The Karambit | Fade is the most-coveted knife-plus-finish combination in Counter-Strike 2. The Karambit shape gives the finish its iconic hooked-blade silhouette; the Fade art (pink → purple → yellow gradient) is one of the game's three original knife finishes and remains the aesthetic ceiling of the collector market.
What makes each Karambit Fade unique is the fade percentage — the amount of the classic three-colour gradient visible on the blade playside. Every Karambit Fade drops with a randomised pattern index (0–999), and the visible fade coverage varies from ~80% at the low end to 100% at the top. A perfect 100% Fade with the classic pink/purple/yellow bands can command 3–5x the price of an 80% example in the same Factory New condition.
Below is the Karambit hub filtered to Fade and related iconic finishes. For pricing, expect Karambit Fade Factory New in the $3,500–15,000+ range depending on percentage. Prices update daily from Steam / Skinport / Waxpeer / CS.Trade.
All variants — live prices
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good fade percentage on Karambit Fade?
Community grading tiers: 80–85% is standard-tier (bottom of the market), 85–90% is good, 90–95% is very good, 95–99% is premium, and 100% Fade (all three colour bands visible without dark spots) is top-of-market. A 100% Fade with clean band separation can be worth 2–3x an 85% example in the same Factory New condition.
How much does a Karambit Fade cost?
Karambit Fade only drops in Factory New (no other wears exist). Standard 80–85% examples trade around $3,500–5,000 in 2026; 90%+ examples clear $6,500–9,000; 100% Fades with premium band separation reach $12,000–18,000. StatTrak Karambit Fade adds a 40–60% premium.
How do I check my Karambit Fade percentage?
Open the Steam inspect link (in-game right-click → Inspect), extract the pattern index, then cross-check against a community Fade seed reference like csgofloat.com or dedicated Fade seed spreadsheets on r/GlobalOffensiveTrade. Our free /tools/float-checker/ decodes inspect URLs to the seed value.
Is Karambit Fade the best knife in CS2?
By community consensus, yes — it combines the most-liked knife shape (Karambit's hooked blade and inspect animation) with the most-liked knife finish (Fade's vibrant colour gradient). Runners-up: M9 Bayonet Fade, Butterfly Knife Fade, and Karambit Doppler Phase 4 (Ruby/Sapphire tier).