2026 Edition · Budget Knife Tier List
Cheapest CS2 Knife Skins in 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide & Prices
TL;DR
- ▸The absolute cheapest CS2 knives (Navaja, Gut, Shadow Daggers) start from $80 in 2026.
- ▸CSBoard lists thousands of knife skins with zero trading fees and instant USDT payouts.
- ▸Best budget investments: Shadow Daggers, Bowie Knife, Huntsman Knife — all below $150.
- ▸Prices anchor to Buff163; P2P trades avoid bot middlemen, keeping costs low.
- ▸Filter by price on CSBoard at /en/items?category=knife&sort=price_asc.
Finding a cheap CS2 knife in 2026 doesn't mean settling for something ugly. With the CS2 economy maturing, several knife models have settled at low price points while still offering impressive animations and inspect appeal. Whether you're buying your first knife or adding a budget piece to your collection, the market offers plenty of options under $200—even under $100 if you know where to look.
CSBoard, a P2P skin marketplace with zero fees, connects you directly with sellers. No bot middlemen means no markup, and you can cash out instantly via USDT. The platform indexes over 36,000 skins, with prices anchored to Buff163 for fair market rates.
