Guide
CS2 Case Hardened blue gems: seeds and blue coverage
Case Hardened is not one fixed blue-and-gold image. The paint seed changes texture placement. Our table compares the highest top-side blue coverage for the AK-47 using the saved pattern dataset.
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Reference prices, not live offers. Suggested values may replace unavailable listings; fees, rare patterns and applied sticker premiums are not included. Missing prices are not zero.
Data and examples
| Seed | Top blue | Magazine blue |
|---|---|---|
| 661 | 97.6% | 19.2% |
| 955 | 96.5% | 3.3% |
| 387 | 95.3% | 10.8% |
| 179 | 95.1% | 13.9% |
| 151 | 94.8% | 17.9% |
| 670 | 94.8% | 57.9% |
| 592 | 93.4% | 17.2% |
| 321 | 93.2% | 54.2% |
| 760 | 90.6% | 21.7% |
| 512 | 90.0% | 27.1% |
Read the correct side of the correct weapon
For the AK-47, the dataset provides top and magazine views. For supported knives it uses play-side and back-side views. A seed number is not a universal quality grade: the same seed on another weapon can produce a different appearance.
The ranking below sorts computed blue coverage, not sale prices or an official community tier list. A desirable placement or a clean area can matter to a collector even when another seed has a slightly higher total percentage.
Float and pattern answer different questions
The seed determines texture placement; float controls wear within the finish's allowed range. Two items with the same seed can have different float values and visible wear. A blue coverage percentage alone does not describe the condition of the actual listing.
Open the pattern checker, enter the listing's seed, then inspect the item. Compare the important side and other visible surfaces. Do not use the catalog's default thumbnail as evidence that a seller's item has the same blue placement.
Do not turn a coverage score into a price
SkinRate's local tier labels are simple percentage thresholds, not a valuation service. Our ordinary skin prices do not include a verified premium for a specific blue-gem seed. An asking price is also not proof that comparable items have sold at that amount.
Use the pattern table to narrow an inspection, then investigate comparable items with the same weapon, seed, wear and relevant attributes. This guide deliberately does not promise a dollar value for seed 661 or any other individual pattern.
FAQ
Is the highest blue percentage always the most expensive seed?
No. Coverage is a computed visual measure. Placement, condition and collector demand can differ, and this dataset does not contain verified seed-specific sales.
Can I use an AK-47 seed ranking for a knife?
No. Texture placement and measured surfaces depend on the weapon model. Use the checker for the exact skin.
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