Gut Knife | Fade

Origin Story

The Gut Knife | Fade, introduced on August 14, 2013, with The Arms Deal update, applies a vibrant, airbrushed gradient of yellow, gold, orange, magenta, and purple over a chrome base coat. This finish, described in-game as transparent paints fading together, quickly became a classic due to its striking color transitions. While the Gut Knife model itself is often considered utilitarian, the Fade finish elevates it to a higher-end aesthetic, making it a popular choice for players seeking a premium look without the cost of more expensive knife models. It is a foundational skin from the early days of CS:GO, emerging as a rare special item from the original CS:GO Weapon Cases.

Drop Chance

Gut 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 ($180.00): The Fade gradient is extremely vibrant and uniform, with a strong metallic sheen across the blade and gut hook. This is considered the premium, showcase tier.
• Minimal Wear ($204.76): Color vibrancy and Fade coverage remain very close to Factory New, with only subtle dulling or micro-scratches around the edges and tip when inspected closely. This tier is commonly viewed as the value pick.

Model

Fade uses the legacy Gut Knife model, introduced with The Arms Deal on August 14, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Gut Knife | Fade is obtainable as a rare special item from the legacy CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, and CS:GO Weapon Case 3. These cases are no longer active drops and must be acquired through trading or market purchases. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also purchase this knife directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Gut Knife | Fade ranges from $204.76 (Minimal Wear) to $180.00 (Factory New). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $225.12. The all-time median is $130.26. 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. This results in a vibrant gradient of yellow, gold, orange, magenta, and purple. The upper section of the blade, including the broad belly and gut hook, displays the strongest portion of this gradient during inspection. Community discussions frequently group Gut Knife | Fade with other Fade knives, noting it shares the same color identity but on a more utilitarian model.

Player Rating

Rating: 5.00 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

As a knife skin, Gut Knife | Fade does not have sticker slots, so players instead coordinate sticker themes on their weapons and agent/glove combinations. Community discussions suggest pairing it with purple, pink, gold, or holographic stickers on rifles and pistols to create a cohesive loadout. This approach allows players to match the knife's vibrant Fade palette across their entire inventory.