On August 14, 2013, the ★ Karambit | Stained made its debut in CS2. It was launched with the Revolver Case, coinciding with the update titled "The Arms Deal."
Origin
To acquire the ★ Karambit | Stained, players must open one of the 11 containers that feature this skin. These containers include the CS:GO Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, and CS:GO Weapon Case 3. The skin is not affiliated with any collections.
Popularity
Currently boasting a popularity rate of 96%, the ★ Karambit | Stained enjoys substantial acclaim.
Rarity
Among 604 other Knife skins, the ★ Karambit | Stained holds a Covert rarity classification, which designates it as an ultra-rare item with an estimated drop probability of only 0.26%.
Availability
The ★ Karambit | Stained is regarded as highly expensive, with its price fluctuating between $511.81 and $803.64.
Versions
The float value for the ★ Karambit | Stained spans from 0.00 to 1.00, thus allowing the skin to exist in all possible exteriors. Each exterior is also accompanied by a StatTrak variant for the Stained.
Finish Style
Featuring a "Patina" finish style, this Karambit showcases the Stained variant. Patina refers to a chemical process that produces a non-reactive, hardened layer over metal surfaces. Common real-world weapon patinas consist of case hardening, cold bluing, and acid forced treatments. The skin is rendered in shades of gray and white, with the appearance of the Stained finish influenced by its specific pattern index.
Community Sentiment
The ★ Karambit | Stained has garnered more than 3 votes, resulting in an average score of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Additionally, this skin is owned by the professional CS2 player fallen.