M9 Bayonet Lore: Ultimate Guide to the Legendary Gold-Engraved Knife
- ▸M9 Bayonet Lore is a Covert-grade knife from 'The Collection' with a full gold-engraved blade
- ▸Float value controls the wear — Factory New examples start at $1,200, while Battle-Scarred drop to $350
- ▸CSBoard lists live M9 Lore at /en/items/m9-bayonet-lore with zero trading fees and instant USDT payout
- ▸The skin's intricate golden damascus pattern holds its brightness best at Minimal Wear or better
- ▸M9 Lore has appreciated 12-18% annually since 2020, making it a consistent store of value
Why the M9 Bayonet Lore Stands Out
Released in June 2014 as part of 'The Collection' set, the M9 Bayonet | Lore is one of the few knives whose entire blade is covered in a rich, gold-engraved design. Unlike Case Hardened patterns that rely on rare blue seeds, the Lore’s value comes purely from its float — lower wear preserves the bright gold and sharp damascus etching. On CSBoard, traders price M9 Lores transparently against Buff163 data, making it easy to see where each float lands in the market.
The skin uses a custom golden base with dark motifs that resemble mythological weapon engravings. In CS2’s updated lighting engine, the gold reflects ambient light more vividly, and the blade’s spine now shows micro-scratches even on low-float models — a detail collectors screen for when buying.
