Introduced into CS2 on November 27, 2013, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel was part of the Berlin 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
Origin
To obtain the SG 553 | Damascus Steel, players can open any of the 11 containers that feature this skin. These include the ESL One Cologne 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, DreamHack 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, and ESL One Katowice 2015 Dust II Souvenir Package, along with its inclusion in the Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel enjoys a popularity rate of 85%, placing it in the top 15% of the most favored items within CS2.
Rarity
Among 322 other Rifle skins, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel holds a Mil-Spec Grade rarity tier, indicating it is a relatively common drop with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
The SG 553 | Damascus Steel is priced between $4.99 and $19.43, making it a highly accessible option.
Versions
The skin's float value for the SG 553 | Damascus Steel can vary from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing it to exist in all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version.
Finish Style
Painted in a "Patina" style with a Damascus Steel finish, this SG 553 exhibits a chemical patina that creates a hardened, non-reactive shell over its metallic components. Common real-life weapon patinas include case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. The primary hue of this skin features a white tint, utilizing the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The SG 553 | Damascus Steel has received over 5 votes leading to an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players daps, xizt, and krystal.