Bayonet | Stained

The ★ Bayonet | Stained is a CS2 knife skin with a mottled, silver-gray Patina finish. Darker gray and muted blue-gray patches cover the blade, contrasting with an olive-green handle. Its subdued colors suit players who prefer textured metal over bright artwork. All exteriors are available, along with standard and StatTrak™ versions.

Description

The ★ Bayonet | Stained applies a cloudy Patina finish to the Bayonet knife in CS2. Its defining feature is the irregular discoloration spread across the silver-gray blade, rather than a printed illustration or bold color block. A muted olive-green grip provides a quieter contrast to the busy metal surface. This palette suits players building a loadout around understated colors and exposed metallic details. The long recessed groove and small opening near the tip remain visible within the blade's textured appearance. Standard and StatTrak versions offer different buying options without changing the identity of the Stained finish. Exterior and exact float value help distinguish listings that otherwise share the same item name. Buyers can compare those details alongside the visible blade pattern when choosing a copy for their inventory.

History and Origin

The ★ Bayonet | Stained debuted in CS:GO on August 14, 2013, through the CS:GO Weapon Case and the Arms Deal update. Valve created the finish, rather than a community designer. Other case sources include CS:GO Weapon Case 2, CS:GO Weapon Case 3, and the Revolver Case. Operation Bravo Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, and Operation Vanguard Weapon Case also contain this knife. The eSports 2013 Case, eSports 2013 Winter Case, and eSports 2014 Summer Case provide additional opening routes. It is also obtainable from the Winter Offensive Weapon Case, so it is not exclusive to its original release case. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, none of these source cases drops anymore. Existing cases can still be bought and opened, while knives already in circulation remain obtainable through marketplaces and player trades.

Finish Style

Stained uses the Patina finish style, with lemon and mustard applied to create deliberate discoloration on the metal. The blade's base appearance is silver-gray, interrupted by cloudy areas of darker gray and muted blue-gray. These irregular patches spread across the blade rather than forming a regular geometric design. A brighter metallic rim outlines the long recessed groove, giving that feature definition against the mottled surface. Near the tip, a small dark oval opening breaks up the blade's profile. The straight crossguard and pommel retain a gray metallic appearance that connects visually with the blade. The olive-green handle has raised segmented ridges and fine textured panels, adding detail without repeating the blade's cloudy pattern. Together, these elements create a busy metal finish balanced by a more uniform grip.

Float Value

The ★ Bayonet | Stained has an exact float range of 0.00 to 1.00. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred, with no exterior missing from that range. Standard and StatTrak versions are available; version availability is separate from cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ Bayonet | Stained carries the Covert rarity grade. Its stated chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%, which should not be treated as the probability for every other source case. Professional player chrisJ is a documented owner, though that does not establish broader buyer demand.

Why it’s Popular:

• Cloudy silver-gray patina gives the blade a distinctive texture

• Muted olive-green grip balances the mottled metal

• Every exterior offers a different condition option

• Standard and StatTrak versions support different buying preferences

Price Range

The live ★ Bayonet | Stained price range is $124.80 to $477.62. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a fixed exterior or StatTrak version. Exterior and version are useful starting points when comparing individual CS2 skin prices. Exact float values and blade previews provide additional detail beyond the exterior label alone. Before deciding to buy, sell, or trade, compare current listings with matching version and condition details rather than assuming every Stained knife is interchangeable.

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

Opening the CS:GO Weapon Case offers a route to this knife, with a stated chance of 0.0039%. The other listed source cases can also contain it, but that probability should not be applied to them. None of these cases drops anymore, although existing cases can still be bought and opened without assuring this result.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

The ★ Bayonet | Stained can be bought directly on the Steam Community Market instead of relying on a case opening. Compare the exterior, StatTrak status, and available item details before choosing a listing.

4. Trade with Other Players

Player-to-player trades offer another route to an existing copy of this finish. Check the offered knife's exterior, float value, StatTrak status, and visible blade pattern before agreeing to the exchange.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Source case supply receives no new drops and shrinks as existing cases are opened, although those openings can still add knives to circulation. Documented ownership by chrisJ provides some professional visibility, but it does not establish broad demand or predictable resale speed. Compare standard and StatTrak copies by exterior and float, with uncertain demand making short-term trading prospects difficult to judge.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired source cases receive no new drops

• Distinctive cloudy patina on a metallic blade

• Standard and StatTrak versions provide buying options

• Documented professional ownership by chrisJ

The editorial investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired source cases and documented professional ownership. That supports a supply-based holding argument rather than a proven short-term trading opportunity. The main risk is uncertain buyer demand, while unopened cases can still introduce additional knives to the market.