Knives & Gloves
Gloves in CS2: What to Look For
Gloves are always in view, wear differently to weapons, and follow their own pricing rules. What matters when buying a pair.
Case Hardened Blue Gems and Why Patterns Matter
The most extreme example of pattern value in CS2. How the blue is distributed, what makes a gem, and how to shop for one sensibly.
Doppler Phases Explained
Ruby, Sapphire, Black Pearl and Phases 1 to 4. What sets them apart, how to tell them apart, and what each is worth.
Karambit vs Butterfly: Choosing Your First Knife
The two most wanted knives in CS2, compared on the things that matter when you actually own one.
CS2 Knives Ranked by What You Actually Get
Nineteen knife models, wildly different animations and silhouettes. A practical ranking for people choosing one to own rather than to flip.