Bayonet | Fade

★ Bayonet | Fade is a CS2 knife skin with a reflective, multicolor blade and a muted olive-green handle. Its gradient moves from blue-purple at the tip toward warm gold and silver near the guard. The look suits players who prefer concentrated color without decorative artwork. Factory New, Minimal Wear and StatTrak™ versions are available, with no Souvenir option.

Description

★ Bayonet | Fade brings an Anodized Airbrushed finish to the Bayonet knife in CS2. Transparent color over a chrome base gives the blade a reflective appearance rather than an opaque painted look. The gradient is concentrated on the blade, leaving the handle and metal fittings visually restrained. A textured olive-green grip provides a practical-looking contrast to the bright surface above it. The blade has no visible lettering or decorative artwork, keeping attention on color and shape. This combination suits loadouts that use a colorful knife as an accent without requiring matching graphics across every weapon. Buyers can choose between regular and StatTrak versions while keeping exterior availability separate from that choice. Comparing the listing's float, exterior and inspection view helps distinguish the actual knife from a generic image of the finish.

History and Origin

★ Bayonet | Fade debuted in CS:GO on August 14, 2013, arriving through the CS:GO Weapon Case with the Arms Deal update. Valve created the finish, rather than a community designer. Other compatible cases include the eSports 2013 Case, Operation Bravo Case and CS:GO Weapon Case 2. The eSports 2013 Winter Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case and CS:GO Weapon Case 3 also contain it. Further options are the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case and Revolver Case. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, ending new drops for all these source cases. As of October 9, 2026, existing cases remain available to buy on the market and open, separating current access from ongoing case replenishment. Today, buyers can also obtain the knife directly through marketplace listings or player trades instead of pursuing a case-opening result.

Finish Style

The Fade finish uses transparent airbrushed colors over a chrome base, producing a reflective surface with blended transitions. Blue-purple occupies the blade tip, then gives way to pink-red farther down the blade. Orange connects those stronger colors to pale gold and silver near the guard. Bright highlights trace the cutting edge and the recessed groove, emphasizing the blade's shape. A dark opening near the tip interrupts the polished surface without adding a separate decorative motif. The straight guard and end cap are gray metal, keeping the fittings outside the colorful gradient. Muted olive green covers the handle, where broad raised ribs and a textured surface contrast with the reflective blade. With no visible blade text or artwork, the overall character comes from the color transition, metallic highlights and restrained grip.

Float Value

★ Bayonet | Fade has a float value range of 0.00 to 0.08 and is available in Factory New and Minimal Wear. Buyers should compare exact floats within these available conditions rather than relying only on the exterior label. StatTrak versions are available alongside regular versions; version availability is separate from the knife's cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Bayonet | Fade has the Covert rarity grade, distinct from its exterior and float value. Its stated chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%, which should not be treated as a confirmed rate for every compatible case. Documented owners include professional players adreN and Ax1Le, providing ownership context without establishing current market demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Blue-purple, pink-red and gold blade gradient

• Reflective chrome base with bright edge highlights

• Clean blade without visible lettering or artwork

• StatTrak option alongside regular versions

Price Range

The live ★ Bayonet | Fade price range is $297.35 to $1,400.00. These bounds cover the whole skin rather than a particular exterior or version. Compare Factory New and Minimal Wear listings by exact float instead of relying only on the condition label. Check regular and StatTrak offers separately, since version is another relevant listing detail. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, match those attributes and inspect the offered knife before choosing where to buy.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Open a Weapon Case

Open the CS:GO Weapon Case or another compatible case, such as the Operation Bravo Case or Revolver Case, for a chance at this knife. Its stated CS:GO Weapon Case chance is 0.0039%, so opening a case is not a direct purchase of the Fade. Compatible cases no longer drop, but existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy ★ Bayonet | Fade through a listing on the Steam Community Market, checking the exterior and whether it includes StatTrak. Inspect the available item details rather than assuming every listing represents an identical knife. A direct purchase selects an offered copy without depending on a case-opening outcome.

4. Trade with Other Players

Trade with another player for the knife, agreeing on the specific copy and the items exchanged. Before accepting, verify its exterior, float and regular or StatTrak version against the offer, and inspect the blade rather than relying on the item name alone.

Trading and Investment Considerations

All source cases have stopped dropping, so openings consume existing case supply rather than newly dropped cases. Ownership by adreN and Ax1Le gives the finish professional visibility, but does not establish sustained demand or a reliable price trend. Compare exterior, float and StatTrak status before deciding to buy, sell or trade, while recognizing that existing cases can still produce additional knives.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Source cases are no longer replenished by drops

• Documented ownership by adreN and Ax1Le

• Distinctive multicolor blade with reflective chrome styling

• Regular and StatTrak versions offer different ownership options

The editorial investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired case supply, documented professional ownership and a distinctive blade finish. These factors support a collector-oriented holding case, not a promise of appreciation. The main risk is uncertain future demand while existing cases can still introduce additional knives to the market.