Private Eye

Private Eye
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Basic Information
Worn by:	Demoman, Spy
Slot:	Cosmetic
Equip region:	Template:Dictionary/items/er error
Contributed by:	[LucasArts] Sith Happens. Template:Dictionary/steam ids/288019214 tasteekakes Template:Dictionary/steam ids/359427612
Released:	Third Community Contribution Update
Availability:	Craft, Drop, Purchase
Tradable:	Yes
Giftable:	Yes
Craftable:	Yes
Paintable:	No
Nameable:	Yes
Craft No.?:	No
Available Qualities
Unique Strange Unusual Collector's
Loadout Stats
Private Eye 1 - 100 A select style for the scrutinizing sleuth.

“

The outcome was never really in doubt. Click to listen — The Spy after solving a mystery

”

The Private Eye is a headwear item for the Demoman and Spy. It is a Template:W hat with the Mann Co. label stitched on the front and two team-colored matches sticking out of the right side, with a third sticking out above them with a burnt-out head.

Update history

April 7, 2011 Patch

• Added the Private Eye to the game.

July 8, 2011 Patch

• [Item schema update] The item can now be equipped by the Demoman.

Bugs

• When worn on the Demoman, the Private Eye clips with the back of his head.
• The preview of this hat on display in the Mann Co. Store does not display a preview for the Spy.

Trivia

• The Private Eye was contributed the creators of the Heavy Duty Rag.
• The deerstalker is a hat generally worn for stalking deer, as its name implies. However, it's most commonly associated with fictional English private detective Template:W, who is usually depicted as wearing one (even though he was never officially described as doing so).
• Private Eye is slang for Template:W. The term was made popular in detective movies.