Stiletto Knife | Fade

★ Stiletto Knife | Fade is a CS2 knife skin for an Italian-style switchblade. Its reflective blade transitions from blue-violet through pink and red to orange and gold, framed by a dark mottled handle. The look suits players who prefer colorful metal finishes with restrained handle detailing. Factory New and Minimal Wear versions are available, including StatTrak™ options.

Description

★ Stiletto Knife | Fade brings a colorful metallic finish to a slim, pointed CS2 knife. The weapon's spring-loaded blade deploys through a release catch, giving the Italian-style switchblade its defining mechanism. Its Anodized Airbrushed finish combines transparent paint with a reflective chrome base. The blade carries the color gradient, while the brown handle and silver hardware provide contrast. This balance suits loadouts built around bright accents without extending the rainbow palette across every surface. Professional owners include Wicadia, jabbi and Farlig, providing documented examples of the skin appearing in player inventories. Buyers can choose standard or StatTrak versions in either of its available exteriors. Comparing the exact float, exterior and version helps separate individual listings before a purchase or trade.

History and Origin

★ Stiletto Knife | Fade was released on August 1, 2018, alongside the Horizon Case. Its introduction came through the Horizon Case Skins update. Valve created the skin, rather than a community designer. The Danger Zone Case also contains this knife, giving it another case-opening route. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, neither the Horizon Case nor the Danger Zone Case receives new drops. Existing cases can still be purchased on the market and opened, so retired drop status does not end that acquisition route. Finished copies can also be obtained through the Steam Community Market or player-to-player trades without relying on an opening result.

Finish Style

The Anodized Airbrushed finish layers transparent colors over chrome, preserving a reflective metallic appearance beneath the paint. Blue-violet covers the pointed tip before transitioning through pink and red toward orange and gold near the guard. A bright silver strip follows the cutting edge, separating it visually from the colored blade face. A long, narrow groove adds another linear detail along the blade. The handle is dark brown, with mottled orange-brown patches breaking up its surface. Silver pins and a larger circular fastener punctuate that darker grip. The guard and end cap also use bright silver, tying the handle hardware to the blade's cutting edge. With the gradient concentrated on the blade, the design contrasts colorful metal with a subdued handle rather than using an all-over pattern.

Float Value

The float value of ★ Stiletto Knife | Fade ranges from 0.00 to 0.08. Its only exteriors are Factory New and Minimal Wear, with no Field-Tested, Well-Worn or Battle-Scarred copies. Both available exteriors have standard and StatTrak versions, while no Souvenir version exists.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Stiletto Knife | Fade has the Covert rarity grade. The chance of obtaining this specific skin from the Horizon Case is 0.0049%. Existing Horizon Case and Danger Zone Case openings remain acquisition routes, alongside buying or trading finished copies.

Why it’s Popular:

• Reflective blade gradient spanning cool and warm colors

• Dark mottled handle contrasts with bright silver fittings

• Slim Italian-style switchblade shape

• Factory New and Minimal Wear options, including StatTrak

Price Range

The live ★ Stiletto Knife | Fade price range is $346.49 to $730.00. These bounds cover the whole skin, not a fixed price for either exterior or version. Compare Factory New and Minimal Wear listings separately, checking the exact float rather than relying on the exterior label alone. Standard and StatTrak copies also need separate comparison, since the version is another distinction between listings. For a useful CS2 skin price comparison, match those details and inspect the item image before deciding which listing 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 Horizon Case or Danger Zone Case for a chance at this knife. Neither case receives new drops, but existing cases can still be bought and opened. The Horizon Case chance for this specific skin is 0.0049%, so an opening should not be treated as a dependable way to obtain it.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy ★ Stiletto Knife | Fade directly on the Steam Community Market rather than depending on a case result. Compare Factory New and Minimal Wear listings, then confirm whether each copy is standard or StatTrak. Check the exact float and item image before choosing a listing.

4. Trade with Other Players

Trade with another player who owns a copy of the knife. Confirm the exterior, float value and StatTrak status of the offered item before agreeing to the exchange. Those details help keep the comparison focused on the actual copy being traded.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Retired source cases stop fresh case drops, but opening existing stock can still add knives to circulation. Professional ownership provides visibility without establishing dependable buyer demand or resale speed. Before choosing to buy, sell or trade, compare the exterior, exact float and StatTrak status; price history and liquidity remain uncertain.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Source cases no longer receive new drops

• Documented ownership by professional players

• Distinctive reflective Fade blade

• Standard and StatTrak versions broaden ownership options

The investment rating is medium-to-good, supported by retired source cases and documented professional ownership rather than proven price growth. Its substantial purchase price makes careful listing comparison important. The main risk is uncertain buyer demand while remaining cases can still introduce additional copies.