Survival 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 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 | $175.00 | $262.15 | 27 |
| Phase 2 | 419 | $183.14 | $280.68 | 35 |
| Phase 3 | 420 | $177.75 | $245.19 | 26 |
| Phase 4 | 421 | $179.54 | $240.00 | 29 |
| Ruby | 415 | $474.66 | $462.50 | 19 |
| Sapphire | 416 | $305.45 | $441.00 | 11 |
| Black Pearl | 417 | — | $704.89 | 1 |
Rare Survival 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 |
Survival Knife Doppler float and wear
The ★ Survival 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 Survival Knife Doppler?
The Survival 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 Survival Knife Doppler
The ★ Survival Knife | Doppler was added in March 2025.
“This multi-purpose tactical knife features a serrated edge for ripping through coarse material like bone or fiber, plus a sharp gutting hook. The composite material handle is bolted to the blade with hex nuts. 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”









