Karambit | Fade
Percentage & Price Guide

Karambit | Fade is one of the most visually stunning knives in CS2, featuring a vivid pink-to-purple-to-yellow gradient that covers the blade. Unlike most skins where float value determines price, the Karambit Fade uses pattern seed to determine what percentage of the blade is covered by the fade gradient — and that percentage directly drives the price.

Full Fade: The 40% Premium Tier

Full fade (100%) means the entire blade is covered in the vibrant pink/purple/yellow gradient with no steel showing through. These occur exclusively with pattern seeds 0–39 and command a consistent 40% premium over standard fade versions. Traders specifically seek these seeds when looking for the most visually impressive Karambit Fades. A full fade at $1,200–1,500 is considered the benchmark for the knife.

Partial Fade: Still Premium, More Subtle

Partial fade (approximately 90% coverage, seeds 40–75) shows slightly less gradient coverage near the spine of the blade, but is still considered premium. The difference between full and partial fade can appear subtle in screenshots but matters significantly to serious collectors and experienced traders. These seeds carry a 15% premium over standard fade and represent a good compromise between price and visual quality.

Float Still Matters — But Plays Second Role

Since the Karambit Fade only exists in Factory New condition (float range 0.00–0.07), the float impact is less dramatic than on multi-tier skins. However, within FN, lower float still produces cleaner, more vibrant colors. A low float full fade — say, pattern seed 15 with a float of 0.003 — is the ultimate combination and commands the highest prices in the entire Fade market. Use our inspect tool to check both the exact pattern seed and float of any Karambit Fade listing.