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Origin Story

The Classic Knife | Fade, released on October 18, 2019, with the Cache and Release update, is distinguished by its vibrant, airbrushed fade of yellow, pink, and purple transparent paints over a chrome base. This anodized multicolored finish creates a striking gradient effect, making it a highly desirable item among collectors. It is considered a high-tier, collector-oriented fade knife, implicitly included in discussions of other premium fade knives as a status item. The Classic Knife | Fade draws on nostalgia for older Counter-Strike titles, appealing to those who appreciate both its classic design and luxurious finish.

Drop Chance

Classic Knife | Fade is a knife-tier skin, so standard Valve rarity odds don't apply. Knives drop at a combined rate of approximately 0.26% from supported cases before accounting for which knife type and finish you get. Valve doesn't publish individual knife or phase probabilities.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.08. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear. StatTrak is available in FN, MW.

• Factory New ($399.99): The fade colors of yellow, pink, and purple are maximally vibrant with strong metallic reflection, showing almost no visible scratches or edge wear.
• Minimal Wear ($599.43): The fade gradient remains bright and intact, though slight edge dulling or small scratches may appear on the very tip or cutting edge.

Model

Fade uses the legacy Classic Knife model, introduced with Cache and Release on October 18, 2019. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Classic Knife | Fade is primarily obtained as a rare special item drop from opening the CS20 Case. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also purchase the Classic Knife | Fade directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Classic Knife | Fade ranges from $599.43 (Minimal Wear) to $399.99 (Factory New). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is Нет недавней цены. The 90-day median is $483.00. The all-time median is $595.53. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Anodized Multicolored: It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat. The Fade pattern typically features yellow, pink, and purple portions along the blade, transitioning smoothly. In first-person view, the most visible elements are the upper section of the blade edge and spine, where the bright fade gradient sits, and the reflective chrome base. Community visual comparisons often liken Fade blades to sunset gradients.

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Sticker Compatibility

As a knife, the Classic Knife | Fade has no sticker slots and cannot be directly stickered. Its "sticker compatibility" is instead about how it pairs with stickered weapons in a loadout, often matching the bright yellow, pink, and purple fade gradient with colorful holo stickers or themed weapon skins.