Tec-9 | Red Quartz (Field-Tested)

The Tec-9 | Red Quartz is a CS2 weapon skin built on the CS:GO legacy model, inheriting its design identity from the earlier CS:GO era. As part of the Tec-9 skin lineup, it’s recognized for pairing a modern “quartz” finish style with a bold red aesthetic that stands out in matches. The skin’s presence across multiple souvenir packages and train-themed collections has helped it remain highly visible among players who track CS2/CS:GO cosmetic history.

In terms of rarity, Tec-9 | Red Quartz is classified as Restricted, placing it above Mil-Spec but below Classified and higher tiers. While exact drop rates aren’t publicly consistent across every container or event, Restricted-tier items generally have a stronger likelihood of being obtained than rarer categories. Availability is also tied to where the skin can be found—especially through listed souvenir packages and collections.

Players can choose from all standard wear qualities: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, and Well-Worn. StatTrak is not available for this skin, so it won’t provide a kill-counter feature. Souvenir versions are available, making it a popular pick for collectors who prefer event-associated items with documented tournament origins.

Visually, the Red Quartz finish uses the quartz-style patterning to create a textured, stone-like appearance across the weapon. The paint index listed for this skin is 248, which corresponds to its specific pattern configuration. Expect a vivid red base with contrasting highlights that change slightly depending on the wear—cleanest in Factory New and more muted as wear increases.

To obtain the skin, look for it through the Train Collection and its appearances in multiple event containers, including: DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package, ESL One 2014 Souvenir Package, ESL One Cologne 2015 Train Souvenir Package, DreamHack Cluj-Napoca 2015 Train Souvenir Package, and MLG Columbus 2016 Train Souvenir Package, along with later Train souvenir packages such as Krakow 2017, Boston 2018, London 2018, Katowice 2019, and Berlin 2019. Those souvenir sources are often a key route for players seeking the skin’s rarer, event-linked variants.

Among the community, the Tec-9 | Red Quartz is appreciated for its clean color identity and collector-friendly availability in train-themed souvenirs. It’s a strong cosmetic choice for players who want a Restricted-tier skin with a distinctive red look that remains recognizable during gameplay—especially alongside other Train Collection aesthetics.