Survival Knife | Slaughter (Minimal Wear)
This multi-purpose tactical knife features a serrated edge for ripping through coarse material like bone or fiber, plus a sharp gutting hook. The composite material handle is bolted to the blade with hex nuts. It has been painted in a zebra-stripe pattern with aluminum and chrome paints with various reflectivities, and has then been covered with a tomato red candy coat.
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The Survival Knife | Slaughter is a highly recognizable knife skin from the CS:GO legacy era, later appearing in Counter-Strike 2 as part of the game’s continued weapon-skin compatibility. The design is tied to the popular “Slaughter” concept—known for its bold, aggressive look—making it a favorite among players who want a standout melee skin with strong visual identity.
This skin is classified as Covert rarity, which generally indicates a lower appearance rate compared to Mil-Spec and Restricted categories. While exact drop chances aren’t published for individual items, Covert skins are typically uncommon and are most often obtained through case openings rather than regular gameplay drops. For this knife, the listed float range is 0.01–0.26, allowing for multiple wear grades within that spectrum.
Players can choose from several available wears: Factory New, Minimal Wear, and Field-Tested. The skin also supports StatTrak™, meaning you can track confirmed kills in-game if you purchase a version that includes the StatTrak feature. Souvenir versions are not available for this skin, and it is noted as not found in any collections—which makes it primarily a “case-focused” acquisition.
Visually, the Slaughter finish is built for high contrast and dramatic movement across the blade and handle surfaces. The paint index 59 is associated with this specific pattern placement/modeling setup, helping ensure that the skin’s signature look is consistent with the Slaughter lineup. Overall, it’s designed to feel intense and premium, with a finish style that tends to look especially striking under different lighting conditions.
To obtain the Survival Knife | Slaughter, players typically look to Fracture Case and Shattered Web Case. Since it has no collection assignment, those case sources are the main routes for acquiring it. As with most high-rarity knives, demand is driven by both appearance and rarity profile—making it a frequent choice for players aiming to showcase a high-end loadout.
In the CS community, the Survival Knife lineup is already well-regarded for its recognizable silhouette, and Slaughter is one of the most talked-about finishes among knife enthusiasts. The combination of Covert rarity, flexible wear options (from near-pristine to more battle-tested looks), and the availability of StatTrak™ contributes to its enduring popularity.
