Karambit | Night Stripe

- Wear range
- 0.06–0.80
- Released
- Unavailable
- Paint kit
- 735
- Finish style
- Spray-Paint
- Collection
- Unavailable
- Drop chance (estimate)
- Unavailable
Steam market price
CNY
Unavailable
Introduction
So you're eyeing the Knife | Night. A classic. A knife that doesn't scream for attention but whispers shank. Let's break it down.
First Impressions
This isn't your flashy neon knife. The Night finish is a subdued black pattern with a paper-tape texture, giving it a tactical, almost military feel. It's the kind of knife you'd expect on a silent operator, not a peacock. The quote says it all: "Spray... Render... Paint... Assassinate." Cheesy? Maybe. But it fits.
Wear and Tear
The float range is 0.06 to 0.8, which means you can find everything from Factory New to Battle-Scarred. But here's the thing: Night is one of those skins where wear doesn't hide the pattern—it changes it. At low floats, the black is deep and clean. At high floats, it gets scratched and faded, almost like a well-used tool. Whether that's a pro or con depends on your taste.
Is It Worth Buying?
Let's be real: this is a common skin with a spray-paint finish. It's not going to turn heads in a lobby full of Dragon Lores. But that's also its charm. If you want a knife that looks clean, understated, and doesn't cost a kidney, the Night is a solid pick. On C5GAME, you can often find these at reasonable prices, especially in Field-Tested or Well-Worn. Factory New will cost more, but the difference in appearance is minimal.
Verdict: Buy if you appreciate subtlety and want a budget-friendly knife. Skip if you need flashy patterns or rare special items.
Expert Ramblings
- The pattern placement on the blade can vary slightly, so always inspect in-game before pulling the trigger. Some Night knives have a more uniform black, others show more of the paper-tape texture.
- The 0.06 float minimum means you won't find a true "Factory New" with zero wear—there's always a bit of scuff. But that's part of the aesthetic.
- Pair it with dark gloves (like Hydra or Lunar Weave) for maximum stealth vibes.
- Remember: this is a knife, so even a common one holds value. Don't expect it to drop to dirt cheap, but it's not an investment piece either.
Final thought: The Night is the silent workhorse of CS2 knives. It won't win you style points, but it'll get the job done—and look good doing it.