Question 1

Who is b4rtin and why is his Karambit so famous?

Accepted Answer

b4rtin is a long-time CS player and collector who unboxed the Karambit Case Hardened pattern #387 in 2014. The pattern features over 95% blue on the playside, making it one of the most valuable CS skins ever. It has never been sold, and its rarity and history make it a legend in the community.

Question 2

How much is b4rtin's Karambit worth?

Accepted Answer

Estimates place it at over $100,000 in Factory New condition, though it's not for sale. Similar Tier 1 patterns trade for $50,000-$150,000 depending on float and pattern.

Question 3

Can I buy a Karambit Case Hardened pattern #387 on CSBoard?

Accepted Answer

Pattern #387 is not currently listed, but CSBoard has other Tier 1 Karambit Case Hardened patterns available. Visit /en/items/karambit-case-hardened?tier=Tier-1 to see live listings.

Question 4

What makes a Case Hardened pattern Tier 1?

Accepted Answer

Tier 1 patterns are the top ~1% of the 1,000 possible patterns, with 90%+ blue coverage on the playside. They are ranked by community sites like CSBlueGem.

Question 5

Why use CSBoard for trading high-value skins?

Accepted Answer

CSBoard charges zero trading fees, offers instant USDT payouts, and requires no KYC. P2P trades go directly through Steam, so you keep full control.

Question 6

How do I sell a Tier 1 blue gem for USDT?

Accepted Answer

List your skin on CSBoard's P2P marketplace at /en/sell. Set your price in USDT, and when a buyer accepts, you trade directly via Steam. Payout is instant upon trade completion.

Platform	Fees	Payout Method	KYC Required	P2P or Bot
CSBoard	0%	USDT (TRC20/BEP20/Solana/TON)	No	P2P
SkinBaron	5-10%	Bank Transfer	Yes	Bot
DMarket	5%	Crypto/Bank	Yes	Bot

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