The best Karambit | Marble Fade pattern is #412, the 1st Max Fire & Ice: pure red and blue with almost no yellow on the playside of the blade and the finger ring. Next come the 2nd Max seeds (16, 146, 241 and others) down to the 10th Max, followed by Max Fake and Fake Fire & Ice (FFI) patterns with small yellow patches. A regular Karambit Marble Fade costs around $1,050 in Factory New, while a rare Fire & Ice pattern can multiply that price. Below is the full tier list with pattern numbers.
The Karambit and the Butterfly Knife (see the best Butterfly Knife skins) remain the two most desirable knives in CS2. The Marble Fade stands out with its sparkling red, blue and gold gradient on the curved blade, and it works for both trading and playing if your budget allows. Knowing which copy to buy matters: the pattern index decides how much of each color appears on the blade and where it sits, so two knives in the same wear can be priced very differently.
What Makes the Karambit Marble Fade So Unique
The Karambit Marble Fade was added to CS:GO on January 8, 2015, with the Full Spectrum update and the Chroma Case; it was later included in the Chroma 2 and Chroma 3 cases as well. The shape is inspired by a Southeast Asian blade used both as a weapon and as a farming tool. The Karambit and the Talon Knife share the signature "tiger claw" blade with a finger ring, which gives both knives a rich set of inspect and draw animations.
What separates this finish from the regular Fade is the palette of red, blue and gold, with smoky marble-like swirls over the gradient. That makes the Marble Fade more intricate and more striking. The knife only comes in two wears, Factory New and Minimal Wear, so the pattern matters far more than the wear. For how the finishes compare, see Fade vs Doppler.
The Karambit Marble Fade Patterns Tier List
Every Karambit Marble Fade has a pattern index from 0 to 1000 that dictates how much red, blue and yellow appears on the blade. The colors can be distributed in countless ways, but the most valuable combination is pure red and blue with little to no yellow visible on the playside of the blade and ring. These patterns are known as Fire & Ice. Collectors and traders rank them by "max": the 1st Max is the best two-tone pattern with the most red and the highest price tag.
Below the 10th Max sit the closest "fake" patterns. Max Fake and Fake Fire & Ice copies show small yellow areas on the playside of the blade or on the finger ring, hence the name. If you simply like the Fire & Ice look, a little yellow should not bother you much, especially if you are buying the knife to play with rather than to flip. To find the seed of a specific copy, see how to check a skin pattern in CS2.
1st Max
Pattern index: 4122nd Max
Pattern index: 16, 146, 241, 359, 393, 541, 602, 649, 688, 7013rd Max
Pattern index: 152, 281, 292, 344, 628, 673, 743, 777, 792, 9944th Max
Pattern index: 48, 126, 129, 332, 780, 787, 874, 908, 918, 9235th Max
Pattern index: 182, 204, 252, 457, 522, 578, 652, 660, 685, 705, 736, 832, 9886th Max
Pattern index: 112, 230, 340, 356, 444, 452, 471, 607, 621, 631, 761, 773, 873, 876, 9827th Max
Pattern index: 8, 14, 32, 58, 108, 213, 233, 243, 274, 405, 454, 614, 653, 683, 728, 732, 770, 795, 803, 826, 867, 9498th Max
Pattern index: 5, 178, 188, 202, 337, 378, 406, 461, 539, 696, 702, 854, 966, 9719th Max
Pattern index: 68, 121, 149, 165, 171, 206, 287, 370, 493, 499, 516, 637, 655, 656, 672, 706, 766, 817, 922, 959, 99710th Max
Pattern index: 28, 156, 177, 238, 402, 545, 546, 553, 559, 589, 591, 725, 764, 791, 810, 844, 858, 868, 972, 977Max Fake
Pattern index: 9, 27, 90, 110, 125, 183, 195, 203, 232, 254, 329, 351, 372, 397, 404, 441, 448, 459, 473, 483, 537, 561, 590, 626, 632, 647, 710, 727, 753, 756, 785, 805, 809, 818, 869, 909, 930, 941, 962, 976, 980, 989Fake Fire & Ice (FFI)
Pattern index: 60, 62, 71, 98, 148, 170, 196, 216, 222, 234, 266, 304, 307, 309, 315, 321, 328, 333, 364, 368, 400, 411, 413, 415, 438, 445, 463, 485, 489, 496, 506, 535, 570, 582, 593, 605, 630, 663, 667, 670, 674, 691, 717, 723, 746, 794, 822, 845, 846, 931, 948, 958
Karambit Marble Fade Prices
Base prices on LIS-SKINS for copies without a pattern premium (approximate, updated daily):
| Version | Price |
|---|---|
| Factory New | around $1,050 |
| Minimal Wear | around $1,150 |
| StatTrak™ Factory New | around $1,200 |
A Minimal Wear copy costs more than a Factory New one because far fewer of them are on the market. Fire & Ice patterns, and the top maxes in particular, sell at a premium that depends on rank and demand, so compare specific listings by pattern number. For the bigger picture, read how the pattern index affects value.
How to Get a Karambit Marble Fade
The knife drops from the Chroma, Chroma 2 and Chroma 3 cases as a rare special item, but the odds of getting this exact knife, finish and pattern are tiny. The full list of cases with this model is in which CS2 cases have Karambits.
Since autumn 2025, knives can also be crafted through a trade-up contract: 5 Covert skins of one type (all regular or all StatTrak™) return a random knife or pair of gloves from those skins' collections. Our guide to crafting knives and gloves explains how it works. Buying is still the most predictable route, since on the market you can pick a copy with the pattern you want.
FAQ
What is the best Karambit Marble Fade pattern?
Pattern #412, the 1st Max Fire & Ice, with the most pure red and almost no yellow. It is followed by the 2nd Max seeds: 16, 146, 241, 359, 393, 541, 602, 649, 688 and 701.
What do Fire & Ice and FFI mean?
Fire & Ice patterns show only red and blue on the playside. FFI (Fake Fire & Ice) patterns look similar but have small yellow areas, so they cost less.
Which wears does the Karambit Marble Fade come in?
Only Factory New and Minimal Wear. A StatTrak™ version exists as well.
For other finishes on this model, see what you need to know about Karambit skins in CS2.
