★ Skeleton Knife | Stained (Field-Tested)

The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained (Field-Tested) is a unique knife skin designed with a skeletonized-tang style, featuring a taped handle for improved grip. It incorporates a hole for finger threading to enhance stability and safety, and its surface has been treated with a forced patina using lemon and mustard, providing a distinctive and artistic appearance.

Skin History

The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained was first introduced to CS2 on November 18th, 2019, as part of the Fracture Case, coinciding with the "Operation Shattered Web" update.

Appearance and Pattern Features

This skin showcases a "Patina" style finish, characterized by a gray and white color scheme. The patina effect is a chemical reaction that creates a hardened shell over the metal, giving the knife a rugged and weathered look. The appearance of the Stained finish is further influenced by its pattern index.

Float Range

As a Field-Tested skin, the ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained has a float value ranging from 0.15 to 0.37. This range indicates a moderate level of wear, affecting the overall aesthetics of the skin but still maintaining its distinct patina appearance.

Price and Availability

The pricing dynamics for the ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained have shown a steady increase over time, making it one of the more sought-after knife skins in CS2. Compared to other knife skins of the same type, it remains competitively priced, appealing to both collectors and players.

Rarity

The ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained is classified as a Covert rarity, which categorizes it among the ultra-rare skins with an estimated drop chance of just 0.26%. This rarity signifies its desirability and the challenge of obtaining it.

Case and Drop Chance

This skin can be obtained by opening either a Fracture Case or Shattered Web Case container. The estimated drop chance for the ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained is only 0.26%, making it a rare find.

Popularity

With a popularity rating of 95%, the ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained is currently extremely popular among CS2 users, reflecting its high daily sales volume and demand within the community.