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October 22, 20266 min read

Huntsman | Case Hardened: Blue Gem, Tier 1, and paint seeds explained

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the Huntsman | Case Hardened: paint seed (0 to 999), Case Hardened / Blue Gem classification, 6 categories cataloged by CubeSKINs, and how they change the market price. Includes references like Max Blue - Bluegem #1.

Part of the CS2 tiers and patterns series, matched to the CubeSKINs detector for Huntsman | Case Hardened (Case Hardened / Blue Gem).

Family

Case Hardened / Blue Gem

Tier levels

4 tiers

Cataloged seeds

134+

Overview

The Huntsman | Case Hardened uses Case Hardened: blue, gold, and purple shift based on the paint seed (0 to 999). Collectors rank seeds into tiers, and the lower the tier, the rarer and pricier the look tends to be.

Mostly blue means Blue Gem. Mostly gold means Gold Gem. Tier 1 holds the cleanest examples, the ones that show up at auctions.

What a paint seed is and why it matters

The paint seed (pattern index) is a whole number, usually 0 to 999, fixed when the item is created. It has nothing to do with float. Two identical weapons can have different seeds and different prices on this skin.

Check the seed through the inspect link on Steam. On CubeSKINs, the seed is read automatically along with float and stickers when you get a quote for your inventory or browse the marketplace.

This is the catalog behind our quotes and inspector. Names like Blue Gem Tier 1, Full Fade, or Pink Galaxy follow the community's international conventions.

Tier 13 categories

The most sought-after patterns and, in general, the most expensive on this skin.

Max Blue - Bluegem #1

Playside fully covered in blue, the most expensive pattern

Paint seeds

618

Max Blue - Bluegem (Tier 1)

Playside covered in pure blue, with almost no spots

Paint seeds

65229

Golg Gem

Mostly gold, with small blue patches

Paint seeds

113599

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)

Mostly blue on the front face, with light touches of gold

Paint seeds

721770494702838881505891306638798248576283112371917130+5 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)

Mostly blue on the front face, with light touches of gold

Paint seeds

567370786891910872844182428458153629255741927858749+5 seeds

Tier 41 category

Cataloged seeds for comparing listings with similar traits.

High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)

Mostly blue on the front face, with light touches of gold

Paint seeds

37967146452842485450239842678069966446863038782587841+65 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

Each row answers: "What tier is seed N on the Huntsman | Case Hardened?" Direct URL: /en/blog/tiers/huntsman-case-hardened/seed/N

Paint seeds cataloged for Huntsman | Case Hardened: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
6Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
8Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
10Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
18Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
27Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
29Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem (Tier 1)
34Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
38Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
56Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
72Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
73Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
92Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
95Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
98Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
108Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
112Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
113Tier 1Golg Gem
114Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
116Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
130Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
147Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
153Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
156Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
175Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
182Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
188Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
194Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
222Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
248Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
255Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
262Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
280Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
282Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
283Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
306Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
311Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
330Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
334Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
335Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
358Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
365Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
367Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
371Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
376Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
378Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
379Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
398Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
411Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
414Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
424Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
426Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
428Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
445Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
457Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
458Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
464Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
468Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
488Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
494Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
499Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
502Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
505Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
510Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
522Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
528Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
547Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
553Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
575Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
576Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
587Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
599Tier 1Golg Gem
609Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
612Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
618Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem #1
629Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
630Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
631Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
633Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
638Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
643Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
652Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem (Tier 1)
657Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
658Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
664Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
671Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
694Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
699Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
702Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
703Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
704Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
707Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
716Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
721Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
741Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
749Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
761Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
768Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
769Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
770Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
776Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
780Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
782Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
788Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
798Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
806Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
808Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
809Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
811Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
823Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
830Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
838Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
839Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
841Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
844Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
853Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
854Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
858Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
867Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
868Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
881Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
883Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
891Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
898Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
899Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
902Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
916Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
917Tier 2High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 2)
919Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
927Tier 3High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 3)
961Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
964Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
965Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
976Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)
989Tier 4High Blue - Bluegem (Tier 4)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=huntsman-case-hardened&seed=NUM

How tier affects price

A rare tier doesn't replace float, stickers, or liquidity, but it can multiply the value. On Case Hardened and Fade, the gap between a common seed and a Tier 1 shows up when you compare prices on Buff163. When you sell, list the right seed. When you buy, confirm the tier before paying a premium.

The bigger picture: how to price CS2 skins and what float means in CS2.

More pattern guides

Tier and paint seed FAQ

What does Tier 1 mean on the Huntsman | Case Hardened?
Tier 1 groups the most valued paint seeds for this skin in the CubeSKINs catalog, usually the cleanest looks or the ones with the most color (Blue Gem, Full Fade, Pink Galaxy, and similar). Tier 1 seeds tend to be less liquid and priced above the model's average.
How do I check my skin's paint seed?
Use the item's inspect link on Steam or a compatible tool. The pattern index shows up in the item's metadata. On CubeSKINs, the inventory quote and the marketplace read seed, float, and stickers automatically when the item is available.
Does the tier change if I play with the skin?
No. The paint seed and its tier are fixed from the moment the item is created. The float doesn't change either. Only applying or scraping stickers changes the visible attributes.
Can I sell a skin with a rare pattern on CubeSKINs?
Yes. Cataloged patterns are part of the quote analysis. For premium tiers, also compare similar listings on the marketplace and, if needed, ask for a human review on the sale to make sure the seed was recognized.

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