Klappmesser (★) | Gefleckt (Abgenutzt)

The ★ Flip Knife | Stained is characterized by its sleek design and tarnished look. The blade and handle are both covered in a darkened, stained finish lending it a mildly sinister appearance. This knife is a part of the Armory Collection and was released in August 2013.

This skin has a 'Covert' grade, making it a very rare item to drop. Due to its rarity, it has a significant appeal to players.

The ★ Flip Knife | Stained was introduced in the Arms Deal update in August 2013, marking the beginning of the introduction of a variety of knife skins in CS:GO.

Despite its menacing design, the Flip Knife | Stained has gained quite a popularity among the player community. It's often prized for its distinct, weathered appearance.

As a knife skin, it replaces the standard knife given to players for the Counter-Terrorist and Terrorist sides.

The Flip Knife | Stained stands out with its compact, curved design and the old, tarnished look which gives the weapon its name.

This skin was initially introduced during the Arms Deal Update which marked a new era in CS:GO skin history.

Despite its rustic and worn appearance, the Flip Knife | Stained has a certain charm, resonating particularly well with players who appreciate a more rugged aesthetic to their knife skins.

Designed by Valve.

The Flip Knife | Stained adheres to realistic texturing and coloring techniques, offering an authentic 'stained' appearance.

Among the community, this skin has largely favorable reviews, particularly from players seeking a slightly more aggressive-looking variation of the classic Flip Knife.

The introduction of the Flip Knife | Stained during the Arms Deal Update is still considered a pivotal moment in CS:GO's skin history.

Apart from its rarity, the unique stained visuals of this skin along with the swift, flashy animation of the Flip Knife have contributed to its popularity.

The first major introduction of knife skins during The Arms Deal Update has been influential to this skin’s rise in popularity.

The 'stained' finish of the Flip Knife was created with the idea to give it a battle-hardened and resilient character.

The rustic, stained style of this skin is symbolic of the gritty, intense combat scenarios typical to CS:GO matches.

Many players have formed a strong attachment to this skin for its visually striking aesthetic and sleek animation.

The introduction of the Flip Knife | Stained has encouraged community designers to create weapon skins that offer a weathered, combat-ready look.

While it may not be the most heavily featured, the Flip Knife | Stained occasionally makes an appearance in eSports events due to its recognizability.

Numerous tales exist of players experiencing the exhilaration of getting a Flip Knife | Stained in their very first weapon case!