Bowie Knife Gamma Doppler phases
The Gamma Doppler has 5 versions, each with its own paint index: Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4, plus Emerald. Right now Phase 1 is the priciest numbered phase in Factory New and Phase 4 the cheapest. Valve doesn't publish phase odds, so the phase is only visible on the knife itself or on a phase-tagged listing.
| Version | Paint index | FN from | MW from | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 569 | $174.66 | $256.22 | 69 |
| Phase 2 | 570 | $174.35 | $228.46 | 69 |
| Phase 3 | 571 | $173.18 | $261.39 | 53 |
| Phase 4 | 572 | $173.02 | $269.34 | 55 |
| Emerald | 568 | $410.65 | $586.06 | 44 |
Bowie Knife Gamma Doppler float and wear
The ★ Bowie Knife | Gamma Doppler's float runs from 0.00 to 0.08, which covers Factory New and Minimal Wear. Within such a narrow range the wear difference is barely visible, so phase and pattern matter far more than float.
Which cases drop the Bowie Knife Gamma Doppler?
The Bowie Knife | Gamma Doppler drops from 2 cases as a rare special item. In each case, any knife is 0.26% per opening and this finish in any phase is about 1 in 11,538, assuming every rare special item is equally likely.
| Case | Weekly drop pool | Chance per opening | Case price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Riptide Case | No longer drops | 0.009% · 1 in 11,538 | — |
| Dreams & Nightmares Case | Active weekly drop | 0.009% · 1 in 11,538 | — |
About the Bowie Knife Gamma Doppler
The ★ Bowie Knife | Gamma Doppler was added in September 2021.
“This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. It has been painted with black and silver metallic paints using a marbleizing medium, then candy coated.”









