Read the exterior first
The standard exterior labels are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. Their abbreviated forms are FN, MW, FT, WW and BS. These labels describe wear, not weapon damage, rarity or a guaranteed resale value.
| Exterior | Valve wear range reference |
|---|---|
| Factory New | 0.00–0.07 |
| Minimal Wear | 0.07–0.15 |
| Field-Tested | 0.15–0.37 |
| Well-Worn | 0.37–0.44 |
| Battle-Scarred | 0.44–1.00 |
These are reference ranges from Valve’s finish guide. At a boundary, use the actual item’s recorded exterior rather than rounding a displayed decimal yourself. A particular finish may support only part of the overall range.
Compare the copy, not just the label
Two Field-Tested listings can differ visibly. Open an inspect view where available and compare the areas you actually notice while playing: receiver, magazine, barrel and prominent artwork. A store thumbnail may represent the finish generally rather than your exact copy.
Keep three notes beside each candidate: exact market name, verified exterior and whether the image is specific to that item. An appealing generic image is useful for discovering a design; it is weaker evidence for the condition of one listing.
What wear cannot tell you
Wear alone does not identify a pattern, prove a price premium or establish a fair market price. Do not assign a precise float from an exterior name. Our directory does not currently provide verified float values for individual copies.
If your decision depends on a very specific float or visual pattern, stop at discovery until the seller provides item-specific evidence. A cheaper exterior can be a reasonable cosmetic choice when you prefer its appearance; there is no universal rule that the cleanest version is the best value.
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Browse the skin directory to identify names and available exterior variants, then read the float guide. Directory observations may be historical, and displayed availability is not a promise that a supplier can deliver now.
Before comparing offers, match weapon, finish, exterior and special naming prefixes. Record the observation date and currency. That small checklist prevents comparing a Factory New entry with a Field-Tested entry as though they were interchangeable.