StatTrak™ USP-S | Stainless (Battle-Scarred)

StatTrak™ USP-S | Stainless is a sleek, visually appealing skin designed for USP-S, one of the default counter-terrorist pistols in CS:GO. It exhibits a streamlined silver-based design, earning the name 'Stainless'. This skin is part of the Train Collection and was introduced to the game in November 2013.

The skin is of 'Restricted' rarity, which makes it somewhat harder to obtain than the more common skin grades. Despite this, it is still quite obtainable among regular CS:GO players. It is famous for its clean look and the prestige of the StatTrak™ feature which counts the player's kills.

The StatTrak™ USP-S | Stainless was introduced in Operation Bravo in the later part of 2013. The respectability of its design has seen it stand the test of time, and remain a favorite among players.

Due to its sleek design and functionality, and the special StatTrak™ feature which counts kills, this skin has enjoyed decent popularity among the CS:GO community. Professional players also favor it due to its visually clean look and minimal distractions.

As indicated in its name, this skin is exclusive to the USP-S pistol, a favorite among counter-terrorist players.

The gun skin sport a sleek stainless steel look. The design is neat, and it avoids any flashy distractions, making it popular for players who prefer a more classic skin. The StatTrak™ feature counts the kills which is a unique aspect of this skin.

This skin made its debut during Operation Bravo, a significant CS:GO event that brought many skins, maps, and missions to the game.

The Stainless skin is often associated with standard-issue military sidearms, such as the real-life USP-S uses. The StatTrak™ feature gives it a modern touch, matching the Counter-Strike's blend of realism and futurism.

Designed by Valve.

The skin features superior modeling with a high-quality metallic finish. The StatTrak™ module is featured on the side of the weapon, clearly displaying the player's kill count.

The StatTrak™ USP-S | Stainless is highly-rated within the CS:GO community for its clean design, efficiency, and the built-in StatTrak™ counter.

As one of the earlier skins introduced in CS:GO, the Stainless holds a fair share of historical significance. It epitomizes the era when minimalist and clean designs were more appreciated in the game.

The blend of a clean, stainless design and the StatTrak™ module has made this skin a popular choice for those who appreciate simplicity and combat efficiency.

The Operation Bravo that introduced this skin had a significant impact on its initial popularity and acceptance among players.

The creation of StatTrak™ USP-S | Stainless was based on the concept of delivering a sleek yet combat-ready skin for the USP-S, integrating a digital kill counter for keeping track of player's frags.

The Stainless design symbolizes simplicity and efficiency, deviating from the more vibrant and ornate skins. The absence of flamboyant color schemes or patterns reflects a serious, no-nonsense approach to combat.

Players frequently build an emotional connection with this skin due to the kill counter feature, which becomes a personal record of their in-game achievements.

The skin was one of the early few to feature the StatTrak™ technology, which later became a defining characteristic of many popular CS:GO skins.

As a skin for one of the staple sidearms in CS:GO, the StatTrak™ USP-S | Stainless has seen its fair share of use in Esports, especially due to its functionality and relatively straightforward design.

Many players recount stories of their first ace or clutch plays using this skin, giving it a sentimental value that extends its appeal beyond mere aesthetics.