Souvenir Glock-18 | Groundwater (Gloednieuw)

The Souvenir Glock-18 | Groundwater is a skin that features a rustic silver and black design which gives it a metal-like appearance. The skin was first introduced in 2013 and is part of the Dust 2 Collection. It can be accessed here: Dust 2.

The Souvenir Glock-18 | Groundwater is classified as a 'Consumer Grade' skin which makes it relatively common. Despite this, its unique design and souvenir status add a certain value to the skin.

The skin was added to the game in May 2013 with the release of the 'CS:GO Weapon' update.

Despite its low rarity, the Souvenir Glock-18 | Groundwater is known to be popular among various players due to its practical colored design.

This skin is available only for the Glock-18 sidearm.

The skin features a rustic, worn out design that gives it a robust and distinctive look. The Souvenir version also features iconic decals from various eSports events.

This skin is often dropped during significant CS:GO Major Championship tournaments as a souvenir item.

'Groundwater' refers to the moisture or water present underneath the surface of the Earth.

This skin was created and designed by Valve Corporation.

The design of the skin is quite simple, however, the application of the pattern is done in a way to give a realistic feel of worn out metal.

The skin has received mixed reviews. While some players admire the basic design and souvenir status, other critics believe its pattern lacks complexity.

Being one of the earliest skins introduced in CS:GO, the Glock-18 | Groundwater marks the beginnings of themed weapon skins in the game.

The skin's popularity is mainly due to its souvenir status and its connection to the eSports scene of CS:GO.

Various CS:GO Major Championships have featured this skin as a souvenir drop, adding significance to its value.

As one of the initial skins of CS:GO, the Glock-18 | Groundwater represents the starting era of skin design, focusing on practical and realistic textures.

The 'Groundwater' theme captures the sense of endurance and toughness, reflecting the rigorous conditions typical of Dust 2, which is a desert warfare map.

Many players connect with this skin due to fond memories of it as a souvenir item during the early years of CS:GO eSports.

The Glock-18 | Groundwater holds a place in the history of CS:GO skin development and maintains a steady position in the community.

As a frequently dropped skin in Major Championships, the Souvenir Glock-18 | Groundwater has often seen usage in eSports events.

Players often share nostalgic stories about receiving the Souvenir Glock-18 | Groundwater as a drop during their favorite eSports events.