ST★ Gut Knife | Fade$293.77
Rarely Traded519 listings−22% vs avg
Float pricingFN$185.00
SkinsMonkey— — no trade quote for this item
CS.Money$154.72 — site trade price
TradeIt$256.63 — site trade price
PirateSwap— — no trade quote for this item
Skinflow$165.19 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$306.90 — site trade price
cs.trade— — no trade quote for this item
DMarket$128.35 — exchange priceShow 4 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend+1.1% over 30 daysTrend: +1.1% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $144.52 — 0.7% above the month's floor.
Show 19 more marketplacesShow fewer marketplaces
FN$145CS.Money21% off. FN$146TradeIt19% off. FN$150Skinswap18% off. FN$152
Avan Market17% off. FN$154
Lisskins17% off. FN$154
Skinland16% off. FN$155
CSFloat15% off. FN$157
Moon MarketMore periods
About the ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Fade finish on the Gut Knife — see All Gut Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Gut Knife | Fade 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $293.77. The Factory New copy has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $124.79 (Factory New) to $172.62 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
28 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Gut Knife | Fade right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Gut Knife | Fade 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 ★ Gut Knife | Fade 4.5 out of 5 from 308 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Gut Knife | Fade (Factory New) shows a Slightly bullish trend. +1.1% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($185.00–$293.77). Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2026, the ★ StatTrak™ Gut Knife | Fade (Factory New) has traded between $154.14 and $242.93. Today's price is 24% 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 up - favorable for sellers. See charts for history.
Pattern value — Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 Gut 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 ★ Gut Knife | Fade 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut Knife | Fade has averaged $226.92 over the past 60 days, against $246.12 over 90 days, $272.50 over 180 days and $257.08 over 360 days. It currently trades at $293.77, 14.3% above its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut 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 ★ Gut Knife | Fade at $144.52. 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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