M9 Bayonet | Fade

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade is a CS2 knife skin with a reflective blade that transitions from violet through pink, red, orange, and gold. Its dark textured handle contrasts with the colorful finish and silver hardware. The look suits players who prefer a bright blade without printed artwork. Factory New and Minimal Wear exteriors are available, alongside StatTrak™ versions.

Description

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade brings a multicolor finish to a CS2 knife originally designed for mounting on a rifle. Its Anodized Airbrushed treatment combines transparent paint with a chrome base. The blade supplies the visual emphasis, while the dark grip keeps the handle restrained. An oval cutout and saw-like spine give the knife a distinctive physical outline beyond its color scheme. The finish suits colorful loadouts and players who want the blade itself to provide the decoration. Professional players jL, b1t, and electronic own this skin. Buyers can compare exterior, exact float value, and standard or StatTrak versions when selecting a copy. Inspect the knife in-game to check whether its reflective gradient and dark textured handle suit your loadout.

History and Origin

The finish debuted in CS:GO on August 14, 2013, with the Arms Deal update. Valve created it rather than a community designer. Its original release container was the CS:GO Weapon Case, although other compatible cases also offer the finish. The accompanying flavor text presents the knife as a conversation-worthy object, credited to Imogen, an arms dealer in training. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, none of this skin's compatible cases receives new drops. Existing cases can still be bought and opened, allowing additional knives to enter circulation despite that retirement. Current buyers can also acquire an existing copy through the Steam Community Market or player-to-player trading.

Finish Style

Fade uses the Anodized Airbrushed finish style. Transparent layers of paint blend across a chrome base, giving the blade a reflective surface. Violet at the tip transitions through pink and red into orange and gold near the handle. A pale silver band follows the lower cutting edge and becomes wider toward the blade's base. An oval opening interrupts the broad blade face without adding another decorative motif. Saw-like teeth along the spine give the upper edge a rugged outline. The silver guard and pommel frame the darker handle. That gray-black grip has textured panels and raised horizontal ribs, creating contrast with the blade's smooth appearance. With no visible text or artwork, the gradient remains the design's main decoration.

Float Value

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade has an exact float 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. StatTrak versions are available; version availability is separate from the knife's cosmetic condition.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade has the Covert rarity grade. Its stated acquisition chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%, rather than a general rate for every compatible container. Existing cases can still produce the finish, while marketplace listings and player trades provide routes to an already-owned copy.

Why it’s Popular:

• Reflective violet-to-gold gradient gives the blade a colorful focal point

• Dark textured grip contrasts with the bright finish

• Silver hardware complements the chrome-backed blade

• Available with StatTrak for players who prefer that version

Price Range

The live ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade price range is $764.65 to $1,428.37. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a particular exterior or version. Compare Factory New and Minimal Wear listings using their exact floats rather than the exterior label alone. Standard and StatTrak copies should also be distinguished instead of assuming a fixed price relationship between them. At this substantial price level, matching the variant and inspecting its appearance are practical steps 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

Opening the CS:GO Weapon Case, eSports 2013 Case, Operation Bravo Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, or eSports 2013 Winter Case can produce this finish. Other compatible containers are the Winter Offensive Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 3, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, and Revolver Case. Only existing cases remain available to buy and open; the stated chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy an existing copy on the Steam Community Market to select a listing rather than rely on a case opening. Check its exterior, float value, and StatTrak status before comparing the asking price with other listings.

4. Trade with Other Players

Player-to-player trading offers another route to an existing ★ M9 Bayonet | Fade. Before accepting an exchange, verify the item name, exterior, float, and StatTrak status against the specific knife being offered.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired case drops limit replenishment of unopened containers, although opening existing cases can still add copies of the finish. Professional ownership provides visibility, but does not establish selling speed or support a short-term price forecast. For a buy, sell, or trade decision, compare matching exteriors and versions rather than treating every Fade listing as interchangeable.

Reasons it Holds Value

• No new drops replenish compatible case supply

• Documented ownership by jL, b1t, and electronic

• Distinctive chrome-backed color gradient

• Standard and StatTrak options for different buyers

The investment outlook is medium-to-good, supported by retired case supply and documented professional ownership. This is an editorial judgment, not a promise of returns. The main risk is committing significant funds without verified demand trends, while existing case openings can still introduce additional copies.