Few finishes in the world of Counter Strike skins are as instantly recognizable as the Case Hardened. With every rifle featuring its own mix of blue, gold, and steel tones, Case Hardened AKs have become a world of patterns, variations, and gems. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at AK Case Hardened patterns, what makes different patterns stand out, and why certain combinations of color and placement have become so sought after.
The Ak Case Hardened is one of the skins where the pattern changes everything. Some patterns are entirely blue, while others are almost entirely gold.
There are basically two types of patterns that people collect:
Blue Gems — Bright blue dominates most of the AK, with minimal gold showing. Note: Blue gems are significantly more expensive than Gold Gems
Gold Gems — The skin is mostly gold, with a little bit of blue here and there throughout the skin. Note: Gold Gems are significantly cheaper than blue gems.
#1 Pattern: The 661
This AK is widely regarded as the best AK case hardened pattern, and the best one has reportedly been sold for over a million dollars. The cheapest 661 on the market right now is around 50,000 US dollars, a steep price for most investors. Therefore, most collectors are more likely to choose cheaper patterns from lower tiers.
Tier 1 Blue Gems:
Pattern 151
151, 168, 179, 321, 387, 555, 592, 670, 760, 809, 955
Tier 2 Blue Gems:
Pattern 887
4, 13, 28, 32, 65, 74, 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 Blue Gems:
Pattern 770
4, 81, 112, 278, 310, 363, 381, 413, 428, 429, 450, 519, 557, 586, 610, 647, 685, 689, 690, 733, 754, 770, 819, 823, 856, 862, 872, 878, 935, 1000
GOLD GEMS- Tier One Gold Gems:
Pattern 784
Pattern 219
Tier 2 Gold Gems:
Pattern 473
Pattern 538
How does float affect the AK?
The AK Case Hardened is available in all floats, from 0 to 1. The AK is a patina skin, which means that scratches don’t appear, but the rifle is coated with a layer of patina, which makes the skin look much darker.
How are patterns decided?
1000 unique patterns are taken from a part of this image and put onto the AK, allowing for different patterns and designs in every paint seed. This is what creates blue and gold gems, when the pattern includes a lot of blue or a lot of gold from this pattern.
