Souvenir Nova | Walnuss (Fabrikneu)

The Souvenir Nova | Walnut is a wooden-themed skin with a vesica piscis design on the main body. It belongs to the Souvenir Esports 2013 collection and was released in August 2013.

This skin is classified as 'Industrial Grade', so it's fairly common and has a high drop chance. Its walnut style texture and the memorable logo make it loved among players.

The Souvenir Nova | Walnut was introduced during the launch of CSGO's Arms Deal update in August 2013.

Despite its common rarity, the Walnut is popular for its unique aesthetic, making it a standout choice for many players looking for a themed loadout.

This skin is available exclusively for the Nova shotgun.

The Walnut is known for its realistic walnut wood finish covering the entirety of the shotgun, adding a naturalistic look to the weapon.

The skin was initially launched in commemoration of the game's Arms Deal update.

The Souvenir Nova | Walnut was one of the first skins introduced into CS:GO.

The designer of the skin is currently unknown.

The design features a realistic texture, closely mimicking the appearance of walnut wood. Each part of the skin has been meticulously designed to enhance its wooden aesthetic.

The Walnut is rated fairly high within the community, mainly for its innovative design and unique aesthetics, being one of the few skins in the CS:GO universe with a wooden finish.

Being one of the first skins introduced, it played a part in setting the groundwork for the CS:GO skin market.

Its popularity mainly comes from its unique design and the nostalgia it carries as being one of the original skins.

The release of the Arms Deal update was a major milestone for CS:GO's skin economy and the Nova | Walnut was a part of that initial wave.

Made as part of Valve's initial attempt to include weapon customization in CS:GO, the Nova | Walnut was designed with a unique, to-this-date rarely seen wooden aesthetic.

The Walnut stands for simplicity and nature, appealing to the player base due its unique aesthetics and minimalistic design.

Many players feel a nostalgic connection to the Nova | Walnut because it is one of the earliest skin additions to the game.

The skin has influenced the game's economy and the skin market by being a part of the first wave of skins introduced into CS:GO.

While not frequently seen in major esports tournaments, the Walnut occasionally makes appearances in less formal matches and streamer playthroughs.

Many experienced players recall the Nova | Walnut as being one of their first skins when beginning to play CSGO.