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AK-47 Case Hardened Tier Guide
If you ever came across the AK-47 Case Hardened, you might have noticed that it does not always look the same. This article will show the differences between pattern tiers.
Blue Gem
Guide![AK-47 Case Hardened Tier Guide](https://images.ctfassets.net/nua5jmq7o9f6/4X2jnW4y5EuLz0Ejv5tSs4/a42cdf1265e9aabaf5c37ffbc4dcc83a/Thumbnail.jpg?w=3840&q=75&fm=webp)
Default AK-47 Case Hardened
![AK-47 | Case Hardened (Factory New)](https://cdn.skinport.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1080,fit=pad,format=webp,quality=85,background=transparent/images/screenshots/289404108/playside.png)
-22%
A default AK-47 Case Hardened has a mixture of purple, blue, gold, and rust. As its release of the CS:GO Weapon Case Container in 2013, the AK-47 Case Hardened is one of the most desired weapon finishes. Even with a default pattern, the AK-Case Hardened looks stunning and you will always own a piece of the first Case Container in Counter-Strike!
Tier 2 AK-47 Case Hardened
![AK-47 | Case Hardened (Field-Tested)](https://cdn.skinport.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1080,fit=pad,format=webp,quality=85,background=transparent/images/screenshots/298496132/playside.png)
-20%
The tier 2 version of the AK-47 Case Hardened has a noticeable clean blue part of the weapon. As it usually comes with purple, gold, or rusty spots a clean blue spot is considered rare and more desirable than a default AK-47 Case Hardened. A tier 2 AK-47 Case Hardened usually comes with at least 30% clear blue coloration.
Tier 1 AK-47 Case Hardened
![AK-47 | Case Hardened (Field-Tested)](https://cdn.skinport.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1080,fit=pad,format=webp,quality=85,background=transparent/images/screenshots/256457417/playside.png)
-21%
If you are looking for an awesome addition to your loadout, a Tier 1 might be your choice! The top is mostly clean blue. With a percentage of a minimum of 75% blue, only small parts are purple, golden, or rusty. At a tenth of the price of a blue gem, the AK-47 Case Hardened Tier 1 is your go-to option for a sleek-looking AK-47!
Blue Gem AK-47 Case Hardened
![AK-Case Hardened (Field-Tested) Blue Gem](https://images.ctfassets.net/nua5jmq7o9f6/66hKbeeWrGvFxfHZVkES0O/89fc5e84f11d387f92fc5f4e02ff1d33/AK_Case_Hardened.png?w=3840&q=75&fm=webp)
If the top of the AK-47 Case Hardened is more than 90% clean blue, you found a real blue gem. This will make the AK-47 Case Hardened worth multiple times the suggested price of a default one. The best pattern for the AK-47 Case Hardened is pattern "661" also called the "scar pattern", as the only gold spot left on the AK-47 looks like a golden scar. You can find all currently listed blue gems on Skinport here.