All Fade Skins in CS2: Every Weapon with a Fade Finish
All Fade Skins in CS2: Every Weapon with a Fade Finish
The Fade finish is one of the most iconic and recognizable in CS2, featuring a rainbow gradient that shifts from gold through pink to purple. While most famous on knives, the Fade finish appears on several weapons. Here is every single Fade skin in the game.
All Fade Skins in CS2
| Category | Item | Price Range | Fade Impact on Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife | Karambit Fade | $450-1,200 FN | High - full fade adds 50-100% |
| Knife | Butterfly Fade | $550-1,000 FN | High - full fade premium significant |
| Knife | Bayonet Fade | $250-500 FN | Moderate - 30-60% premium for full |
| Knife | M9 Bayonet Fade | $350-700 FN | High - max fade very sought after |
| Knife | Flip Knife Fade | $200-400 FN | Moderate premium for full fade |
| Knife | Gut Knife Fade | $100-200 FN | Lower premium, less visible |
| Knife | Shadow Daggers Fade | $80-160 FN | Moderate premium |
| Knife | Huntsman Fade | $150-300 FN | Moderate premium |
| Pistol | Glock-18 Fade | $600-900 FN | Very high - iconic pistol fade |
| SMG | MAC-10 Fade | $8-20 FN | Minor premium for full fade |
| SMG | UMP-45 Fade | $5-10 FN | Minor premium |
| Gloves | Specialist Gloves Fade | $250-500 FT | Fade % affects value |
How Fade Percentage Works
Every Fade skin receives a fade percentage determined by its paint seed. This percentage indicates how much of the purple end of the gradient is visible:
- Full Fade (95-100%) - Maximum purple visible at the tip, most valuable
- High Fade (90-95%) - Strong purple presence, slight discount from full
- Mid Fade (85-90%) - Moderate purple, standard pricing
- Low Fade (80-85%) - Minimal purple, mostly gold and pink, cheapest
The difference between an 85% fade and a 100% fade can represent a 30-100% price premium on knives. On cheaper items like the MAC-10 or UMP-45, the premium is smaller in absolute terms but still proportionally significant.
FADE FINISH SKIN CATALOGBest Value Fade Skins
The MAC-10 Fade at $8-20 FN is by far the cheapest way to own a Fade finish. The UMP-45 Fade at $5-10 FN is even cheaper and one of the only covert-rarity Fade skins available under $10. For knives, the Gut Knife Fade at $100-200 FN provides the full Fade knife experience at the lowest entry point. These items let you enjoy the iconic Fade aesthetic without committing to the four-figure prices of Karambit or Butterfly variants.
Pro Tip: When buying any Fade skin, always check the fade percentage before purchasing. Two Fade skins at the same float value can differ dramatically in price based solely on their fade percentage. Use community tools to verify the exact percentage from the paint seed.