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CS2 Bowie Knife Emerald Patterns: Complete 2026 Pricing & Pattern Guide

TL;DR
  • ▸Bowie Knife Emerald is a Gamma Doppler phase with a full green playside, no black spots
  • ▸Factory New Bowie Emeralds trade between $2,500 and $4,200 depending on float and pattern
  • ▸CSBoard charges 0% for deposits and direct item-for-item exchanges without money. P2P marketplace sales carry a 2% selling fee. Instant sell is a separate buyout offer; check its quote and the chosen payout method’s fees and timing before confirming.
  • ▸Emerald patterns appreciate 10-20% annually, with Bowie being the most affordable Emerald knife entry point
Emerald vs Phase 2

A true Emerald has zero black on the playside. Phase 2 Gamma Dopplers show dark green with visible black patches — they trade for 60-70% less. Always inspect before buying.

Top 5 Bowie Emerald Patterns by Collector Demand

  1. 1

    Pattern #910

    Maximum green saturation with zero dark spots, considered the reference Emerald pattern.

    ~$4,200
  2. 2

    Pattern #456

    Even green distribution across the entire blade, highly sought after for its consistency.

    ~$3,800
  3. 3

    Pattern #782

    Bright lime-green hue under direct light, popular among streamers and content creators.

    ~$3,500
  4. 4

    Pattern #234

    Deep forest green tone, preferred by collectors who value darker, richer shades.

    ~$3,200
  5. 5

    Pattern #667

    Clean pattern with minimal float wear at 0.01-0.03 range, excellent value for the price.

    ~$2,900

Bowie Emerald Price by Wear Condition

ConditionFloat RangePrice RangeLiquidity
Factory New0.00 – 0.07$2,500 – $4,200High
Minimal Wear0.07 – 0.15$1,800 – $2,800Medium
Field-Tested0.15 – 0.38$1,200 – $1,900Low
Float Matters on Bowie

The Bowie blade is large and scratches are highly visible. Even a 0.06 Factory New can show noticeable wear near the spine. Target 0.03 or lower for a clean look.

Live Bowie Emerald Listings on CSBoard

Frequently Asked Questions

A Bowie Knife Emerald is a Gamma Doppler finish where the entire playside blade displays a solid green color with no black patches. It is the rarest Gamma Doppler phase, appearing in roughly 10% of Gamma Doppler case openings. True Emeralds are verified by inspecting the pattern index and confirming zero dark spots on the blade face.

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CSBoard charges 0% for deposits and direct item-for-item exchanges without money. P2P marketplace sales carry a 2% selling fee. Instant sell is a separate buyout offer; check its quote and the chosen payout method’s fees and timing before confirming.

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Live prices

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