Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel (Factory New)
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Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel (Factory New)

The terrorist-exclusive SG553 is a premium scoped alternative to the AK47 for effective long-range engagement. It has some damascus steel parts.
Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel (Factory New)

Community rating: 4.39★

518 Votes

Community rating: 4.39★

518 Votes
The terrorist-exclusive SG553 is a premium scoped alternative to the AK47 for effective long-range engagement. It has some damascus steel parts.

Factory New SV

55.24

Minimal Wear SV

7.07

Field-Tested SV

3.42

Well-Worn SV

2.79

Battle-Scarred SV

2.65

Factory New

0.89

Minimal Wear

0.6

Field-Tested

0.39

Well-Worn

0.26

Battle-Scarred

0.24

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Description

Chance of dropping

The Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel (Factory New) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Mil-Spec Grade rarity status, obtaining the Damascus Steel is a challenge, as it boasts a mere chance of dropping.

Community Rating

The Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel (Factory New) has garnered significant attention with over 518 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.39.

Overview

The Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel is a coveted skin known for its sophisticated damascus steel pattern. The colour scheme is predominantly metallic gray with a wave-like pattern, imitating the complex patterns found in Damascus Steel, a type of steel used in the Middle East. The skin belongs to the The Dust 2 Collection and was released in 2014.

Rarity

The skin has 'Industrial Grade' rarity and is a souvenir item, making it inherently rarer as it is only obtainable from souvenir packages. The Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel has special appeal due to its sleek design.

History

The Damascus Steel pattern was first introduced into the game in the Arms Deal 3 Collection in 2014. The Souvenir version of the SG 553 | Damascus Steel has become popular among collectors for its rarity and unique packaging, introduced during ESL One: Katowice 2015.

Popularity

Damascus Steel is a well-liked visual theme among players; the Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel is extremely popular among collectors due to its rarity, history, and the uniqueness of its design.

Compatibility

The Damascus Steel skin is available for the SG 553, an automatic rifle in CS:GO.

Unique Features

The Damascus pattern covers the entire body of the rifle and gives the skin a beautiful metallic sheen. Souvenir versions also include golden stickers from the participating teams and event.

Event

The Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel was released in commemoration of ESL One: Katowice 2015, a popular tournament in the esports community.

Trivia

The skin's design actually mirrors the pattern of Damascus Steel, a technique in blacksmithing known for creating durable blades, nodding to the weapon's power and reliability.

Skin Designer

The original designer for the Damascus Steel pattern was Valve.

Technical Features

The Damascus Steel pattern is applied through a unique cosmetic finish, giving the final product an almost seamless look.

Reviews and Ratings

With its historical context, exclusive distribution, and notably intricate design, the Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel has a high rating in the CS:GO community.

Historical Significance

The skin was released to commemorate the ESL One: Katowice 2015 event, a prestigious CS:GO tournament that brought together top teams from around the world.

Reasons for Popularity

The Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel's popularity can be attributed to its rarity and history along with its high-quality design and connection to the prestigious ESL One: Katowice 2015 event.

Influential Events

The skin was released during ESL One: Katowice 2015, increasing its value and interest among the players immensely.

Creation Story

The skin was created to celebrate the famous tournament ESL One: Katowice 2015 and honor the traditional art of blacksmithing embodied in the Damascus Steel craftsmanship.

Symbolism and Design Elements

The Damascus Steel skin signifies power and durability, implying the weapon's strength and reliability in the heat of battle.

Emotional Connection

Owners of this skin often feel a connection to esports history and take great pride in owning a piece of the celebrated ESL One: Katowice 2015 event.

Impact on Community

The skin has been highly influential in setting the bar for future releases, paving the way for other tournament-linked skins.

Usage in Esports

The skin sees frequent use in esports tournaments, particularly among those who value its historical significance and high quality.

Player Stories

Unboxing a Souvenir SG 553 | Damascus Steel is a moment of excitement highly shared among the CS:GO community due to its rarity and historical value.