ST★ Karambit | StainedMinimal Wear$849.48Rarely Traded53 listings−24% vs avg
Float pricingMW$849.48
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Trend+13.5% over 30 daysTrend: +13.5% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $646.23 — 1.9% below the month's ceiling.
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FN$815
MW$659
MW$688
MW$712
WW$575
FT$566
WW$582
FT$587More periods
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. This page is the Minimal Wear copy, 0.07–0.15 on that scale.
Price
The ★ Karambit | Stained (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $849.48. It is down 1.8% over 7 days and up 13.5% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $518.00 (Battle-Scarred) to $863.34 (Factory New).
Availability
19 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Karambit | Stained right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The ★ Karambit | 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 ★ Karambit | Stained 3.9 out of 5 from 79 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Stained (Minimal Wear) shows a Bullish trend. +13.5% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the premium range. Knives hold value well.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $604.61 and $934.34. Today's price is 9% 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.
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.
Minimal Wear covers float values from 0.07 to 0.15 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Minimal Wear copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Minimal Wear is quoted at about $849.48 and the Factory New at about $1276.29, so the Factory New costs 50% 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™ Karambit | Stained (Minimal Wear) 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 ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Stained (Minimal Wear) is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 1.8%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 13.5%. 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 ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Stained (Minimal Wear) has averaged $596.75 over the past 360 days. It currently trades at $849.48, 42.4% above 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 player currently has the ★ Karambit | Stained in their inventory — FalleN. 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 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Stained (Minimal Wear) at $646.23. 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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