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2026 Edition · Collector's Guide

Bowie Knife Emerald & Pattern 99 Guide: Prices, Float & Where to Trade

TL;DR
  • ▸Bowie Knife Emerald is the rarest Gamma Doppler phase, with a deep green blade and zero pattern variance
  • ▸Pattern 99 refers to specific rare finishes like Case Hardened or Crimson Web with unique seed-based visuals
  • ▸Factory New Bowie Emerald trades between $2,500 and $4,000, while Minimal Wear sits near $1,800
  • ▸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.
Did you know

The Bowie Knife's unique inspect animation shows the blade spinning around the character's hand, making the Emerald finish's green hue visible from every angle during gameplay.

Top 5 Bowie Knife Finishes for Pattern & Color Hunters

  1. 1

    Bowie Knife Gamma Doppler Emerald

    Pure green blade with no dark spots. Factory New is the target float for collectors.

    $2,500+
  2. 2

    Bowie Knife Case Hardened Pattern #99

    Pattern index 99 can show concentrated blue near the tip. Check the seed before buying.

    Price varies
  3. 3

    Bowie Knife Crimson Web Pattern #99

    Low-float Pattern 99 with centered webs commands a premium over market price.

    Web count matters
  4. 4

    Bowie Knife Doppler Phase 2

    High pink ratio on Phase 2 makes it the most sought-after non-Emerald Doppler phase.

    $800-$1,200
  5. 5

    Bowie Knife Lore

    Clean gold filigree pattern. Factory New with a low wear value shows the sharpest design.

    $400-$700

Bowie Knife Emerald Price by Wear

ConditionFloat RangeApprox. Price (USD)Liquidity
Factory New0.00 – 0.07$2,500 – $4,000Medium
Minimal Wear0.07 – 0.15$1,600 – $2,200High
Field-Tested0.15 – 0.38$1,200 – $1,600High
Well-Worn0.38 – 0.45$900 – $1,200Low
Battle-Scarred0.45 – 1.00$700 – $950Low
Pro tip

On CSBoard, you can filter Bowie Knife listings by Tier and finish directly from the item page. Use the URL /en/items/bowie-knife-gamma-doppler?tier=Tier-1 to see only the cleanest Emeralds.

Live Bowie Knife Listings on CSBoard

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bowie Knife Emerald is the rarest phase of the Gamma Doppler finish, featuring a solid green blade with no color variation. It only appears in about 1% of Gamma Doppler case openings. Factory New copies with a float below 0.03 trade for $3,000+ due to their clean appearance and collector demand.

Browse Bowie Knife Emerald & Pattern 99 Listings

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.