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★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Stained (Field-Tested)
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Stained
Covert
Field-Tested
unpopular
Valve
"Out with the old, in with the new"
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Description
Chance of dropping
The ★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Stained (Field-Tested) stands out as one of 6 skins available. With its Covert rarity status, obtaining the Stained is a challenge, as it boasts a mere 0.64% chance of dropping.
Community Rating
The ★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Stained (Field-Tested) has garnered significant attention with over 675 votes on TRUSTPILOT.COM, achieving an impressive average rating of 4.33.
Overview
The ★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Stained is a unique skin showcasing a model of the famous Bowie Knife equipped with StatTrak™ technology that counts the player's kills. This skin has a stained pattern consisting of a silver metallic base, decorated with random black stripes with slight wear effects. This skin is part of the Shadow Case collection, released in 2016.
Rarity
The ★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Stained falls under the 'Covert' category. Being a knife skin along with the StatTrak™ feature, it is somewhat rare and certainly desirable for collectors.
History
This skin was introduced in the Shadow Case on September 17, 2015. Since then it has remained a popular pick among players for its rugged looks.
Popularity
The rugged looks of the Bowie Knife along with the StatTrak™ feature and stained skin makes this weapon a popular choice among both casual and professional players of CS:GO.
Compatibility
Being a standalone weapon, it is compatible only with the specific knife model of the same name.
Unique Features
Unique features of this skin include the notorious Bowie Knife model, the rusted, stained pattern, and the StatTrak™ feature that counts the total number of kills achieved by the player while using this weapon.
Event
It was released as part of the Shadow Update expansion.
Trivia
The weapon is a homage to the real-life Bowie Knife, a knife design that was popular in the American frontier.
Skin Designer
Designed by Valve Corporation.
Technical Features
The skin utilizes a simplistic stained design pattern combined with unique wear and tear effects to give the weapon a rugged look.
Reviews and Ratings
Players often rate this skin highly for its rustic and distinctive appearance, the StatTrak™ feature, and for being part of the Bowie Knife family.
Historical Significance
The release of this skin marked the first time the Bowie Knife was introduced into the game, making it historically significant for players.
Reasons for Popularity
It's popular due to its distinctive Bowie Knife design, simplistic yet rustic stained pattern, and the added functionality of the StatTrak™ feature.
Influential Events
Its release during the Shadow Update was key in its acquisition of popularity, as it was the first time players could get their hands on the Bowie Knife model.
Creation Story
Inspired by real-life Bowie Knives, this skin was developed to bring a sense of realism and ruggedness to the game, all while keeping to CS:GO's weapon skin principles.
Symbolism and Design Elements
The Stained skin pattern symbolizes the ruggedness and battle-hardened character of the player, aligning perfectly with the Bowie Knife's frontier persona.
Emotional Connection
Players feel a deep connection with this skin due to its historic significance, the representation of ruggedness, and for the usage of the Bowie Knife in the game.
Impact on Community
The introduction of the Bowie Knife to the game opened up new opportunities for skin designs, influencing community trends and general skin design.
Usage in Esports
This knife has been seen regularly in esports due to its iconic design and popularity.
Player Stories
Players often share stories of the exhilaration felt when unboxing a ★ StatTrak™ Bowie Knife | Stained from the Shadow Case, given its rarity and unique design.