On November 27, 2013, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel made its debut in CS2. This skin was included in the Berlin 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package as part of the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the SG 553 | Damascus Steel by opening one of 11 different containers featuring 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. Additionally, it is a component of the Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
Currently, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel holds a popularity rating of 85%, placing it within the top 15% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
With a total of 322 other Rifle skins, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel falls under the Mil-Spec Grade rarity tier, indicating that it is a relatively common drop, with a drop chance estimated at 79.92%.
Availability
The SG 553 | Damascus Steel can be acquired for a price between $41.38 and $112.89, categorizing it as an economical skin.
Versions
The float value associated with the SG 553 | Damascus Steel ranges from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing availability in all exterior conditions. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version of the Damascus Steel.
Finish Style
This SG 553 features a "Patina" finish style, showcasing the Damascus Steel design. Patinas occur through chemical reactions that create a hardened, non-reactive shell on metal surfaces. Real-life weapons may display various types of patinas including case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. The predominant color of this skin has a white tint. It employs the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The SG 553 | Damascus Steel has garnered over 4 votes, resulting in an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Among its owners are professional CS2 players daps, xizt, and krystal.