★ StatTrak™ Classic Knife | Stained (Minimal Wear)

The ★ Classic Knife | Stained sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Stained design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The CS20 Collection, obtainable from the CS20 Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the Classic 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). With a float range of 0.00 to 1.00, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. 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 ★ Classic Knife | Stained 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. The ★ Classic Knife | Stained is from The CS20 Collection (CS20 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 ★ Classic Knife | Stained 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 | Stained 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 | Stained 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 ★ Classic Knife | Stained is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 12.2%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 11.1%. Rising prices can indicate growing demand, reduced supply from case openings, or broader market-wide appreciation. Check the price chart above for detailed historical trends and to identify potential buying opportunities.

The ★ Classic Knife | Stained has averaged $168.14 over the past 60 days, against $164.03 over 90 days, $180.22 over 180 days and $171.69 over 360 days. It currently trades at $148.50, 13.5% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Classic Knife | Stained is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The ★ Classic Knife | Stained is part of The CS20 Collection. It can be obtained by opening the CS20 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 cold blued. This is the malbec of weapon design - Booth, Arms Dealer" Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Stained design is particularly valued for its visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 30+ marketplaces, CS.Money currently has the lowest price for the ★ Classic Knife | Stained at $117.78. 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.