M9 Bayonet | Stained

★ M9 Bayonet | Stained is a CS2 knife skin with a silver-gray blade covered in cloudy, irregular patina. Its darker sawback, pale cutting edge and textured gray handle suit players who prefer understated metal finishes over colorful artwork. It comes in every exterior from Factory New to Battle-Scarred, with regular and StatTrak versions available.

Description

★ M9 Bayonet | Stained gives the CS2 knife an uneven metallic appearance through its Patina finish. The design focuses on treated steel rather than illustrations, lettering or decorative motifs. The M9 Bayonet was originally intended for rifle mounting and is also suited to close-quarters use. Its sawback, oval blade opening and broad handle ridges give the gray finish distinct surfaces to work across. The restrained palette suits neutral loadouts and players who want a knife without bright accents. Listing images help buyers judge whether the cloudy blade and dark handle match their preferred look. Regular and StatTrak versions provide separate options when choosing a copy for a knife collection. Buyers should compare the exact float value, exterior and version rather than treating the finish name as a complete description.

History and Origin

The Stained 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 case was the CS:GO Weapon Case. Other sources include the eSports 2013 Case, Operation Bravo Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2 and eSports 2013 Winter Case. It also appears in the Winter Offensive Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 3 and Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. The eSports 2014 Summer Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case and Revolver Case complete its case sources. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025, and none of these cases now drops. Existing cases can still be bought and opened, keeping case acquisition possible despite that retirement. Direct marketplace purchases and player trades offer alternatives for obtaining the finished knife today.

Finish Style

The Patina finish gives the blade an irregular surface treatment rather than a uniform painted coat. Its appearance comes from deliberately applying lemon and mustard droplets to create a forced patina. Silver-gray metal carries cloudy patches ranging from pale gray to darker charcoal. A lighter band follows the cutting edge, contrasting with the darker upper blade and sawback. Near the tip, the oval opening appears dark against the surrounding metal. Bright highlights along the serrations emphasize the sawback's shape. The crossguard has mottled gray coloring with reflective edges. The dark gray handle combines broad ridges with a finely textured surface. With no visible text or decorative artwork, the finish draws attention to the metal's patchy tones and the knife's construction.

Float Value

The float value of ★ M9 Bayonet | Stained ranges from 0.00 to 1.00. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, so none of the standard exterior categories is missing. Regular and StatTrak versions are available, but there is no Souvenir version; version choice is separate from exterior condition.

Rarity and Popularity

★ M9 Bayonet | Stained has the Covert rarity grade. Its specified chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%, which should not be treated as a confirmed rate for every source case. Although its source cases no longer drop, existing cases can still produce the knife, and finished copies remain available through purchases and trades.

Why it’s Popular:

• Cloudy silver-gray patina gives the blade a distinctive metallic look

• Neutral colors suit understated loadouts

• Sawback highlights and a dark handle add visual contrast

• Regular and StatTrak versions offer separate collecting options

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range for ★ M9 Bayonet | Stained is $310.05 to $627.93. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a specific exterior or version. Compare each listing's exterior and exact float value alongside its asking price. Regular and StatTrak listings should be assessed separately rather than assuming either version always carries a fixed premium. Before buying, use the listing image to check the appearance of the particular knife being offered.

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 source case, such as the CS:GO Weapon Case, Operation Bravo Case or Revolver Case. The specified chance from the CS:GO Weapon Case is 0.0039%, so an opening is not a targeted purchase. These source cases no longer drop, but existing copies can still be bought and opened.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy ★ M9 Bayonet | Stained through an existing listing on the Steam Community Market. Confirm the exterior, float value and regular or StatTrak version before purchasing. This route selects the finished skin directly instead of relying on a case outcome.

4. Trade with Other Players

Obtain the knife through a player-to-player trade for an agreed exchange of items. Check the exact item name, exterior, float value and version before accepting. Compare the offered copy with current listings and inspect its blade appearance to judge whether the exchange suits the intended loadout.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired case drops constrain fresh case supply, but existing unopened cases can still introduce additional Stained knives. Available listings include regular and StatTrak copies, with prices differing across exterior and version combinations. A current price range does not establish a growth trend, so decisions to buy, sell or trade should rely on individual listing comparisons rather than assumed future gains.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired source cases limit fresh case supply

• Regular and StatTrak versions offer distinct collecting options

• Full exterior availability accommodates different condition preferences

• Neutral metallic styling suits understated knife collections

The editorial investment rating is medium, reflecting retired case supply and continued availability of the finished knife. Its distinct patina and version options support collecting interest, but there is insufficient evidence to establish sustained demand or price growth. The main risk is uncertain future pricing while existing cases can still add more knives.