Stiletto Knife | Fade

Origin Story

The Stiletto Knife | Fade is a highly sought-after knife finish, known for its vibrant fade gradient achieved by airbrushing transparent paints over a chrome base coat. Released on August 3, 2018, with the A New Horizon update, it quickly became a status item within the CS2 community. Its visual appeal, characterized by a smooth transition from gold and yellow through pink and purple, makes it a premium choice for collectors and players alike.

Drop Chance

Stiletto 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 ($616.63): The blade displays a vibrant, glossy fade gradient with strong metallic shine and clearly separated color bands; edge wear is minimal to nonexistent, preserving the chrome-backed reflection. This is considered the premium, showcase tier, with collectors often seeking very low floats within FN.
• Minimal Wear ($567.14): The overall fade gradient remains visually very close to Factory New, with colors still vivid and the chrome base reflecting light well, though tiny edge wear or soft dulling may appear along the blade's spine or front edge. This is commonly treated as the value pick, offering visuals similar to FN at a potentially lower cost.

Model

Fade uses the legacy Stiletto Knife model, introduced with A New Horizon on August 3, 2018. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Stiletto Knife | Fade is obtainable as a rare special item from opening either the Horizon Case or the Danger Zone Case. Knives are exceptionally rare drops from cases, with a combined drop rate of approximately 0.26%. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also acquire this knife directly by purchasing it from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

Stiletto Knife | Fade ranges from $567.14 (Minimal Wear) to $616.63 (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 $553.08. The all-time median is $399.80. 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. The blade features a vibrant gradient of gold, pink, and purple tones. In first-person view, the blade's fade gradient is the most prominent visual element. The community frequently compares the Stiletto Knife Fade to other Fade knives, focusing on Fade percentage and color distribution.

Player Rating

Rating: 5.00 / 5
Votes: 1

Sticker Compatibility

Knives in CS2 cannot hold stickers directly. However, for players looking to create a cohesive loadout, stickers with purple, pink, or gold/yellow themes are often recommended to complement the Stiletto Knife | Fade's gradient. Holographic or neon stickers that echo the knife's vibrant pink and purple tones are also popular choices for matching weapon skins.