★ StatTrak™ Shadow Daggers | Boreal Forest (Factory New)

The ★ StatTrak™ Shadow Daggers | Boreal Forest is a unique weapon skin for the Shadow Daggers knife. The daggers are patterned with a camo-style design primarily in shades of green and brown. This design is meant to mimic the boreal forest landscape, featuring scattered patches of dark, mossy green against a lighter, leafy backdrop. They are part of the Safehouse Collection.

This weapon skin is considered 'Covert', indicating it's among the rarest items one can receive in cases. Its inherent rarity combined with the StatTrak™ feature, which counts the number of kills you get, makes it highly sought after among CS:GO players.

The ★ StatTrak™ Shadow Daggers | Boreal Forest was launched as part of the Shadow Case, released in September 2015. Since its inception, the skin has seen consistent usage among players. More about the Shadow Case can be found at Shadow Case.

This skin is popular among players who prefer covert, stealthy styles, with the Boreal Forest camo fitting in perfectly. Its popularity is also boosted due to the unique double dagger wielding, a deviation from the standard knife mechanics.

This skin is designed exclusively for the Shadow Daggers in CS:GO.

The skin features a military-inspired camo pattern, with a compact form factor and a counter-balanced grip, allowing players to showcase their precise knife skills. The StatTrak™ feature adds a unique aspect, by tracking the number of kills achieved with the weapon.

This skin was introduced with the release of the Shadow Case, an in-game item which brought several new skins and significantly revamped knife mechanics by introducing the Shadow Daggers.

The term 'Boreal Forest' refers to the northern forests situated between the latitudes 50° and 70° N, essentially giving a nod to the stealth and survival tactics used in such harsh terrains.

Designed by Valve.

The Boreal Forest finish on this weapon skin is delicately detailed, capturing the spirit and tonality of camo gear with a complementary blend of green and brown colors.

The ★ StatTrak™ Shadow Daggers | Boreal Forest has received positive reviews and high ratings from the CS:GO community for its distinct design, connection with the game's lore and noteworthy tactical implications as a knife skin.

Historically, this skin signifies a period of CS:GO where players started to show interest in more rugged and camo-style skins as part of their personalised gear, adding a dose of realism to the game.

Although it primarily stands out for its camo aesthetics, its popularity is largely due to the StatTrak™ function, which gives players a sense of achievement as they can track their kills.

The release of the Shadow Case, which introduced the Shadow Daggers weaponry for the first time, significantly influenced the popularity of this skin and transformed how many players approached knife mechanics in the game.

With the aim of delivering a more military-inspired look with a unique weapon handling mechanic, the skin was introduced to appeal to a specific player base attracted by stealth and strategy.

The Boreal Forest design symbolises stealth and survival, signifying an equipped and highly skilled player in the game.

Many players hold a special attachment to this skin, valuing the rugged aesthetics, unique weapon handling and the personal achievement tracking offered by the StatTrak™ feature.

This skin piqued the interest of those who favor stealthy gameplay and led to a trend of military and covert-inspired skins in the CS:GO community.

Given their unique appeal, the Shadow Daggers Boreal Forest is seen in professional matches quite frequently, often used by pros who appreciate the tactical look and feel of the skin.

Most player stories about this skin are shared experiences of the thrill of unboxing this incredibly rare skin from the Shadow Case, and the exhilarating feeling of getting their first kill tracked on the StatTrak™ counter.