ST★ Karambit | StainedField-Tested$650.08Rarely Traded164 listings−14% vs avg
Float pricingFT$650.08
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Trend-13.6% over 30 daysTrend: -13.6% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $558.97 — 3.1% below the month's ceiling.
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About the ★ Karambit | Stained
The ★ Karambit | Stained is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Stained finish on the Karambit — see All Karambit skins.
Origin
The ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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.
Price
The ★ Karambit | Stained (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $650.08. It is down 4.1% over 7 days and down 13.6% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $518.74 (Battle-Scarred) to $841.00 (Factory New).
Availability
25 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Karambit | Stained right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
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 | Stained 4.0 out of 5 from 11,842 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Stained (Field-Tested) shows a Bearish trend. -13.6% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the premium range. Knives hold value well.
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) ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Stained 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 Stained 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). 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 ★ Karambit | Stained 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 | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Stained is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 4.1%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 13.6%. 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 ★ Karambit | Stained has averaged $936.12 over the past 90 days, against $788.27 over 180 days and $712.10 over 360 days. It currently trades at $650.08, 8.7% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Karambit | 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: "With its curved blade mimicking a tiger's claw, the karambit was developed as part of the southeast Asian martial discipline of silat. The knife is typically used with a reverse grip, with the finger ring on the index finger." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Stained design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Yes, 1 professional CS2 players currently have the ★ Karambit | Stained in their inventory. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 30+ marketplaces, DMarket currently has the lowest price for the ★ Karambit | Stained at $558.97. 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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