★ Karambit | Fade (Minimal Wear)
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★ Karambit | Fade (Minimal Wear)

With its curved blade mimicking a tiger's claw, the karambit was developed as part of the southeast Asian martial discipline of silat. The knife is typically used with a reverse grip, with the finger ring on the index finger. It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat. This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
★ Karambit | Fade (Minimal Wear)

Community rating: 4.25★

669 Votes

Community rating: 4.25★

669 Votes
With its curved blade mimicking a tiger's claw, the karambit was developed as part of the southeast Asian martial discipline of silat. The knife is typically used with a reverse grip, with the finger ring on the index finger. It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat. This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training

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Description

Chance of dropping

The ★ Karambit | Fade (Minimal Wear) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Covert rarity status, obtaining the Fade is a challenge, as it boasts a mere 0.64% chance of dropping.

Community Rating

The ★ Karambit | Fade (Minimal Wear) has garnered significant attention with over 669 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.25.

Overview

The ★ Karambit | Fade is a flashy skin featuring a gradient of colors such as pink, purple, and yellow. It is part of the Weapon Case Hardened Collection and was released in August 2013.

Rarity

Rated as 'Exceedingly Rare', the ★ Karambit | Fade is one of the hardest to obtain skins. Its high rarity and captivating design make it incredibly sought after by players.

History

Released alongside the Arms Deal update, the ★ Karambit | Fade quickly rose to popularity due to its unique look and extreme rarity. More about the release can be found at Arms Deal Update.

Popularity

The ★ Karambit | Fade is admired for its eye-catching aesthetic among both the casual and professional scene. It has been seen in numerous highlight reels and gameplay videos.

Compatibility

The ★ Karambit | Fade skin is available exclusively for the Karambit knife.

Unique Features

The Karambit | Fade is most noted for its multi-colored gradient, which prominently displays a smooth transition from pink to yellow giving it an alluring look.

Event

The skin was launched alongside the Arms Deal Update, which introduced weapon skins into CS:GO.

Trivia

The Fade pattern can differ slightly, making each Karambit | Fade somewhat unique. The pattern design takes inspiration from the process of hardening metal, a nod to the name of the collection it belongs to.

Skin Designer

Designed by Valve.

Technical Features

The skin utilizes gradient mapping and complex layering to achieve its impressive effect.

Reviews and Ratings

Players often rate the Karambit | Fade highly for its pleasing appearance and high value in trade markets.

Historical Significance

The launch of the Karambit | Fade played a key role in increasing the popularity of CS:GO as it became an instant fan favorite due to its appealing design.

Reasons for Popularity

The skin’s popularity stems from its extremely rare designation, striking appearance and the prestige that comes with owning a skin from the unique Arms Deal update collection.

Influential Events

The release of the Arms Deal update was an influential event which popularised the Karambit | Fade skin. Read more about the event at Arms Deal Update.

Creation Story

The creation story of the Karambit | Fade features intense design exploration to perfectly capture the gradient effect, a first within the series of skins launched.

Symbolism and Design Elements

With its radiant fade, the Karambit | Fade symbolizes high value and status, standing out from more common knife skins by mimicking the attractive look of hardened, shaded metal.

Emotional Connection

Many owners feel a strong attachment to the Karambit | Fade due to its scarcity and the prestige it brings within the CS:GO community.

Impact on Community

This skin has significantly influenced the perception of in-game skins in the CS:GO community and has become a reference point for the value of virtual goods.

Usage in Esports

The Karambit | Fade is often displayed in major Esports tournaments, heralded for its unique design and rarity.

Player Stories

Several player tales are associated with the excitement of unboxing or trading for the coveted Karambit | Fade, marking it a legendary skin within the community.