Best Gloves and Knife Combos Under $100

The smartest gloves + knife combos under $100 take advantage of rental-friendly skins, Battle-Scarred bargains, and color-matched loadouts so your hands look curated without premium pricing. We used the Price Checker Tool and our /cs2-skins-under-10 tracker to verify each combo stays within budget even when markets swing.

Top five combos under $100

Rank	Gloves (Wear)	Knife (Wear)	Combined Avg Price	Style angle
1	Hand Wraps Duct Tape (FT)	Navaja Knife Night Stripe (FT)	~$92	Industrial streetwear
2	Driver Gloves Overtake (WW)	Shadow Daggers Ultraviolet (FT)	~$97	Neon retro
3	Moto Gloves Transport (BS)	Gut Knife Rust Coat (WW)	~$90	Post-apocalyptic
4	Specialist Gloves Buckshot (WW)	Survival Knife Forest DDPAT (FT)	~$95	Tactical woodland
5	Hydra Gloves Mangrove (BS)	Falchion Knife Boreal Forest (FT)	~$98	Jungle explorer

Combo deep dives

1. Streetwear tape setup

• Gloves: Hand Wraps Duct Tape hide float because the motif is literally scuffed tape.
• Knife: Navaja Night Stripe echoes the gray palette while staying slim.
• Styling notes: Pair with AK-47 Redline or MP9 Starlight Protector to keep the monochrome vibe.

2. Neon retro sprint

• Gloves: Driver Gloves Overtake Well-Worn keep the orange stripes intact even with heavy wear.
• Knife: Shadow Daggers Ultraviolet FT adds purple pops, creating a Miami-style loadout.
• Bonus: Works perfectly with AWP Chromatic Aberration from our previous guide.

3. Post-apocalyptic duo

• Gloves: Moto Gloves Transport Battle-Scarred look intentionally weathered.
• Knife: Gut Knife Rust Coat sells the “salvaged” fantasy.
• Why it’s smart: You can swap in Rat Rod or Desert Eagle Oxide Blaze for a cohesive scrap aesthetic.

4. Tactical woodland kit

• Gloves: Specialist Gloves Buckshot WW keep camo patches even at higher floats.
• Knife: Survival Knife Forest DDPAT complements the green/brown mix.
• Use case: Perfect for Mirage, Ancients, or any foliage-heavy map where immersion matters.

5. Jungle explorer set

• Gloves: Hydra Gloves Mangrove BS lean into earthy greens.
• Knife: Falchion Boreal Forest adds a sweeping blade to match.
• Pro tip: Pair with AWP Asiimov for contrast or with MP7 Army Recon for full camo.

Budget worksheet example

Item	Price	Notes
Hand Wraps Duct Tape FT	$48	Buy during weekend dips on Buff
Navaja Knife Night Stripe FT	$44	Usually $2 cheaper off Steam
Stickers/Extras	$5	Match with slate or gray rifles
Total	$97	Leaves a few dollars buffer

Throw the same numbers into the Loadout Calculator with your rifles to ensure the whole inventory stays balanced.

Acquisition plan

1. Week 1: Set target floats + prices for 3 glove candidates. Log them in a sheet with links.
2. Week 2: Hunt knives that match each glove palette. Rank them by average float so you know which ones hide wear best.
3. Week 3: Cross-check totals in the Loadout Calculator; adjust rifle spend if necessary.
4. Week 4: Execute the purchase when both glove + knife dip simultaneously (watch Buff graph overlays).
5. Week 5: Capture showcase footage, post on socials, and set up sale listings for backup combos.

Buying framework

1. Set max float thresholds: Gloves often tolerate up to 0.40, but certain fabrics (Driver Gloves) look better under 0.25.
2. Use try-before-you-buy services: Some rental platforms let you preview combos for a day; note any color clashes.
3. Track case supply: Gloves tied to discontinued operations (Hydra) creep upward faster than active-case counterparts.
4. Negotiate bundles: Sellers love unloading knives + gloves together—offer slightly under list for both.
5. Check /top-rising-skins: If gloves appear there, buy ASAP before the hype pushes them above $100.

Color-matching guide

Palette	Gloves	Knife	Supporting skins
Gray/Black	Hand Wraps Duct Tape	Navaja Night Stripe	AK-47 Redline, USP-S Cortex
Purple/Orange	Driver Gloves Overtake	Shadow Daggers Ultraviolet	AWP Chromatic Aberration, M4A4 Temukau
Rust/Bronze	Moto Gloves Transport	Gut Knife Rust Coat	AK Rat Rod, Desert Eagle Bronze Deco
Forest	Specialist Buckshot	Survival Knife Forest DDPAT	M4A1-S Golden Coil, SSG Turbo Peek
Jungle	Hydra Mangrove	Falchion Boreal Forest	Galil Eco, MP7 Army Recon

How to maintain the combo vibe

1. Screenshot floats & wear: Save them in a spreadsheet for quick reference when reselling.
2. Rotate gloves monthly: Even if you own two pairs, swapping them keeps your content fresh.
3. Pair with map themes: Use earthy combos on Ancient, neon combos on Vertigo; audiences notice the attention to detail.
4. Sync with sticker crafts: Stickers on rifles and pistols should echo glove accents.
5. Align with loadout goals: Reference /cs2-skins-under-10 when filling cheaper slots to support the combo.

