Nomad Knife | Stained

The ★ Nomad Knife | Stained is a CS2 knife skin with a silver-gray blade and an irregular, cloudy patina. Pale bluish-white patches and darker stains contrast with a textured charcoal grip. Its muted colors suit players who prefer a practical metallic look. All exteriors are available, with standard and StatTrak™ versions.

Description

The ★ Nomad Knife | Stained brings a mottled Patina finish to a broad, sturdy tactical hunting knife in CS2. The weapon uses a lock-blade design with an ergonomic handle and composite inserts. Its blade combines pale patches with darker gray staining, giving the metal an uneven appearance rather than a uniform color. A charcoal grip panel and comparatively plain metal frame keep the handle visually restrained. This finish suits neutral loadouts and players who prefer surface texture over colorful artwork. Professional players byali, snatchie, and Nifty have owned the skin, providing documented examples of its use. Buyers can choose between standard and StatTrak versions across the available exterior range. When comparing copies, the listed float value and item image help buyers assess the particular blade appearance on offer.

History and Origin

The Nomad Knife | Stained was released in CS:GO on November 18, 2019. It arrived through the Shattered Web Case as part of the Operation Shattered Web update. Valve created the skin rather than a community designer. The Fracture Case provides another case-opening route to the same knife finish today. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, neither the Shattered Web Case nor the Fracture Case receives new drops. Existing cases can still be purchased on the market and opened despite that retirement. Already-created knives remain obtainable through the Steam Community Market and player-to-player trades, separate from their original case release.

Finish Style

The Stained finish uses a Patina treatment to give the blade its uneven, discolored appearance. Its forced patina is produced by applying drops of lemon and mustard to the surface. The blade has a silver-gray foundation broken up by pale bluish-white patches. Darker gray marks form irregular rounded shapes and cloudy bands across its face. A bright strip follows the cutting edge, contrasting with the mottled surface above it. Most of the staining sits on the blade, leaving the handle comparatively plain. The silver-gray handle frame has curved finger grooves, visible screws, and small circular recesses. A finely textured charcoal panel covers the rear grip, adding a darker area beside the blade's cloudy metallic pattern.

Float Value

The float value of the Nomad Knife | Stained ranges from 0.00 to 1.00. Its available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred, covering the full set of condition categories. Standard and StatTrak versions are available across these exteriors.

Rarity and Popularity

The ★ Nomad Knife | Stained has the Covert rarity grade. Its chance of appearing in a Shattered Web Case opening is 0.0049%. It can also be obtained from the Fracture Case.

Why it’s Popular:

• Mottled silver-gray blade with distinctive cloudy staining

• Restrained colors suit neutral loadouts

• Textured charcoal grip contrasts with the pale blade

• Standard and StatTrak options across every exterior

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range for ★ Nomad Knife | Stained is $100.00 to $359.00. These bounds cover the whole skin rather than a fixed exterior or version. For a useful comparison, match listings by exterior and inspect the float value alongside the item image. Compare standard and StatTrak copies separately, since the counter option is a version choice rather than a condition grade. Buyers can then assess asking prices against similarly specified listings before deciding to buy, sell, or trade.

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 Shattered Web Case or Fracture Case for a chance at this knife. Neither case receives new drops, but existing cases can still be bought on the market and opened. The 0.0049% opening chance applies to the Shattered Web Case and should not be assumed for the Fracture Case.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy an existing copy on the Steam Community Market rather than relying on a case opening. Check the listing's exterior and whether it is standard or StatTrak before comparing its asking price with other copies.

4. Trade with Other Players

The skin can also be obtained through player-to-player trades. Confirm the exact item, exterior, float, and StatTrak status of the offered copy before agreeing to an exchange. Compare equivalent market listings when assessing whether the proposed items make a sensible trade.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Both source cases are retired from drops, so new openings depend on existing case stock. Professional ownership is documented, but that alone does not establish broader demand, trading speed, or a price trend. Anyone looking to buy, sell, or trade should compare the same exterior and version, then inspect float and blade appearance.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Retired source cases limit fresh case supply

• Documented ownership by professional players

• StatTrak options alongside standard versions

• Distinctive patina with a restrained metallic palette

The investment rating is medium, reflecting retired source cases and documented professional ownership without assuming a rising market. Those factors provide reasons to consider the skin, but they do not prove sustained demand. The main risk is uncertain resale demand, so restricted case supply should not be treated as a promise of returns.