A Rare Dagger One-Hand, item level 36, requires level 30, binds when equipped. Crafted with Cold-Forged Shank.
On Cold-Forged Shank's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,742 gold35 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 983 gold24 silver to 22,529 gold57 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 59% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,742 gold35 silver.
| Crafted | Cold-Forged Shank | Recipe |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 316, requires level 81 and sells to vendors for 22g 72s 94c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 36 | 30 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 316 | 81 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 22g 72s 94c |
The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Cold-Forged Shank takes 15 Folded Obsidium, 6 Volatile Earth and 4 Volatile Water.
In the Appearances collection, Cold-Forged Shank is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 13210. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 1,134g 90s, and Folded Obsidium is the largest share at 94%. Cold-Forged Shank lists from 1,398g 54s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 193g 71s after the 5% auction cut, a 17% margin over its reagents. The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Cold-Forged Shank is taught by Plans: Cold-Forged Shank. It turns yellow at Cataclysm Blacksmithing skill 30 and grey at 35.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Folded Obsidium | 15 | 71 gold | 1,065 gold |
 Volatile Earth | 6 | 1 gold55 silver | 9 gold30 silver |
 Volatile Water | 4 | 15 gold15 silver | 60 gold60 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 1,134 gold90 silver | ||
| Cold-Forged Shank at its lowest listing | 1,398 gold54 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 193 gold71 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name daggers among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Cold-Forged Shank uses icon file 383597, which 24 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Moonbrook Spellblade ID 55434 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Swamplight Spellblade ID 55435 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Sishir Spellblade ID 55436 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Mirkfallon Spellblade ID 55437 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Nethander Spellblade ID 55438 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36Mereldar Spellblade ID 55439 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36Thondroril Spellblade ID 55440 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36Blackwolf Spellblade ID 55441 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55044 (55039 to 55052) were usually added in the same batch as Cold-Forged Shank: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Stormforged Helm ID 55039 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Stormforged Breastplate ID 55040 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Hardened Obsidium Shield ID 55041 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Stormforged Shield ID 55042 · Armor - Shield · item level 37
Decapitator's Razor ID 55043 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36
Fire-Etched Dagger ID 55045 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36
Lifeforce Hammer ID 55046 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 36
Fang of Goldrinn ID 55049 · QuestFang of Lo'Gosh ID 55050 · Quest
Obsidium Executioner ID 55052 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55044 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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