Float GuideUpdated April 20266 min read

★ Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade
Float Value & Pattern Guide

Fire & Ice pattern premium, float impact on blade reflectivity, and why the butterfly knife commands the highest prices.

Butterfly Knife Marble Fade CS2 skin
Released
Jul 2014
Operation Breakout
Best Condition
Factory New
Min float: 0.00
FN Price
~$2,500–8,000
Pattern dependent
Rarity
Covert
Knife tier
Market Prices
WMWhite MarketCheapest
Ask
$1,222.87-4.5% vs fair
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WPWaxpeer
Ask
$1,277.93-0.2% vs fair
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DMDMarket
Ask
$1,279.99
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SPSkinport
Ask
$1,330.36+3.9% vs fair
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Live price: $1,279.99 on DMarketUpdated hourly

★ Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade Price by Float ValueApproximate market prices — updated April 2026

Float RangeConditionAvg Pricevs AverageVerdict
0.00 – 0.01Factory New ★$3,000–8,000Ultra-low float — mirror finishCollector Tier
0.01 – 0.03Factory New$2,800–6,000Excellent shine — highly desirableRecommended
0.03 – 0.08Factory New$2,500–4,500Standard FN — great conditionGood Value

★ All Marble Fades are Factory New (float range 0.00–0.08). Fire & Ice patterns command 2–4x the prices shown above. Use our inspect tool to check pattern index and float value.

What Makes Butterfly Knife Marble Fade Float Value & Pattern Important?

The King of Knives: Butterfly Knife Marble Fade

The ★ Butterfly Knife | Marble Fadecombines the most popular knife type in CS2 with one of the most visually stunning finishes available. Originally obtainable from the Operation Breakout Case (July 2014), the Butterfly Knife's iconic flip animation paired with the swirling red, blue, and yellow Marble Fade finish creates one of the most desirable knife skins in the entire game. The butterfly knife consistently commands a premium over other knife types due to its unique inspect and draw animations.

Fire & Ice: The Holy Grail Pattern

The most coveted Butterfly Knife Marble Fade patterns are Fire & Ice — where only red and blue colors appear on the blade with absolutely no yellow visible. True Fire & Ice patterns are determined by specific pattern indices and are meticulously tracked by the trading community. A True Fire & Ice Butterfly Marble Fade can be worth 2–4x morethan a standard tri-color in the same float range. "Fake Fire & Ice" patterns show a sliver of yellow near the handle and are priced between true F&I and tri-color. Use our inspect tool to verify pattern index before purchasing.

Factory New Only: The Restricted Float Range

Marble Fade has one of the most restricted float ranges in CS2: 0.00–0.08. This means every Butterfly Knife Marble Fade is Factory New — but float still matters significantly. Ultra-low float copies (0.00x) have a mirror-like finish that is particularly stunning during the butterfly knife's flip animation. The difference between a 0.008 and a 0.06 float is clearly visible in-game, with lower floats producing more vivid colors and sharper reflections.

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How to Check Your ★ Butterfly Knife | Marble Fade Float Value

1

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2

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Fire & Ice Butterfly Knife Marble Fade has only red and blue colors visible on the blade with no yellow. These are the most valuable patterns, commanding 2–4x the priceof standard tri-color Marble Fades. The butterfly knife's unique flip animation makes the Fire & Ice pattern especially visually striking. Use our inspect tool to verify the pattern index.
Butterfly Knife Marble Fade is expensive because of two factors: the Butterfly Knife is the most popular knife type in CS2 due to its iconic flip animation, and Marble Fade is one of the most visually appealing finishes. High demand combined with limited supply drives prices significantly above other knife types with the same finish.
Marble Fade has a restricted float range of 0.00–0.08, so it only comes in Factory New. Lower floats (0.00x) produce a more reflective, mirror-like finish on the blade. Ultra-low floats are especially sought after as the butterfly knife's flip animation showcases the reflective surface beautifully.
Butterfly Knife Marble Fade is considered one of the best knife investments in CS2. The butterfly knife consistently maintains the highest demand among all knife types, and Marble Fade is an evergreen finish. Fire & Ice patterns with low floats are the most investment-worthy tier.