Bowie Knife | Stained

Origin Story

The Bowie Knife | Stained was introduced on February 18, 2016, as part of the Operation Wildfire update, expanding the range of available knife finishes. Its visual identity comes from a forced patina created by dripping lemon and mustard onto the blade, resulting in a muted silver and grey steel with darker, discolored patches. This finish is often considered a budget-friendly option for players seeking a neutral, metallic look for their Bowie knife. The broad blade face dominates the first-person view, showcasing the stained steel. While not a status symbol, its pragmatic appeal makes it a functional choice for many.

Drop Chance

Bowie 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 ($222.65): The blade shows clean, relatively bright steel with the distinct, well-defined patina stains and strong contrast between lighter and darker areas.
• Minimal Wear ($122.47): Minor dulling of the metal and patina spots appear, with tiny scratches on the edge and tip, making it a value pick for a clean look.
• Field-Tested ($108.68): The blade shows noticeable overall darkening, with patina stains starting to blend, and high-contact areas display clearer smoothing and scratching.
• Well-Worn ($105.88): The blade appears significantly darker and more uniformly dull, with patina spots becoming less distinct, creating a more monotone finish.
• Battle-Scarred ($104.01): The knife looks heavily aged, with stains and underlying metal blending into a mostly dark steel surface, and any remaining contrast is minimal.

Model

Stained uses the legacy Bowie Knife model, introduced with Operation Wildfire on February 18, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Bowie Knife | Stained is obtained as a rare special item from weapon cases that include the Bowie Knife in their rare special item pool. Knives are exceptionally rare drops from these cases, with a combined drop rate of approximately 0.26% for any knife. Players can also purchase the Bowie Knife | Stained directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking.

Price Range

Bowie Knife | Stained ranges from $104.01 (Battle-Scarred) to $222.65 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $108.68. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $115.00. The 90-day median is $115.00. The all-time median is $101.76. 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 steel with darker brown and grey discoloration patches. In first-person view, the broad Bowie blade face dominates the screen, showcasing the stained steel. Community commentary describes Stained knives as looking like dirty or weathered steel.

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Sticker Compatibility

As a knife skin, the Bowie Knife | Stained has no sticker slots. However, some players choose to pair it with neutral or metallic gun finishes and simple stickers, favoring grey, black, brown, and muted color schemes to maintain a cohesive aesthetic. This approach allows the knife to serve as a neutral anchor in a broader loadout.