Black Laminate skips bright paint entirely: the Karambit's blade is stonewashed to a muted grey-brown working finish and paired with a dark laminated handle. The look is deliberately understated, closer to a real field tool than the candy-coated knives around it, which is exactly the appeal for players who want subtlety.
Karambit (Black Laminate): design, wear and market
Market read
Across 26 markets the FT floor moved +5.5% in 18 days: $650.60 → $686.57.
Sources: Valve item data · our 26-market price snapshot.
How much does Karambit (Black Laminate) cost?
The current floor for Karambit (Black Laminate) is $686.20, compared across 26 marketplaces with fees included. By wear: FN $929.53 · MW $729.09 · FT $686.57 · WW $632.11 · BS $604.27.
Where can I sell or cash out Karambit (Black Laminate)?
Right now DMarket pays the most: $663.47 net after its seller fee; the Sell tab holds the full ranking by take-home amount.
Does Karambit (Black Laminate) come in StatTrak or Souvenir?
Yes: StatTrak (from $686.20) versions trade alongside the standard one. Switch with the Quality pills above and the whole page recalculates.
How do I get Karambit (Black Laminate)?
The drop source is Gamma Case, itself listed from $2.73; the direct market price starts at $686.20. Opening containers for one specific skin rarely beats buying it outright.
Gamma Case
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