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★ Skeleton Knife | Stained$167.32

★ Skeleton Knife | Stained CS2 Price

Market avg$320
★ Skeleton Knife | Stained
Rarely Traded315 listings−9% vs avg
Listings31529 of 39 · 1m ago
vs market avg−9%avg $320
vs BUFF−4.6%BUFF $303
7-day−0.5%$289 – $291
Lowest PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
What each site values it at in a swap. Not all of these are the same kind of money — the figure names its own basis.
Trend-1.8% over 30 days-3.3% this week · -1.8% todayTrend: -1.8% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$275.7930-day high$297.41

Today at $289.31 — 2.7% below the month's ceiling.

Details
Float
0.00 – 1.00
ReleasedNov 18, 2019 · Operation Shattered Web
Colors
4.1(34)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$289.31
DemandRarely Traded
Listings31529 of 39 marketplaces · 1m ago
vs market avg−9%avg $320
vs BUFF−4.6%BUFF $303
7-day−0.5%$289.31 – $290.79
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Price History
24h
-1.8%
7d
-3.3%
30d
-1.8%
$378.61
More periods
60d+0.3%$377.34
90d-4.3%$395.47
180d-17.2%$457.17
360d-9.7%$419.12
About

About the ★ Skeleton 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 ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Stained finish on the Skeleton Knife — see All Skeleton Knife skins.

Origin

The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained can be unboxed from the Fracture Case and Shattered Web Case. It belongs to The Shattered Web Collection.

Rarity

The ★ Skeleton 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 ★ Skeleton 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.

Price

The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $167.32. The Factory New copy is down 3.3% over 7 days and down 1.8% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $167.32 (Field-Tested) to $319.66 (Factory New).

Availability

32 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.

Released

The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained first entered the game on Nov 18, 2019, when the Shattered Web Case was released as part of Operation Shattered Web.

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 ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained 4.1 out of 5 from 34 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -1.8% (30d).

24h-1.8%
7d-3.3%
30d-1.8%

Market Position

Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($167.32–$319.66). Knives hold value well.

BracketMid-to-high tier
VolatilityLow
MomentumNegative

Traded Range

Since January 2026, the ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained (Factory New) has traded between $302.50 and $476.55. Today's price is 33% below that high.

High$476.55 Feb 23, 2026
Low$302.50 Aug 20, 2026
12 months$302.50–$476.55

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

The ★ Skeleton 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. It's part of The Shattered Web Collection, obtainable from the Fracture Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the Skeleton 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). 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 ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Fracture 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. The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained is from The Shattered Web Collection (Fracture Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. 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 ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Skeleton 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 ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained 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 ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained has averaged $377.34 over the past 60 days, against $395.47 over 90 days, $457.17 over 180 days and $419.12 over 360 days. It currently trades at $167.32, 60.1% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained is part of The Shattered Web Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Fracture Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

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, DMarket currently has the lowest price for the ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained at $289.31. 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.