P90 | Teardown: A Blast from the Past

The P90 | Teardown is one of the oldest skins in CS2, released on November 27, 2013, as part of the DreamHack 2013 update. It belongs to The Lake Collection, a souvenir package that also gave us the iconic AWP | Dragon Lore. Designed by Valve, this skin features a hand-sprayed mesh stencil pattern, giving it a gritty, improvised look.

Wear and Pattern

• Wear Range: 0.00 – 0.60 (Factory New to Battle-Scarred)
• Rarity: Rare (Blue)
• Craft: Spray-Paint

The Teardown's wear affects its appearance significantly. In Factory New, the mesh pattern is crisp, but as wear increases, the paint chips away, revealing the underlying metal. The pattern placement is random, but the mesh stencil is consistent across all floats.

Is It Worth Buying?

Yes, but with caveats. The P90 | Teardown is a budget-friendly skin that offers a piece of CS history. In Factory New, it's relatively affordable, but prices spike for low-float or special pattern variants. However, due to its age, high-float versions are common and cheap. If you're a collector or a fan of vintage skins, it's a solid pickup. For everyday use, it's a decent choice, but the P90 has better-looking options in the same price range.

Expert's Corner

"The Teardown is a relic. It's not flashy, but it has that old-school charm. I remember when these dropped from the Lake Collection—nobody wanted them because everyone was chasing the Dragon Lore. Now, it's a nostalgic piece. If you find one with a clean mesh pattern, hold onto it. But don't expect it to be a high-tier investment; it's more of a sentimental buy."

Verdict: A classic skin that's worth it for collectors and nostalgia seekers. For others, it's just another P90 skin.