Karambit | Fade

★ Karambit | Fade is a CS2 knife skin with a curved blade and a bright, reflective color gradient. Pink, purple, magenta and orange contrast with its dark textured handle. The finish suits players who prefer a colorful blade without lettering or elaborate artwork. It comes in Factory New and Minimal Wear, with regular and StatTrak™ versions available.

Description

★ Karambit | Fade brings a colorful Anodized Airbrushed finish to the curved Karambit knife in CS2. Its claw-like blade and circular finger ring give the weapon a distinctive silhouette alongside the painted finish. Transparent colors over a chrome base create the blade's bright, reflective appearance. The dark gray handle provides a restrained contrast, keeping attention on the gradient rather than covering every surface with color. With no visible lettering or artwork, the design suits players who prefer color and shape over illustrated details. The textured grip, deep finger grooves and lighter ring rim add detail outside the painted blade. Buyers can choose between Factory New and Minimal Wear copies, depending on the exterior and float they prefer. Regular and StatTrak™ listings give collectors another option to compare alongside condition, appearance and the current asking price.

History and Origin

★ Karambit | Fade 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 source cases include the eSports 2013 Case, Operation Bravo Case and CS:GO Weapon Case 2. It also appears in the eSports 2013 Winter Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case and CS:GO Weapon Case 3. Further sources include 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 these source cases. Existing cases can still be bought and opened, so their retirement does not remove the case-opening route. Today, buyers can also obtain an existing knife through marketplace listings or player-to-player trades instead of opening a case.

Finish Style

The Fade finish uses transparent, airbrushed colors over a chrome base, giving the blade a metallic character beneath the paint. In the inventory image, pink sits near the curved tip while pale purple follows the upper edge. Magenta and orange appear closer to the handle, completing the blade's flowing color transition. Broad white highlights emphasize the reflective surface without adding a separate graphic or painted motif. The handle stays dark gray, with a fine texture that contrasts with the brighter blade. Its three deep finger grooves create a shaped grip rather than a flat, uninterrupted surface. Small ridges follow the handle's outer edges, adding detail to the otherwise subdued grip. The circular finger ring has a lighter metallic rim, extending the reflective accents beyond the blade. With no visible lettering or artwork, the overall appearance centers on the gradient, curved profile and contrast between metal and grip.

Float Value

The float value range for ★ Karambit | Fade is 0.00 to 0.08. Available exteriors are Factory New and Minimal Wear. Regular and StatTrak™ versions are available, but there is no Souvenir version, so version choice should be considered separately from cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Karambit | Fade has the Covert rarity grade. Its drop chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%, a case-specific figure that should not be applied to every compatible case. Ownership by m0NESY, YEKINDAR and Tuurtle gives it documented professional presence, but does not establish how quickly marketplace listings will sell.

Why it’s Popular:

• Pink, purple and orange create a bright blade-focused look

• Dark textured handle contrasts with the reflective finish

• Curved silhouette and finger ring give the knife a distinct shape

• Regular and StatTrak™ versions offer collectors a choice

Price Range

The live ★ Karambit | Fade price range is $1,541.26 to $2,457.11. These bounds cover the whole skin rather than a fixed exterior or version. Factory New and Minimal Wear listings should be compared by their exact float values, not just their exterior labels. Regular and StatTrak™ copies should also be checked separately, without assuming the version alone determines which listing costs more. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, inspect the item image and match the exterior, float and version before choosing a listing.

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

The finish can be obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon Case or any of its other listed source cases. Those cases no longer drop, but existing stock can still be bought and opened. The 0.0039% chance applies to the CS:GO Weapon Case, and opening a case does not guarantee this knife.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

★ Karambit | Fade can be bought through listings on the Steam Community Market. A direct purchase lets a buyer select the advertised exterior and version instead of relying on a case result. The listing details should confirm the float value, Factory New or Minimal Wear condition, and whether the copy includes StatTrak™.

4. Trade with Other Players

Players can obtain the knife through player-to-player trades using an agreed exchange of items. Before accepting, compare the offered copy's exterior, float and StatTrak™ status with the trade details. Inspecting the item image also helps confirm that its bright blade and dark handle suit the intended loadout.

Trading and Investment Considerations

The substantial purchase price makes careful listing comparison important, while retired source cases limit replenishment of unopened case stock. Existing cases can still produce new copies, so retirement does not make the knife's circulating supply fixed. Players looking to buy, sell or trade should compare Factory New and Minimal Wear listings separately, then distinguish regular and StatTrak™ versions.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Source cases no longer receive new drops

• Documented ownership by m0NESY, YEKINDAR and Tuurtle

• Distinctive reflective blade with a colorful gradient

• Regular and StatTrak™ options support different collecting preferences

The investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired case sources and documented professional ownership. Its substantial price level makes selecting the right copy important, rather than treating every listing as an equally attractive purchase. The main risk is that remaining cases can still produce knives, while professional ownership alone cannot establish future demand or returns.