Classic Knife | Stained

Origin Story

The Classic Knife | Stained was introduced on October 18, 2019, as part of the Cache and Release update, bringing the retro Classic Knife to CS2 in various finishes. Its in-game description notes that it has been given a forced patina using lemon and mustard dripped onto the surface, creating its distinctive mottled appearance. This finish chemically alters the metal, resulting in natural-looking discoloration and blotching rather than a painted layer. The Stained finish is generally considered a lower-profile, mid-tier option compared to flashier alternatives. It offers a more understated metallic look for players seeking a classic blade shape without the higher cost of more expensive finishes.

Drop Chance

Classic Knife | Stained 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($258.81): The blade displays a clean, even bronze and brownish-gold patina with bright metallic undertones and minimal surface scratching.
• Minimal Wear ($135.38): The patina remains very similar to Factory New, with only minor surface scratching and subtle dulling along the blade edge and tip.
• Field-Tested ($138.17): The blade patina appears noticeably more worn, showing more visible scratches along the cutting edge and spine, and a somewhat darker, duller metallic tone.
• Well-Worn ($130.00): The patina becomes darker and patchier, with more frequent bright-metal streaks on edges and the tip, giving the blade a more scuffed and aged look.
• Battle-Scarred ($134.98): The blade appears the darkest and most heavily worn, with substantial scratching and exposed bright metal on edges, and the stained pattern becomes less cohesive.

Model

Stained 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 | Stained is obtained as a rare special item from certain weapon cases that include the Classic Knife in their rare item pool.A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Classic Knife | Stained ranges from $134.98 (Battle-Scarred) to $258.81 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $138.17. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $135.52. The all-time median is $146.98. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been given a forced patina using lemon and mustard dripped onto the surface. This results in a mottled, stained look with dominant warm silver, steel, bronze, and brownish-gold tones. The upper blade face, spine, and tip are the most visible elements in first-person view, showcasing the uneven stained pattern against bare-metal edges. Community discussion generally likens Stained finishes to dirty, rusted, or aged metal.

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Sticker Compatibility

Knives do not accept stickers, so there is no sticker compatibility or sticker crafting for the Classic Knife | Stained itself. Loadout-wise, the knife's muted metal and bronze tones pair well with weapons featuring brown, gold, beige, or weathered/industrial themes.