★ M9-bajonett | Rust Coat (Stridsärrad)

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Rust Coat is a unique skin featuring a distinctive rusted look. It stands out with its rusty red and brown color scheme, resembling a weathered and worn tool. It belongs to the Spectrum 2 Collection and was introduced to the game in September 2017.

The Rust Coat skin is classified as a 'Covert' weapon, which is highly rare and has a low drop chance. The distinct, rusty appearance of the skin attracts many players, making it highly sought-after.

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Rust Coat was first introduced in the Spectrum 2 Case during the Spectrum 2 Update, where it quickly earned a reputation for its unique style.

This skin is popular among players who prefer a rugged and battle-hardened look for their weapons. It is frequently spotted in gameplay videos and streams.

The Rust Coat is designated for the M9 Bayonet knife only.

The Rust Coat features a unique, rustic design that fully covers the weapon, including the handle. Its prominent feature is the worn-out, rusted coating, adding a vintage appeal to the weapon.

The skin was debuted with the release of the Spectrum 2 Case, highlighting numerous new skins and game contents.

Although rust would generally degrade a blade's performance, the Rust Coat skin has no impact on the in-game performance of the weapon.

Designed by Valve.

The Rust Coat features realistic rust texture and color, achieved through meticulous design process and expert texturing techniques.

Community reviews of the Rust Coat are generally positive, with players praising its unique, battle-worn aesthetic and the realism of the rust effect.

The ★ M9 Bayonet | Rust Coat is a standout among CS:GO skins for its distinctive, aged look—a departure from the usual sleek and new appearances of most other skins.

The Rust Coat's unique aesthetic, rarity, and its relation to the M9 Bayonet—the real-life counterpart celebrated among knife enthusiasts—makes it popular among the player base.

The Spectrum 2 Update, in which this skin was introduced, played a significant role in its popularity, emphasizing its unique design among a range of new skins. Details about the update can be found at Spectrum 2 Update.

The Rust Coat's creation draws its inspiration from aged and weathered tools, expertly interpreted and applied to the in-game M9 Bayonet model.

The Rust Coat encapsulates a sense of history and battle-worn spirit, symbolized by its rusted and worn exterior.

Players often form a bond with the Rust Coat for its unique aesthetic, and the story it suggests of a blade that has 'seen a few battles'.

The Rust Coat influenced the CS:GO skin community by demonstrating that even 'damaged' or 'old' designs can be as popular, if not more, than clean, bright, or shiny alternatives.

Despite its old and worn appearance, the Rust Coat M9 Bayonet is occasionally seen in competitive play, where the skin’s uniqueness provides an element of individuality to its user.

Fans of the Rust Coat often share stories of their first unboxing or purchase, their initial reaction to the unique design, and the in-game experiences they've had while wielding this distinctive blade.