The SG 553 | Damascus Steel was added to CS2 on November 27, 2013. This skin was introduced in conjunction with the Berlin 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package during the update titled "Out with the old, in with the new."
Origin
To acquire the SG 553 | Damascus Steel, players must open one of the 11 containers that feature this skin. Notable examples include the ESL One Cologne 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, the DreamHack 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, as well as the ESL One Katowice 2015 Dust II Souvenir Package. This skin is also included in the Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel enjoys an 85% popularity rate, placing it within the top 15% of the most popular items in CS2.
Rarity
Classified as Mil-Spec Grade, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel is among 322 other Rifle skins. This rarity categorizes the Damascus Steel as a relatively common drop, with an estimated drop chance standing at 79.92%.
Availability
The SG 553 | Damascus Steel is quite affordable, with prices ranging from $0.42 to $0.81.
Versions
The float value of the SG 553 | Damascus Steel spans from 0.00 to 1.00, making this skin accessible in all exterior conditions. Additionally, for each exterior, a Souvenir variant of the Damascus Steel exists.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Patina" style, this SG 553 features a Damascus Steel finish. Patina arises from a chemical reaction that forms a non-reactive, hardened layer on metal surfaces. Examples of real-world weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. Predominantly, the color of this skin is a white tint. The skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The SG 553 | Damascus Steel has accumulated over 6 votes, resulting in an average community rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Currently, the skin is owned by professional CS2 players daps, xizt, and krystal.