The Best Gold Gem Patterns For Every CS2 Knife
The Case Hardened finish has remained one of the most popular skins ever since it was first introduced with the Arms Deal update, especially when it comes to knives in CS2. The finish is derived from a pre-designed sheet of mottled colors comprising varying shades of blue, gold, gray, and specks of purple, transferred onto the knife’s blade in a cookie-cutter method. Each transferred pattern falls into one of a thousand different variations which can be achieved as a result of utilizing this method. The most popular Case Hardened Knives are referred to as Blue Gems, where the entire blade is covered by the blue shade of the finish, which is the most desired color in the Case Hardened spectrum. The Blue Gem variant of a particular knife is usually the most expensive skin in comparison to all other available finishes.
On the opposite end of the scale are knives which have the majority of their blades covered in the Gold color from the Case Hardened palette, and are referred to as Gold Gems. However, since the gold color is only present in limited quantities on the sheet, the blade is often a mix of Gold and the base gray color. Although these patterns are also unique and limited, they come nowhere close to the value of Blue Gems, but on their own can still garner some overpay above the average market price. This article will give you the Gold Gem patterns for each knife in CS2 so that you know exactly which seed numbers to look out for if you are on the hunt to find one.
The Best Case Hardened Gold Gem Patterns For All CS2 Knives
Here is a complete list of each Case Hardened knife in Counter-Strike 2 with a brief description, followed by the top Gold Gem seed patterns to look out for.
Navaja Knife
So let’s get what is arguably the ugliest-looking knife in the game out of the way first. If you are looking to complete your collection of Gold Gem knives, keep an eye out for seed pattern #36, which covers the entirety of the blade as well as the metal part that connects it to the handle.
Shadow Daggers
On to another set of knives which are a meme on their own in CS2. Unfortunately, there are no Gold Gem patterns available for the Shadow Daggers, which might be good news for you since you won’t have to spend money on an extremely unpopular item.
Falchion Knife
The Falchion knife has recently started to gain some popularity and acceptance in the community, perhaps owing to the new Source 2 engine. It passes off as a decent enough knife with a cool rare equip animation, and its Case Hardened finish is one of the cheapest compared to other knives. The top Gold Gem variants to look out for can be found in seeds #926, #279, and #386.
Bowie Knife
The Bowie is another low-mid tier knife that may attract players with its large blade which potentially looks great with some finishes. However, with the Case Hardened finish, the size of the blade is more of a handicap since we can never get a full Blue Gem or Gold Gem pattern as a result. The closest seed patterns for Gold Gem variants are seeds #113 and #599.
Gut Knife
Due to its unpopularity and status as a low-tier knife, the Gut is the third cheapest knife in the Case Hardened family, after the Navaja and Shadow Daggers. But if looks don’t bother you much and you want an inexpensive Gold Gem, then seed pattern #837 is the one to get.
Classic Knife
The Classic Knife is a solid mid-tier proposition whose Case Hardened finish can be purchased at a pretty affordable price. An added advantage of this knife is that float values have no effect on wear levels, which means that even at lower floats there are no scratches on the surface, and in the context of Case Hardened finishes, there is no darkening in the tinge of colors. The best Gold Gem pattern variants are seeds #943 and #527.
Flip Knife
The Flip is a good mid-tier knife to get, solely due to the fact that its Gold Gem variant is one of the best compared to other knives, and it looks even better in Source 2 lighting. If you can’t afford the more expensive high-tier knives on our list, then this is a great mid-level option to go for. Seed pattern #731 is the top Gold Gem pattern for the Flip Knife.
Huntsman Knife
The Huntsman is widely considered to be the most underrated knife in the game. What it is lacking in terms of equip animations, which are similar to the Gut Knife, it makes up by the design quality of the blade which raises its status and puts it squarely in the mid-tier category of knives in CS2. But like the Bowie, the blade on the Huntsman Knife is also on the larger side which makes having a true Blue or Gold Gem pattern impossible. The closest seed variants for Gold Gem patterns are #759 and #41.
Survival Knife
The Survival Knife is one of the more recent additions to the game aimed at the budget-conscious group of players. At first glance, it may even come off as an updated version of the Gut Knife with a hook at the top of the blade, and the rounded edges having become faceted. Gold Gem patterns for the Survival Knife are seeds #927 and #159.
Paracord Knife
Players who are into minimalist designs might be right at home with the Paracord Knife. The knife has a simple, clean, and razor-sharp blade with the handle covered in black paracord, hence the name. The top Gold Gem variant for the Paracord Knife is seed #521.
