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AK-47 Case Hardened Tier List: All 4 Tiers & Best Patterns for 2026

TL;DR
  • ▸Tier 1 AK-47 Case Hardened patterns (like #661) can exceed $10,000 in Field-Tested condition
  • ▸Tier 2 offers 75-90% blue coverage at $800-$3,500, balancing prestige with liquidity
  • ▸CSBoard lists live Tier 2 AK-47 inventory at /en/items/ak-47-case-hardened-field-tested?tier=Tier-2
  • ▸Pattern index is now visible in Steam's CS2 inspect screen, making verification instant
The 'Scar' Pattern

AK-47 Pattern #661 is nicknamed the 'Scar' for its near-complete blue top and a thin gold line resembling a scar. It remains the most expensive Case Hardened pattern across all weapons.

AK-47 Case Hardened Tier Breakdown

TierBlue CoveragePrice Range (FT)Liquidity
Tier 190-100%$3,000-$15,000+Low
Tier 275-90%$800-$3,500High
Tier 350-75%$200-$800Very High
Tier 4<50%$100-$200Market

Top 5 Tier 2 AK-47 Case Hardened Patterns

  1. 1

    Pattern #179

    Full blue top with a clean gold line separating the magazine. Often called the 'mini-661'.

    ~$3,200
  2. 2

    Pattern #955

    Deep ocean-blue barrel and top, minimal purple bleed. Highly sought for its consistent color.

    ~$2,800
  3. 3

    Pattern #321

    Blaze pattern with a 50/50 split of blue and gold on the top, popular for its unique look.

    ~$2,400
  4. 4

    Pattern #670

    Reverse scar pattern with a gold line across a blue body, mirroring the #661 aesthetic.

    ~$1,900
  5. 5

    Pattern #828

    Clean blue magazine and rear sight, with a gold front. Excellent value for the coverage.

    ~$1,500
Float Matters Less on AKs

Unlike knives, the AK-47's Case Hardened finish shows minimal wear even in Field-Tested condition. A 0.25 float FT often looks nearly identical to a 0.07 Minimal Wear, making FT the sweet spot for value.

Live Tier 2 AK-47 Case Hardened on CSBoard

Frequently Asked Questions

Tiers are community-defined based on the percentage and placement of blue on the top, barrel, and magazine. Tier 1 (patterns like #661, #670) has 90%+ blue coverage. Tier 2 covers the next ~150 patterns with 75-90% blue. The definitive ranking is maintained by the CSBlueGem community and mirrored on trading platforms.

Browse Live Tier 2 AK-47 Case Hardened Listings

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Live prices

Current market prices for the skins in this guide — updated continuously.