Price Analysis: Sawed-Off | The Kraken
Current Trend
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken shows a Slightly bearish trend. -1.9% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the affordable range ($87.84-$720.41).
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Factory New and Minimal Wear for the Sawed-Off | The Kraken?
Factory New (FN) skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading visible on close inspection. For the Sawed-Off | The Kraken, the price difference between FN and MW can range from 10% to over 100% depending on how visible the wear is on this particular finish. Some finishes hide wear better than others, making MW versions excellent value alternatives.
Is the Sawed-Off | The Kraken a good budget option?
Yes, the Sawed-Off | The Kraken is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the The Kraken aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.
What is the float value range for the Sawed-Off | The Kraken?
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 0.40, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Sawed-Off | The Kraken?
Prices vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. The Steam Community Market is convenient but charges 15% fees. Third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 often offer lower prices with fees ranging from 5-10%. For the Sawed-Off | The Kraken, we recommend comparing prices on this page's market comparison table above, which shows real-time listings from multiple verified marketplaces. Trading sites may offer even better deals if you have items to exchange.
What is StatTrak on the Sawed-Off | The Kraken?
StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the Sawed-Off | The Kraken are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.
Can I use the Sawed-Off | The Kraken in competitive CS2?
Yes, all weapon skins including the Sawed-Off | The Kraken are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
About This Skin
The classic Sawed-Off deals very heavy close-range damage, but with its low accuracy, high spread and slow rate of fire, you'd better kill what you hit.
History
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken was first released in CS2 on December 18th, 2013, marking its debut 12 years ago. This particular model was introduced as a part of the Winter Offensive Weapon Case.
Origin
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken can be obtained by opening a Winter Offensive Weapon Case. The skin is part of The Winter Offensive Collection.
Rarity
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken is one of 137 other Shotgun skins. The rarity of the skin is Covert, which makes the The Kraken a rare drop with an estimated drop chance of only 0.64%.
Availability
The Sawed-Off | The Kraken skin falls into a mid price bracket, ranging from $87.84 to $720.41, making it an affordable skin. Thankfully, it is readily accessible and can be acquired from various markets.
Versions
The float value of the Sawed-Off | The Kraken ranges from 0 to 0.4, which makes the skin available in Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested and Well-Worn. For each exterior, there also exists a StatTrak version for the The Kraken.
Finish Styles
This Sawed-Off has been painted in a "Custom Paint" style, with the The Kraken finish.


