AK-47 Case Hardened is one of the very first skins that showed up in the game. Pretty quickly, the community found out there are rare versions of this skin. What makes them special? Lots of blue on the metal! The CS.MONEY Blog explains everything you need to know about rare AK-47 Case Hardened patterns.
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A Million-Dollar AK
The best AK-47 Case Hardened pattern is #661, also called the Scar Pattern. It got its name from a small yellow spot near the stock. It’s the most wanted version of the AK skin, and here’s why:
- Tons of blue on the top part of the gun.
- Almost no gold or purple spots in visible areas.
- With low wear, it has a shiny blue chrome look that pops in any light.
- It’s a status symbol. Even a Battle-Scarred one with StatTrak™ can sell for tens of thousands of dollars—flex status.
Right now, the AK-47 Case Hardened #661 with StatTrak™ and Factory New wear is the most expensive skin in the game. Last January, it was sold for nearly $1.5 million. That’s the highest price ever paid for a skin in CS history!
AK-47 Case Hardened Pattern Tier List
There are 1000 different AK-47 Case Hardened patterns in the game. To make it easier, the community sorted them into groups based on how much blue they have.
- Tier 1 patterns:
151, 168, 179, 321, 387, 555, 592, 670, 760, 809, 955 - Tier 2 patterns:
4, 13, 28, 32, 65, 74, 81, 82, 92, 103, 122, 139, 147, 172, 189, 205, 228, 256, 323, 341, 426, 430, 442, 463, 479, 512, 525, 526, 532, 541, 571, 578, 605, 617, 627, 695, 698, 708, 713, 750, 752, 791, 828, 844, 868, 887, 888, 892, 903, 905, 922, 950, 969, 978, 996 - Tier 3 patterns:
34, 112, 278, 310, 312, 363, 381, 413, 428, 429, 450, 519, 557, 586, 610, 647, 685, 689, 690, 733, 754, 770, 819, 823, 856, 862, 872, 878, 935
Here’s a tip from the CS.MONEY Blog: if you want a Case Hardened AK with lots of blue but don’t want to spend a fortune, check out Tier 3 patterns. Some look amazing in-game—like ones with a blue magazine—and they cost way less than Tier 1 skins.
How Wear Affects AK-47 Case Hardened
The AK-47 Case Hardened uses the Patina finish style. That means when it gets more worn out, it doesn’t get scratched—it just gets duller. That’s why low-wear Case Hardened AKs look way better and are worth more money.
How AK-47 Case Hardened Patterns Work
Every time this skin drops—either from a case or a trade-up—it gets a pattern. The pattern decides which part of the texture lands on the weapon. The Case Hardened texture looks like this:
It’s not only used for the AK skin but also for knives and other Case Hardened items. Because the AK is so big, it’s impossible to get a “true blue gem” like with knives. That’s why the community looks for AKs with a lot of blue in visible spots.
AK-47 Case Hardened #661 is a real legend and part of Counter-Strike lore. It even has its own sticker! By the way, you can find even the rarest AK-47 Case Hardened patterns on the CS.MONEY Market. If you’ve been dreaming about getting one—don’t wait, now’s the time!
