Nomad Knife | Stained

Origin Story

The Nomad Knife | Stained, released on November 19, 2019, with Operation Shattered Web, features a blade treated with a forced patina. Its weathered appearance is achieved by applying lemon and mustard to the surface, resulting in a dark, blotchy discoloration. This finish presents a subtle, realistic metal aesthetic, contrasting with more vibrant knife designs. It is a non-flashy option for players seeking the Nomad Knife model without high-end finishes.

Drop Chance

Nomad 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 ($252.74): The blade displays clean, relatively bright steel with well-defined patina staining, appearing the most freshly treated.
• Minimal Wear ($202.66): Nearly identical to Factory New, with only minor edge smoothing and micro-wear, and a slight loss of blade shine along the tip and spine.
• Field-Tested ($168.99): The patina becomes darker and more spread out, giving the blade a uniformly used and slightly grimy look with more noticeable edge wear.
• Well-Worn ($184.99): The overall tone shifts to darker, dull metal, with the patina appearing heavier and less distinct, and clear smoothing and discoloration on edges and the tip.
• Battle-Scarred ($160.90): The blade looks darkest and most worn, with heavy patina and discoloration dominating, resulting in a heavily aged or stained appearance.

Model

Stained uses the legacy Nomad Knife model, introduced with Operation Shattered Web on November 19, 2019. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Nomad Knife | Stained is obtained as a rare special item from opening the Fracture Case or the Shattered Web Case. Knives are exceptionally rare drops from these cases, separate from the standard weapon skin pool. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Nomad Knife | Stained ranges from $160.90 (Battle-Scarred) to $252.74 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $168.99. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $175.90. The all-time median is $197.20. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been given a forced patina using lemon and mustard dripped onto the surface. The dominant colors are muted silver and grey, with darker brownish tones from the forced patina, creating a weathered, stained metal appearance. In first-person view, the blade's stained, blotchy metal surface and spine are the most visible elements. This skin aligns visually with other Stained knives, featuring subtle, realistic metal discoloration rather than bright or patterned paint.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Nomad Knife | Stained pairs well with monochrome or subdued sticker themes, including black, grey, white, metallic, or earthy colors, especially on weapon skins. Its muted silver, grey, and brown patina also complements leather or brown-toned gloves. This knife serves as a subtle anchor for a realistic loadout, rather than a base for bright or flashy sticker crafts.