ST★ Karambit | Fade$2,103.47
Active Demand395 listings−13% vs avg
Float pricingFN$1,922.31
SkinsMonkey$2,583.62 — site trade price
CS.Money$1,981.56 — site trade price
TradeIt$3,171.94 — site trade price
PirateSwap— — no trade quote for this item
Skinflow$1,957.63 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap— — no trade quote for this item
cs.trade$2,716.11 — cash ask
DMarket$1,563.26 — exchange priceShow 4 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-7.2% over 30 daysTrend: -7.2% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $1,668.94 — 1.2% above the month's floor.
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FN$1,669
CSFloat12% off. FN$1,694
BUFF Market9% off. FN$1,749cs.trade9% off. FN$1,754TradeIt9% off. FN$1,757Skinswap7% off. FN$1,779CS.Money5% off. FN$1,829
Waxpeer5% off. FN$1,829DMarketMore periods
About the ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Fade is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Fade finish on the Karambit — see All Karambit skins.
Origin
The ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Fade (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $2,103.47. The Factory New copy is down 2.9% over 7 days and down 7.2% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $1,840.24 (Factory New) to $2,033.35 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
28 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Karambit | Fade right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Fade 4.3 out of 5 from 88 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Fade (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -7.2% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the ultra-premium range ($1,922.31–$2,103.47). Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since February 2025, the ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Fade (Factory New) has traded between $1,764.79 and $3,869.64. Today's price is 50% 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 — Karambit | 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, 49 reach 99%, 106 reach 98%, 252 reach 95%, and 500 reach 90%.
| Seed | Fade | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| #412 | 100% | 1 of 1,001 |
| #602 | 99.9% | 2 of 1,001 |
| #359 | 99.9% | 3 of 1,001 |
| #649 | 99.9% | 4 of 1,001 |
| #393 | 99.9% | 5 of 1,001 |
| #701 | 99.8% | 6 of 1,001 |
| #16 | 99.7% | 7 of 1,001 |
| #146 | 99.7% | 8 of 1,001 |
| #688 | 99.7% | 9 of 1,001 |
| #541 | 99.7% | 10 of 1,001 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The ★ Karambit | Fade commands premium prices due to several factors: First, knife skins are the rarest drop category in CS2, with approximately 0.26% chance from case openings. It can be unboxed from the CS:GO Weapon Case. The Fade finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.
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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Fade is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 2.9%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 7.2%. 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 ★ Karambit | Fade has averaged $2,087.67 over the past 180 days, against $1,945.91 over 360 days. It currently trades at $2,103.47, 8.1% above its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Karambit | 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, 4 professional CS2 players currently have the ★ Karambit | Fade in their inventory, including YEKINDAR, Brollan and kyousuke. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.
Yes, the fade percentage directly impacts the ★ Karambit | 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, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Karambit | Fade at $1668.94. 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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