Karambit | Stained

★ Karambit | Stained is a CS2 knife skin with a curved silver-white blade covered in pale gray and bluish mottling. Its dark, textured handle and subdued patina suit players who prefer weathered metal styling to bright decoration. All exteriors are available in standard and StatTrak™ versions, with no Souvenir option.

Description

★ Karambit | Stained is a CS2 knife skin that pairs a hooked blade with a deliberately uneven metallic finish. The Stained finish uses a Patina treatment, leaving the blade's pale surface interrupted by irregular colored patches. Most of its visible pattern sits on the blade, while the charcoal handle keeps the overall design restrained. The curved profile and circular finger ring give the knife a clearly defined silhouette. That contrast suits players who prefer textured metal over a bright, heavily decorated finish. Professional player FalleN owns the skin, although that alone does not establish how widely it is sought after. Buyers can compare standard and StatTrak versions across the full set of available exteriors. Checking the actual float value and listing image helps distinguish cosmetic condition from the finish's intentional staining.

History and Origin

Valve released ★ Karambit | Stained on August 14, 2013, with the CS:GO Weapon Case in the Arms Deal update for CS:GO. Valve created the finish rather than a community designer. The karambit's claw-like curve reflects its origins in silat, a martial art from Southeast Asia. The knife is traditionally held in reverse, with its ring around the index finger. Other sources include the eSports 2013 Case, Operation Bravo Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2 and eSports 2013 Winter Case. Further sources include the Winter Offensive Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 3, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case and eSports 2014 Summer Case. The Operation Vanguard Weapon Case and Revolver Case also contain it. Valve retired the rare case drop pool on December 17, 2025, and these source cases no longer drop. Existing cases can still be bought and opened, while finished knives can be purchased or traded directly.

Finish Style

The Stained finish is a Patina treatment created by applying lemon and mustard to the blade. The result is a bright silver-white surface broken up by irregular pale gray and bluish patches. Darker gray mottling gathers near the blade's base and follows its upper edge. These uneven markings give the metal a chemically weathered character rather than a printed graphic. The handle is charcoal gray, with fine textured panels and three rounded finger grooves. Small ridges trace the handle's outer edge, adding detail without competing with the blade pattern. The circular end ring has a bright silver rim interrupted by darker patches. Together, the subdued handle and stained metal keep attention on the curved blade and its patchwork surface.

Float Value

The float value for ★ Karambit | Stained runs from 0.00 to 1.00. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred. Standard and StatTrak versions are available, but there is no Souvenir version; these options are separate from cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Karambit | Stained has the Covert rarity grade. Its chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%, which applies to that case rather than every acquisition route. Direct purchases and player trades allow buyers to select an existing knife instead of relying on that opening outcome.

Why it’s Popular:

• Curved blade and circular ring create a distinctive silhouette

• Silver-white patina suits understated knife loadouts

• Irregular mottling adds detail without bright graphics

• Standard and StatTrak versions offer different ownership options

Price Range

The live ★ Karambit | Stained price range is $448.42 to $1,313.77. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a fixed exterior or a particular version. Individual listings can differ by exterior, float value and whether the knife includes StatTrak. Compare those attributes alongside the listing image rather than treating the exterior label as a complete description. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, match the version and condition before deciding which offer best fits the intended purchase.

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 a compatible case, such as the CS:GO Weapon Case, Operation Bravo Case or Revolver Case, for a chance at this knife. These cases no longer drop, but existing cases can still be bought and opened. The specific chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%, so opening it does not secure this finish.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

★ Karambit | Stained can be bought directly on the Steam Community Market, selecting an existing item rather than relying on a random case result. Compare the exterior, actual float and standard or StatTrak version before choosing a listing.

4. Trade with Other Players

The knife can also be obtained through a player-to-player trade using items already owned. Before accepting, check the offered knife's exterior, float and StatTrak status; those details also matter when preparing to sell or trade it onward.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Its source cases no longer receive new drops, which limits replenishment of case supply without preventing existing cases from producing more knives. Professional ownership adds context, but price direction and resale speed remain uncertain. Compare standard and StatTrak listings by exterior and float rather than assuming every copy follows the same market behavior.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired source cases limit fresh case supply

• Professional ownership includes FalleN

• Valve-created finish with an established release history

• Distinctive curved silhouette with a subdued silver patina

• Standard and StatTrak options serve different collecting preferences

The editorial investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired source cases, an established release history and ownership by FalleN. That combination makes it worth considering as a collectible knife, not as a predictable short-term flip. The main risk is that existing case openings can still add skins, while professional ownership alone does not establish dependable buyer demand.