The SG 553 | Damascus Steel made its debut in CS2 on November 27, 2013, as part of the Berlin 2019 Dust II Souvenir Package, coinciding with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update.
Origin
Players can acquire the SG 553 | Damascus Steel by opening one of 11 containers that feature this skin. These include the ESL One Cologne 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, the DreamHack 2014 Dust II Souvenir Package, and the ESL One Katowice 2015 Dust II Souvenir Package container. Additionally, this skin is a part of the Dust 2 Collection.
Popularity
The SG 553 | Damascus Steel enjoys an 85% popularity rating, placing it among the top 15% of the most favored items in CS2.
Rarity
Among 322 other Rifle skins, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel is classified as Mil-Spec Grade. This skin is relatively common, possessing an estimated drop chance of 79.92%.
Availability
Currently, the SG 553 | Damascus Steel is offered at a price range of $5.90 to $14.80, making it a quite affordable option.
Versions
Float values for the SG 553 | Damascus Steel vary from 0.00 to 1.00, allowing it to be available in all exteriors. Each exterior also has a corresponding Souvenir version for this Damascus Steel skin.
Finish Style
This SG 553 features a "Patina" painting style with a Damascus Steel finish. The patina results from a chemical reaction that creates a hardened, non-reactive shell over metal components. Real-world weapon patinas include techniques like case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced patinas. The primary color seen on this skin exhibits a white tint. This skin utilizes the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The SG 553 | Damascus Steel has accumulated over 5 votes resulting in an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars. Furthermore, this skin is owned by professional CS2 players daps, xizt, and krystal.