on June 15, a new skin appeared on the database of Chinese trading site Buff, finally confirming the existence of the almost mythical AK-47 Case Hardened StatTrak Factory New 661 pattern.
after 10 years, it finally happened…STATTRAK FACTORY NEW #661 SCAR PATTERNestimated at $800k to $1Mpic.twitter.com/BGWMHiFY6c
Popular Twitch streamer ohnePixel posted about the discovery on X/Twitter, estimating the value of the skin, if the owner were to sell, at between $800,000 and $1 million.
However, given the hype surrounding the item, there’s no reason to say it couldn’t even eclipse that figure.
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Despite this sky-high price, it still would not be the most valuable skin in Counter-Strike, a crown still firmly worn by the 387 Pattern Karambit Case Hardened, with its estimated value of over $1.5 million.
Calum Patterson is Dexerto’s Managing Editor and leads the editorial team globally. He is an expert in Gaming and Esports, most notably Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Counter-Strike. You can contact him at: calum.patterson@dexerto.com
