SG 553 | Damascus Steel

Origin Story

The SG 553 | Damascus Steel features parts crafted from Damascus steel, giving it a distinctive patterned appearance. It was released on November 27, 2013, as part of The Dust 2 Collection, coinciding with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.

Drop Chance

SG 553 | Damascus Steel is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. It has appeared across 11 tournament packages, most recently the Katowice 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package, London 2018 Dust II Souvenir Package, and MLG Columbus 2016 Dust II Souvenir Package.


Souvenir Packages are awarded to viewers watching live Major matches on the corresponding map, not opened from cases, so Valve doesn't publish per-skin drop odds. Each package contains one item from The Dust 2 Collection, with rarity tiers drawn on a weighted system that heavily favors common grades, meaning Mil-Spec skins like Damascus Steel are a small fraction of total package contents. There are 2 other Mil-Spec skins in the collection competing for the same drop slot. New copies only enter the market when a recipient chooses to open their package, so supply trickles in over time even after the tournament ends.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): The Damascus steel pattern is fully vibrant and distinct across the weapon.
• Minimal Wear ($0.66): Slight dulling of the Damascus pattern may begin to appear, but the overall contrast remains high.
• Field-Tested ($0.25): The steel pattern shows noticeable darkening and some loss of color saturation.
• Well-Worn (No Recent Price): The Damascus steel darkens considerably, and the intricate pattern becomes less defined.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.12): The finish is heavily darkened, with the Damascus pattern significantly muted and faded across the weapon.

Model

Damascus Steel uses the legacy SG 553 model, introduced with Out with the old, in with the new on November 27, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The SG 553 | Damascus Steel is exclusively available as a Souvenir item, originally distributed in specific tournament Souvenir Packages. These packages, such as the Atlanta 2017 Dust II Souvenir Package and the Katowice 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package, were awarded to viewers during Major tournaments for watching live matches on the Dust II map. Since these tournaments have concluded, new packages are no longer being distributed. Today, players primarily acquire this skin by purchasing existing copies on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or through various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

SG 553 | Damascus Steel ranges from $0.12 (Battle-Scarred) to No Recent Price (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.25.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $0.22. The all-time median is $0.45. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has some damascus steel parts. The weapon features a dark, almost charcoal base with lighter, swirling patterns characteristic of Damascus steel. The handguard and magazine are particularly visible during gameplay, showcasing the intricate metalwork.

Player Rating

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Sticker Compatibility

The Patina finish of the SG 553 | Damascus Steel suggests that stickers in metallic, gray, or black color families would complement its appearance.