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The Doppler has 7 versions, each with its own paint index: Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4, plus Ruby, Sapphire and Black Pearl. Right now Phase 2 is the priciest numbered phase in Factory New and Phase 1 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 | 418 | $1,151 | $1,372 | 82 |
| Phase 2 | 419 | $1,607 | $1,854 | 86 |
| Phase 3 | 420 | $1,159 | $1,354 | 128 |
| Phase 4 | 421 | $1,192 | — | 90 |
| Ruby | 415 | $7,400 | — | 9 |
| Sapphire | 416 | $5,019 | — | 7 |
| Black Pearl | 417 | $8,200 | — | 1 |
Rare Karambit Doppler patterns
Within a phase, the pattern seed decides how much of the blade shows the phase's best color. Collectors pay extra for the strongest examples: mostly-pink Phase 2s, mostly-blue Phase 4s and dark Phase 1s.
| Phase | Premium patterns | What collectors look for |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Dark seeds | A near-black playside that resembles a Black Pearl |
| Phase 2 | Max Pink seeds | Pink and purple across the blade, with little black |
| Phase 3 | Green and blue seeds | A strong green tone across the blade |
| Phase 4 | Max Blue seeds | Mostly blue, close to a Sapphire look |
Karambit Doppler float and wear
The Karambit Doppler's float runs from 0.00 to 0.08, so it only exists in Factory New and Minimal Wear. A Minimal Wear copy looks almost identical to Factory New, so phase and pattern matter far more than float.
Which cases drop the Karambit Doppler?
The Karambit | Doppler drops from 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chroma Case | No longer drops | 0.009% · 1 in 11,538 | — |
| Chroma 2 Case | No longer drops | 0.009% · 1 in 11,538 | — |
| Chroma 3 Case | No longer drops | 0.009% · 1 in 11,538 | — |
About the Karambit Doppler
The Karambit Doppler arrived with the Chroma Case in January 2015, which introduced the Doppler, Marble Fade and Tiger Tooth finishes to knives.
Because the Steam Market groups all seven versions under one listing, phase-aware marketplaces and the paint index are the only reliable way to know which phase you are buying.
“With its curved blade mimicking a tiger's claw, the karambit was developed as part of the southeast Asian martial discipline of silat. The knife is typically used with a reverse grip, with the finger ring on the index finger. It has been painted with black and silver metallic paints using a marbleizing medium, then candy coated.”
“Getting lost in its color can prove fatal”
