ST★ Classic Knife | FadeMinimal Wear$412.36★ StatTrak™ Classic Knife | Fade
Rarely Traded49 listings−24% vs avg
Float pricingMW$412.36
SkinsMonkey— — no trade quote for this item
CS.Money$401.84 — site trade price
TradeIt$548.90 — site trade price
PirateSwap— — no trade quote for this item
Skinflow$360.21 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap— — no trade quote for this item
cs.trade— — no trade quote for this item
DMarket$150.41 — exchange priceShow 4 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-19.6% over 30 daysTrend: -19.6% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $306.10 — 0.1% above the month's floor.
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MW$312TradeIt24% off. MW$313
Lisskins24% off. MW$313
Skinland23% off. MW$319
Moon Market22% off. MW$321
Avan Market19% off. MW$335
BUFF Market18% off. 
FN$268Skinswap17% off. FN$270CS.MoneyMore periods
About the ★ Classic 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 ★ Classic Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Fade finish on the Classic Knife — see All Classic Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Classic Knife | Fade can be unboxed from the CS20 Case.
Rarity
The ★ Classic 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 ★ Classic 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. This page is the Minimal Wear copy, 0.07–0.15 on that scale — in practice 0.07–0.08 for this finish.
Price
The ★ Classic Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $412.36. It is down 1.9% over 7 days and down 19.6% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $252.48 (Factory New) to $322.00 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
25 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Classic Knife | Fade right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Classic Knife | Fade first entered the game on Oct 18, 2019, when the CS20 Case was released as part of the CS20 Update.
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 ★ Classic Knife | Fade 4.5 out of 5 from 205 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Classic Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) shows a Strongly bearish trend. -19.6% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range. Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $359.30 and $689.86. Today's price is 40% 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 — Classic 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
Factory New (FN) ★ Classic Knife | Fade skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. This skin has a restricted float range (0.00-0.08), meaning Battle-Scarred versions don't exist. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Fade pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The ★ Classic 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. For players who main the Classic Knife, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
Minimal Wear covers float values from 0.07 to 0.15 on the CS2 wear scale. This skin's own floats run 0.00-0.08, so its Minimal Wear copies sit between 0.07 and 0.08. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Minimal Wear copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Minimal Wear is quoted at about $412.36 and the Factory New at about $326.97, so the Minimal Wear costs 26% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.
Prices for the ★ StatTrak™ Classic Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the CS20 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. 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 ★ Classic 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 ★ Classic 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 ★ Classic 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 ★ StatTrak™ Classic Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 1.9%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 19.6%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.
The ★ StatTrak™ Classic Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) has averaged $214.16 over the past 360 days. It currently trades at $412.36, 92.5% above its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Classic Knife | Fade is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
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 ★ Classic 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, TradeIt currently has the lowest price for the ★ StatTrak™ Classic Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) at $312.26. 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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