ST★ Flip Knife | StainedFactory New$457.60★ StatTrak™ Flip Knife | Stained
Rarely Traded15 listings−30% vs avg
Float pricingFN$457.60
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Trend-0.7% over 30 daysTrend: -0.7% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $320.00 — 0.0% below the month's ceiling.
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FN$320
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FT$122
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About the ★ Flip Knife | Stained
From the gameIt has been given a forced patina using lemon and mustard dripped onto the surface. If you think it's messy now, wait until you see it under a blacklight.
The ★ Flip Knife | Stained is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Stained finish on the Flip Knife — see All Flip Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Flip Knife | Stained can be unboxed from the CS:GO Weapon Case, eSports 2013 Case, Operation Bravo Case, eSports 2013 Winter Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case and Revolver Case.
Rarity
The ★ Flip Knife | Stained 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 ★ Flip Knife | Stained runs from 0.00 to 1.00. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more. This page is the Factory New copy, 0.00–0.07 on that scale.
Price
The ★ Flip Knife | Stained (Factory New) has an aggregate market price of about $457.60. It has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $118.20 (Battle-Scarred) to $201.10 (Factory New).
Availability
12 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Flip Knife | Stained right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Flip Knife | Stained first entered the game on Aug 14, 2013, when the CS:GO Weapon Case was released as part of the Arms Deal 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 ★ Flip Knife | Stained 4.0 out of 5 from 65 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Flip Knife | Stained (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -0.7% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range. Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $246.24 and $574.47. Today's price is 20% 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) ★ Flip Knife | Stained 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. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Stained pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The ★ Flip 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. For players who main the Flip Knife, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Factory New copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Factory New is quoted at about $457.60 and the Minimal Wear at about $157.45, so the Factory New costs 191% 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™ Flip Knife | Stained (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon 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 ★ Flip 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 ★ Flip 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 ★ Flip 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 ★ StatTrak™ Flip Knife | Stained (Factory New) 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 ★ StatTrak™ Flip Knife | Stained (Factory New) has averaged $208.10 over the past 360 days. It currently trades at $457.60, 119.9% above its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Flip Knife | Stained 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 given a forced patina using lemon and mustard dripped onto the surface. If you think it's messy now, wait until you see it under a blacklight." 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 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ StatTrak™ Flip Knife | Stained (Factory New) at $320.00. 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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