With the knife trade-up update a few months ago, cheap covert (red) CS2 skins have suddenly become more valuable than ever. What used to be affordable cosmetics are now prime targets for traders looking to craft high-end knives without breaking the bank. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the cheapest covert skins in Counter-Strike 2 that you can use in trade-ups – giving you a smart and cost-effective path toward that dream blade.
1. AK-47 | Legion of Anubis
Best tradeup outcome: Skeleton Knife, Nomad Knife (Fade, Slaughter, Crimson Web, Case Hardened)
2. USP-S | The Traitor
Best tradeup outcome: Sport Gloves Nocts, Driver Gloves Snow Leopard, Sport Gloves Slingshot, Sport Gloves Big Game
3. M4A4 | Temukau
Best tradeup outcome: Sport Gloves Vice, Sport Gloves Amphibious, Hand Wraps Cobalt Skulls, Driver Gloves Imperial Plaid
4. M4A4 | Desert Strike
Best tradeup outcome: Huntsman Knife (Fade, Slaughter, Case Hardened, Crimson Web)
5. Desert Eagle | Printstream
Best tradeup outcome: Skeleton Knife, Nomad Knife (Fade, Slaughter, Crimson Web, Case Hardened)
6. M4A4 | Neo-Noir
Best tradeup outcome: Sport Gloves Vice, Sport Gloves Amphibious, Hand Wraps Cobalt Skulls, Driver Gloves Imperial Plaid
7. MAC-10 | Stalker
Best tradeup outcome: Skeleton Knife, Nomad Knife (Fade, Slaughter, Crimson Web, Case Hardened)
8. FAMAS | Commemoration
Best tradeup outcome: Classic Knife (Fade, Vanilla, Slaughter, Crimson Web, Case Hardened)
9. Desert Eagle | Code Red
Best tradeup outcome: Talon Knife, Stiletto, Ursus (Fade, Crimson Web, Slaughter)
10. M4A4 | The Battlestar
Best tradeup outcome: Bowie Knife (Fade, Slaughter, Case Hardened)
11. AK-47 | Aquamarine Revenge
Best tradeup outcome: Falchion Knife (Fade, Slaughter)
