StatTrak™ ★ Керамбит | Пыльник (Закалённое в боях)

The ★ StatTrak™ Karambit | Rust Coat is a highly regarded skin notable for its rugged, corroded, and ancient look. This skin is part of the Safehouse Collection and it was unveiled in February 2015.

The Rust Coat is a 'Covert' skin making it an exceedingly scarce item with a small drop chance. This fact alone, coupled with its unique rugged appearance and count of kills tracked (due to the StatTrak™ technology), makes it highly sought-after in the CS:GO community.

This skin was introduced into CS:GO in February 2015 as a part of Operation Vanguard. Its distinctive design quickly helped it gather considerable attention.

The Rust Coat has garnered significant popularity owing to its unique, rugged looks that deviate significantly from most other shiny, flashy skins. It is a popular choice amongst professional and casual players alike due to its rare classification and distinctive appearance.

This skin can only be applied to the Karambit, a curved knife originating in the Southeast Asian region.

The Rust Coat is renowned for its unique rusty appearance. Depicting an old, corroded blade gives the skin a battle-hardened aesthetic that is both distinctive and appealing.

The skin was launched during the Operation Vanguard, which brought in several new skins and challenges for the players.

Contrary to the common association of rust with degradation, many players view the Rust Coat as a symbol of resilience and toughness.

Designed by Valve.

The Rust Coat features a complex, weathered texture, accomplished through detailed texturing techniques. Combined with the StatTrak™ technology, which counts the number of kills made with the weapon, it offers both visual appeal and utility.

Owing to its distinct aesthetic and rarity, the Rust Coat has earned positive ratings within the CS:GO community, being often described as a standout skin amongst all the available options.

As a 'Covert' knife skin released in the early years of CS:GO skin history, the Rust Coat holds significant historical value within the game community.

Its popularity can be attributed to its unique aesthetics, the rarity, the usage of StatTrak™ technology for kill tracking, and the prestige of owning such a skin.

The release of this skin during Operation Vanguard had a major influence on its initial popularity and has cemented its place within the community since.

The creation of the Rust Coat was inspired by a desire to introduce a skin that deviates from the usual shiny, clean-cut aesthetics, and instead embraces a rough, battle-hardened look.

The Rust Coat symbolizes resilience and survival, depicting a weapon that, despite its age and wear, remains as effective as ever. Its rusty, worn-out design adds to this symbolism.

Players often develop a strong emotional connection with the Rust Coat, seeing it as a symbol of tenacity and survival that resonates with their own gaming experiences.

With its release, the Rust Coat introduced a new aesthetic in the world of CS:GO skins, inspiring designers to experiment with more worn-out looks.

The Rust Coat is a frequent sight in major esports tournaments where players prefer it for its distinct appearance and the status associated with its rarity and the presence of the StatTrak™ technology.

The Rust Coat often stirs up discussions amongst players about its unique aesthetic. Many share tales of their first unboxing of this rare skin, recounting the thrill of acquiring such a precious item.