Seasonal price outlook

Season	Expected trend	Action
Winter Sales	Prices dip 8–12% as players chase AAA games	Stock up on gloves now
Spring Ops	New cases steal attention	List combos slightly higher; less competition
Summer Break	Activity spikes, prices stable	Run giveaways/content to raise perceived value
Major Season	Influencer hype can spike neon combos	Sell duplicates into hype

Case/source cheat sheet

Item	Source	Status	Impact
Hand Wraps Duct Tape	Broken Fang case	Rare	Supply shrinking; expect gradual climbs.
Driver Gloves Overtake	Clutch case	Active	Plenty of drops keep prices predictable.
Hydra Gloves Mangrove	Hydra case	Vaulted	Treat as long-term holds; consider upgrading later.
Navaja Knife Night Stripe	Horizon case	Active	Easy to find replacements or different floats.
Shadow Daggers Ultraviolet	Spectrum case	Active	Glove-friendly colorways remain plentiful.

Knowing which cases feed each cosmetic tells you how aggressive you should be when prices dip.

Content + resale workflow

1. Document the combo: Write down float, wear, purchase price, and the story behind your selection.
2. Stage lighting: Record clips on bright maps (Mirage, Vertigo) plus dark maps (Nuke) to show versatility.
3. Post to socials: Tag #cs2loadout plus relevant marketplaces; link back to your listing.
4. Monitor reactions: Track which combos get the most likes/comments—that’s your signal to buy duplicates for resale.
5. Retarget buyers: DM commenters with bundle offers (gloves + rifle) to move inventory faster.

Budget-stacking ideas

• Flip budget rifles: Use our under-$5 list to generate $1–$2 profits repeatedly until you hit glove money.
• Sell cases instantly: Weekly drops convert to wallet cash; move them the same day to avoid price decay.
• Join team bundle buys: Split large trades with friends so each of you gets a glove or knife at wholesale rates.
• Offer clip commissions: Shoot cinematic B-roll of other players’ combos for a small fee, then reinvest.
• Use loyalty coupons: Skinport/Buff coupons from loyalty programs can shave 2–3% off big purchases.

Troubleshooting mismatched combos

1. Colors clash? Swap to neutral knives (Rust Coat, Blue Steel) that blend with anything.
2. Float too high? Relist the glove and hunt for a slightly cleaner copy—the delta is often <$5.
3. Budget blown? Pause and rework your Loadout Calculator inputs to free funds from other slots.
4. Market tanked? Check /top-rising-skins; if gloves drop with the whole market, hold. If only your combo dips, rotate to a more popular theme.
5. Audience not biting? Refresh your photos/videos with different maps or lighting to show the combo’s potential.

Personalization checklist

• Nickname your combo (e.g., “Tape Runner”) so it feels like part of your brand.
• Sync crosshairs/HUD colors with glove accents for a cohesive POV.
• Log every compliment you get in match chat; use those quotes in future listings.
• Swap weapon charms (when Valve adds them) to mirror glove palettes.
• Update your bio with the combo details and link to your Price Checker watchlist so friends can copy the look.

FAQ

Can I really get both items under $100? Yes—stick to FT/WW gloves and mid-tier knives like Navaja, Shadow Dagger, or Gut.

Should I prioritize gloves or knives first? Gloves. They stay in frame more often and set the color tone.

Do StatTrak knives fit the budget? Rarely. Skip StatTrak until you move into the $150+ tier.

What about rentals? Use them to test combos, but remember they don’t build long-term inventory value.

Buy or sell verdict

• Buy: Combos that sit under $95 and align with your rifle palette. Log floats so you can prove condition.
• Hold: Streetwear or neon setups during off-season—they surge whenever content creators run themed events.
• Sell: Any combo pushing past $110 unless you’re ready to graduate into higher tiers.

Coordinated hands make your whole loadout feel intentional. Keep the Price Checker Tool pinned, reference /top-rising-skins for glove momentum, and browse /cs2-skins-under-10 when you need cheap supporting skins. Stylish doesn’t have to mean expensive.

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Verdict: Buy matched gloves + knives while they sit under $100, and Sell extras once influencers push the look mainstream.