Counter-Strike 2 entirely replaced CS:GO on Steam in 2023, but fortunately, your CS:GO items carried over to CS2. That switch initially confused many people, but this guide keeps it practical covering where you can sell today, the actual fees, how trade holds work, and what trade protection means in 2025.
When CS2 replaced CS:GO on Steam in September 2023, all items, including knives, were carried over. This was good news for those who prefer to stick with their old loadout. With the use of Steam Community Market data, this article takes a look at the cheapest knife entry points available right now. Since CS2 prices are subject to daily fluctuations, we will not give exact estimates. Instead, we will focus on cheap families and finishes that typically have the lowest buy-in.