Paracord Knife Doppler phases
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 3 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 | $189.10 | $256.53 | 39 |
| Phase 2 | 419 | $203.37 | $296.34 | 30 |
| Phase 3 | 420 | $182.17 | $260.81 | 56 |
| Phase 4 | 421 | $185.44 | $235.00 | 38 |
| Ruby | 415 | $501.66 | $649.62 | 14 |
| Sapphire | 416 | $331.05 | $509.09 | 25 |
| Black Pearl | 417 | $637.48 | $736.22 | 14 |
Rare Paracord Knife 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 |
Paracord Knife Doppler float and wear
The ★ Paracord Knife | 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 Paracord Knife Doppler?
The Paracord Knife | Doppler drops from the Fever Case 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 10,769, assuming every rare special item is equally likely.
| Case | Weekly drop pool | Chance per opening | Case price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever Case | Armory | 0.009% · 1 in 10,769 | — |
About the Paracord Knife Doppler
The ★ Paracord Knife | Doppler was added in March 2025.
“This fixed-blade survival knife is designed to withstand being used as both a weapon and a tool, such as for setting traps, hunting animals or cutting foliage. The handle is wrapped in a length of multi-purpose paracord. 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”









