Is this tier list for trading or gameplay?
Primarily trading demand. Any knife works in round one if you play smart.
Tier list
MM2 knife tier list by demand and trade value — not just in-round power. Holiday events spike limited knife prices.
Primarily trading demand. Any knife works in round one if you play smart.
S-tier on patch Summer 2026: Chroma legendaries, Limited event godlies. These are the strongest picks right now — start here if you're choosing your main.
A-tier: Stable mid-tier godlies. Strong and viable in most matchups, just short of the S-tier ceiling.
D-tier on this patch: Default knives. They can still work in casual play, but they're outclassed in competitive settings.
We re-check rankings against patch Summer 2026 balance changes and update this list as of 2026-06-10. Tier lists shift after major balance patches, so always cross-check the patch version against the game's current update.