★ Karambit | Scorched (Stridsärrad)

The ★ Karambit | Scorched is an elegant weapon skin for the Karambit knife in CS:GO. Decorated with a fiery design that imitates burnt or scorched material, this skin is colored predominantly in black, orange, and brown. It is part of the Weapons Case Collection and was released in August 2013.

Classified as 'Covert', the ★ Karambit | Scorched is one of the rarer skins for the Karambit knife. It is very sought after due to its undeniably cool and unique appearance.

Introduced in the Weapons Case, this skin quickly grabbed the attention of players due to its sharp, menacing and appealing aesthetic.

This skin is admired by many, ranging from professional players to casual gamers due to its one-of-a-kind design and the exclusive status that comes along with it.

The ★ Karambit | Scorched is a skin for the Karambit knife only.

The most notable feature is its burnt design with the black handle, giving it an intense and captivating appearance that stands out in-game.

The skin was released as part of the Arms Deal Collection, turning knives, which were previously cosmetic, into customizable weapons.

The Karambit is a small Southeast Asian curved knife resembling a claw. In game, it is very popular for its unique drawing animation where the character spins it in their hand.

Designed by Valve.

The scorched pattern on this skin is randomly generated, making each weapon slightly unique.

The ★ Karambit | Scorched is considered a classic and received high ratings due to its aggressive and distinct look.

This skin played a major role in developing the popularity of the Karambit knives among players and it is considered a classic due to being a part of the first-ever weapon case in CS:GO.

It gained popularity due to the rarity and the unique curved shape of the Karambit knife itself, plus the striking burnt design and the eye-catching drawing animation.

Its introduction to the game in the first ever weapon case left a strong impression and set the tone for following updates.

Behind this skin lays a deliberate effort to add a dynamic, original and challenging element to the in-game skins environment, hence the burnt/dark look.

With its fire-like design, the Scorched skin naturally evokes power and danger, beautifully tied with the nature of the Karambit knife.

The distinct aesthetic draws players and collectors to appreciate the ★ Karambit | Scorched, seen as more than just a skin, and often as a symbol of status, goal, or achievement in the game.

This skin's release sparked a trend of fiery-themed skins and helped cement the popularity of Karambit knives among the community.

Due to the skin's captivating design and rarity, it often finds itself in use during esports tournaments.

Players worldwide recount stories of their first encounter with the ★ Karambit | Scorched, the excitement when it drops, and the thrill of holding it in a match.