ST★ Bowie Knife | Fade$453.46★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Fade
Rarely Traded226 listings−16% vs avg
Float pricingFN$283.66
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Trend-2.0% over 30 daysTrend: -2.0% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $237.32 — 5.9% below the month's ceiling.
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About the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade
From the gameIt has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat. This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training.
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Fade finish on the Bowie Knife — see All Bowie Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade can be unboxed from the Operation Wildfire Case. It belongs to The Wildfire Collection.
Rarity
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.26% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade runs from 0.00 to 0.08. With a maximum float of 0.08 every copy is near Factory New. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $453.46. The Factory New copy has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $192.24 (Factory New) to $254.55 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
26 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade first entered the game on Feb 17, 2016, when the Operation Wildfire Case was released as part of Operation Wildfire.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade 4.5 out of 5 from 254 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Fade (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -2.0% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($283.66–$453.46). Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2026, the ★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Fade (Factory New) has traded between $234.20 and $418.40. Today's price is 32% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Pattern value — Bowie Knife | Fade
Paint seed matters on this skinFade percentage — how far the gradient has travelled along the knife or gun, and how much purple reaches the far end. It is a deterministic function of seed and weapon, so it is calculated rather than judged, and every weapon has its own achievable range. 100% is the ceiling; on Glock-18 and AWP the scarce direction is a high-purple "full fade" rather than the raw number.
Typical premium: 100% fade typically adds 30-80% over an average copy of the same wear.
Best seeds by fade %
Calculated from the paint seed on the scale Skinport and CSGOSKINS.GG use (worst seed 80%, best 100%). Of 1,001 seeds, 62 reach 99%, 109 reach 98%, 261 reach 95%, and 501 reach 90%.
| Seed | Fade | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| #763 | 100% | 1 of 1,001 |
| #575 | 99.9% | 2 of 1,001 |
| #897 | 99.9% | 3 of 1,001 |
| #636 | 99.9% | 4 of 1,001 |
| #341 | 99.9% | 5 of 1,001 |
| #93 | 99.9% | 6 of 1,001 |
| #403 | 99.9% | 7 of 1,001 |
| #910 | 99.9% | 8 of 1,001 |
| #468 | 99.8% | 9 of 1,001 |
| #326 | 99.8% | 10 of 1,001 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Fade design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Wildfire Collection, obtainable from the Operation Wildfire Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the Bowie Knife, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). This is a restricted float skin that can only drop in Factory New or near-FN condition, making all examples relatively clean. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Prices for the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Operation Wildfire Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.
Investment potential depends on several factors. Knives and gloves historically hold value well due to consistent demand and limited supply. The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade is from The Wildfire Collection (Operation Wildfire Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade has averaged $313.81 over the past 60 days, against $348.17 over 90 days, $359.56 over 180 days and $375.68 over 360 days. It currently trades at $453.46, 20.7% above its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The ★ Bowie Knife | Fade is part of The Wildfire Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Operation Wildfire Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.
The in-game description reads: "It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat. This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Fade design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Yes, the fade percentage directly impacts the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade price. A full 100% fade (showing the complete color gradient) commands a significant premium over lower fade percentages (e.g., 85% or 90%). The difference can be 20-50% or more. Use a fade checker tool to verify the exact percentage before buying.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CS.Money currently has the lowest price for the ★ Bowie Knife | Fade at $237.32. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.
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