Kukri Knife | Fade

The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade is a CS2 knife skin with a colorful gradient across its curved blade. Pink and purple transition through red and orange into yellow-gold, contrasting with a dark, ribbed handle. Its reflective finish suits players who want color concentrated on the blade rather than across the entire weapon. Factory New and Minimal Wear copies are available in standard and StatTrak™ versions.

Description

The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade brings a metallic color gradient to the broad, curved profile of the Kukri Knife in CS2. Its Fade finish uses transparent color over a chrome base, giving the blade a reflective appearance. A bright silver cutting edge separates the colorful face from the blade's lower outline. The dark handle provides a restrained contrast, with grip details remaining visually distinct from the painted blade. This look suits players who prefer a colorful knife without decorative artwork or a repeating pattern. The visible blade notches and circular opening add structural detail without competing with the gradient. Buyers can choose between Factory New and Minimal Wear, alongside standard or StatTrak versions. Comparing the exact float, exterior, and version helps distinguish individual listings that share the same finish name.

History and Origin

The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade was released on February 6, 2024, alongside the Kilowatt Case. Its introduction formed part of the "First Actual CS2 Skins" update. Valve created the skin, rather than a community designer. The Gallery Case also contains this finish, providing another case-opening route beyond its original release case. As of October 9, 2026, the Kilowatt Case was in the Weekly Care Package drop pool, allowing new copies to enter the market. On that same date, the Gallery Case was retired from the Armory and no longer available through that route. Existing Gallery Cases can still be bought and opened, so retirement does not prevent obtaining the knife from them. Today, direct marketplace purchases and player trades offer alternatives to acquiring the finish through either case.

Finish Style

The finish belongs to the Anodized Airbrushed style, with color applied over a chrome foundation. Transparent paint layers blend together rather than forming separate blocks of opaque color. Pink and purple sit near the curved blade's tip, transitioning through red and orange toward yellow-gold near the handle. The broad blade face has a reflective metallic appearance that remains central to the design. A bright silver edge follows the lower curve, creating a clear boundary beneath the colored surface. Small notches along the upper blade and a circular hole near its base remain visible. The handle is dark gray-black, with ribbed sections that provide texture away from the blade. Curved finger grooves and a silver-rimmed hole at the butt complete the handle's visible details. With no repeating motif or illustrated design, the color transition supplies the main visual interest.

Float Value

The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade has a float value range of 0.00 to 0.08. Its available exteriors are Factory New and Minimal Wear, with no Field-Tested, Well-Worn, or Battle-Scarred copies. Standard and StatTrak versions exist; the version is a separate listing attribute from exterior condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ Kukri Knife | Fade has Covert rarity, which is separate from the exterior condition of an individual copy. Opening the Kilowatt Case offers a 0.02% chance of obtaining this skin, making it a chance-based acquisition rather than a direct purchase. Professional player xKacpersky owns the finish, although that ownership alone does not establish broader demand or resale performance.

Why it’s Popular:

• Pink-to-gold blade gradient with a reflective metallic face

• Dark, ribbed handle contrasts with the colorful blade

• Silver cutting edge highlights the curved profile

• Standard and StatTrak versions offer different ownership options

Price Range

The live ★ Kukri Knife | Fade price range is $140.62 to $843.07. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a fixed price for a particular exterior or version. Individual listings can differ by Factory New or Minimal Wear condition, exact float value, and StatTrak status. Compare those attributes together when checking a CS2 skin price, rather than treating matching finish names as identical offers. Inspect the listed item before choosing where to buy, sell, or trade, especially when comparing different exterior and version combinations.

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 either the Kilowatt Case or the Gallery Case for a chance at this finish. The Kilowatt Case has a 0.02% chance of yielding the skin. Existing Gallery Cases remain available to buy and open despite their retirement from the Armory.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy the knife directly through the Steam Community Market instead of relying on a case-opening result. Compare Factory New and Minimal Wear listings, then check whether the selected copy is standard or StatTrak. Review its exact float and item details before completing the purchase.

4. Trade with Other Players

The finish can also be obtained through a player-to-player trade. Agree on the specific exterior and version, since standard and StatTrak copies are separate choices. Inspect the offered knife and its float before accepting, rather than relying only on the finish name.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Continued Kilowatt Case supply leaves a route for new copies to enter the market, despite the Gallery Case's retirement from the Armory. Professional ownership provides a visibility signal, but broader demand and future price performance remain uncertain. When comparing trade or resale opportunities, match the exterior, float, and StatTrak status instead of assuming every Fade listing represents the same item.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Distinctive metallic Fade gradient

• Documented professional ownership

• Standard and StatTrak options

• Factory New and Minimal Wear availability

The investment rating is medium, balancing the distinctive finish and documented professional ownership against continued supply through the Kilowatt Case. Gallery Case retirement does not remove the other acquisition route, so scarcity alone is a weak basis for buying. The main risk is that fresh supply and uncertain resale demand could limit price gains.