Ursus Knife
The Ursus is another knife with aesthetics focusing on a modern, sleek, and minimal look. The blade is long, slender, and uniform with a faceted tip, while the handle looks hefty, with what comes across as a rubberized grip. The Ursus Knife in the Case Hardened finish remains an affordable option considering its popularity, and you can get your hands on the top Gold Gem pattern, which is seed #425, with just a minuscule overpay, provided you can find a listing for it.
Nomad Knife
Inspired by knives used by hunters, the Nomad looks sleek with its design but remains in the mid-tier category of knives owing to the lack of any cool equip animations. However, this does not take away anything from its Gold Gem variant which looks stunning on the small blade of the Nomad. Case Hardened patterns which are considered Gold Gems for the Nomad Knife can be found with seeds #39 and #912.
Stiletto Knife
The Stiletto is Counter-Strike’s take on knives carried by the Italian Mafia, often seen in popular media. The Stiletto is one of the more recent additions to the game which quickly became popular among casual players and professionals alike. The knife is well-designed, has a unique equip animation, and certain finishes look absolutely classy on the Stiletto. The top Gold Gem variants for it are seeds #268 and #895.
Bayonet
The Bayonet stands among one of the first knives introduced to CS2, and throughout its history, has been considered one of the top-tier knives in the game. However, there are some who consider it to be the watered-down version of its bigger counterpart, the M9 Bayonet. This is attributed to the slimmer blade of the Bayonet, and the higher propensity of float values to negatively affect the look of the knife, which is not far from the truth. However, Gold Gem patterns for the Case Hardened finish on the Bayonet look amazing and are worth investing in. If that is what you are aiming for, then seed patterns #395, #848, and #359 are the ones to get.
Talon Knife
The Talon is a highly popular knife with its design inspired by the Karambit. Compared to it, the Talon has a slightly larger blade and handle, and equip animations that are unique to it. Gold Gem patterns for the Talon are varied and fit into three separate categories. The first category for Gold Gem variants has the cleanest-looking play side of the knife with no specks of blue, and is attributed to seeds #834 and #993. The second category for Gold Gem variants has the brightest looking Gold colors on the play side, but which may have spots of blue on them, and are found in seeds #757, #852, and #802. The third and last category of Gold Gem patterns is double-sided, meaning the majority of the blade is covered in Gold color on the play side as well as the back side of the blade. These variants are available in seed patterns #895 and #119.
Skeleton Knife
The Skeleton is another recent addition to the game that has risen in status to be considered one of the top knives in the game, owing to its use by the top professional players in Majors. Gold Gem patterns for the Skeleton Knife are attributed to seeds #914, and #943.
M9 Bayonet
The M9 Bayonet is arguably one of the best knives in the game, being among the first to be introduced. Even though there are no flashy equip animations that go with it, just the design and stature of the M9, inspired by action heroes of the 80s, are enough to propel it to the top of the ranks. The Gold Gem patterns for the M9 Bayonet are found in seeds #739, #787, and #471. However, expect some blue spots on even these top variants, due to the large-sized blade.
Karambit
Despite the popularity of the Butterfly, a considerable portion of the community still considers the Karambit to be the best knife in the game. Gold Gems patterns for the Karambit have also been divided into two categories. The first category is for the brightest looking Gold Gem patterns which may have specks of blue, found in seed patterns #896 and #231. The second category of Gold Gem patterns are those that are the cleanest looking, meaning they have no blue color visible, but the Gold is slightly duller. These can be found with seeds #939 and #388.
Butterfly Knife
Finally, we come to the last knife on our list, which perhaps takes the throne of popularity when it comes to knives in CS2. It stands as the knife of choice for professional players, influencers, and a select few who can afford it. However, owing to the manner in which the Case Hardened pattern is transferred onto the Butterfly Knife’s blade, the quality of Gold Gems on it may not be the best compared to other knives in the list. If that doesn’t bother you, be sure to check out seeds #75 and #599 for the top Gold Gem variants on the Butterfly.
Conclusion
Gold Gem patterns for Case Hardened knives in CS2 may still not be held in the same esteem as the Blue Gems despite looking so much better now on the new Source 2 engine, but one cannot deny the fact that these knives have received a nice facelift which is definitely worth a look.
Whether you are an investor, collector, or a regular player like the vast majority, getting your hands on one of the Gold Gems seems like a worthwhile proposition going forward, and we have made your job easier by giving you the best Gold Gem patterns for every knife in the game.
You can also further accentuate your look in-game if you pair any one of these knives with either the Bloodhound Gloves Bronzed, or the more expensive Sports Gloves Arid if you are willing to spend some extra money.
