M9 Bayonet | Lore (Minimal Wear)
This is the M-9 bayonet. Originally intended to be mounted on a rifle, it is also well suited to close-quarters combat. It has been custom painted with knotwork.
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The M9 Bayonet | Lore is a classic knife skin brought into the CS ecosystem through the CS:GO (legacy) era and remains available in Counter-Strike 2 as part of the skin migration. As a fan-favorite design, it has long been recognized for its instantly identifiable “Lore” look—making it a go-to pick for players who want a high-contrast knife finish with strong community recognition.
This skin is classified as Covert rarity, placing it among the rarer weapon finishes in the game. While exact drop rates are not publicly guaranteed for every container at all times, Covert items generally sit in the higher tier of rarity—meaning they’re typically encountered less often than lower-grade skins. In practice, availability is strongly tied to the specific case ecosystem where it can be pulled.
The M9 Bayonet | Lore offers multiple condition options, with a float range of 0–0.65, covering: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available (Yes), allowing you to track kills with the knife, while Souvenir is not available (No). This makes it a versatile choice for collectors and competitive players alike, depending on whether they prioritize pristine appearance or gameplay tracking.
Visually, the skin uses the Lore finish style, with artwork anchored by bold, recognizable color regions designed to stand out on the knife’s form. The pattern is tied to paint index 562, contributing to the signature look players associate with this finish. Because the M9 Bayonet has a prominent silhouette, wear differences can significantly affect how crisp the design appears—from sharper lines in low-float conditions to more muted detail on worn versions.
To obtain the M9 Bayonet | Lore, players look to official CS2 case drops. This skin has been found in the Gamma 2 Case and Gamma Case. No collections are specifically listed for this item, so the primary route for acquisition is container drops rather than collection-based progression.
Among the CS community, the M9 Bayonet | Lore is widely perceived as a prestigious knife skin due to its Covert rarity and long-standing popularity. It’s often favored for its strong visual identity, making it a frequent target for players building an “iconic” loadout—especially those who prefer knives that look striking even without relying on rare pattern variations.
