Karambit Fade CS2: 2026 Price Guide, Patterns & Float Values
- ▸Factory New Karambit Fade starts at $1,500, with top 90/10 patterns reaching $4,000+ on CSBoard
- ▸Fade percentage — 80/17/3, 90/10, 99% — is the #1 price driver, verified via Steam inspect in CS2
- ▸Karambit Fade remains the most liquid high-tier knife: average listing on CSBoard sells within 48 hours
- ▸CSBoard charges 0% for deposits and direct item-for-item exchanges without money. P2P marketplace sales carry a 2% selling fee. Instant sell is a separate buyout offer; check its quote and the chosen payout method’s fees and timing before confirming.
Fade Pattern Price Tiers (Factory New)
| Fade % | Pattern Name | Approx. Price (USD) | Liquidity |
|---|---|---|---|
| <80% | Market Fade | $1,500–$1,800 | Very High |
| 80–84% | 80/17/3 | $1,800–$2,200 | High |
| 90–94% | 90/10 | $2,500–$3,200 | High |
| 95–98% | 95% Fade | $3,000–$3,800 | Moderate |
| 99%+ | 99% / Fullest | $3,800–$4,500+ | Low (rare finds) |
In CS2, the inspect view renders fade patterns more precisely than CS:GO ever did. Micro-scratches and color transitions are sharper, making high-percentage fades visibly more impressive in-game than on any screenshot.
5 Most Desired Karambit Fade Patterns
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99% Fade (Fullest)
Barely any grey visible. The purple tip hits the blade edge cleanly. Only ~2% of all patterns reach this tier.
$4,500+ - 2
95% Fade
The sweet spot for value. Strong purple tip with a clean yellow-to-pink transition, missing only 1-2% from the absolute top.
$3,500 - 3
90/10 Fade
90% pink/purple coverage with a thin silver edge. The most collected named pattern, high resale demand.
$2,800 - 4
80/17/3 Fade
Entry-level collector fade. 80% color with visible grey at the heel. Great daily-play knife at half the cost of a 90/10.
$2,000 - 5
Fake 90/10
Patterns that visually mimic 90/10 but database as lower. A budget path to the high-fade look for ~$700 less.
$2,100
Unlike Case Hardened or Crimson Web, a Fade knife's value is 85% pattern-dependent. A Minimal Wear 90/10 will always outsell a Factory New 80/17/3. Prioritize fade % over float when hunting.
CSBoard charges 0% for deposits and direct item-for-item exchanges without money. P2P marketplace sales carry a 2% selling fee. Instant sell is a separate buyout offer; check its quote and the chosen payout method’s fees and timing before confirming.
To filter for the highest-fade patterns, head to /en/items/karambit-fade-factory-new and sort by price descending. The 95%+ patterns rise to the top immediately. You can cross-check pattern indexes against community fade guides like CSGOSkins.gg for exact percentage breakdowns before making an offer.
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CSBoard charges 0% for deposits and direct item-for-item exchanges without money. P2P marketplace sales carry a 2% selling fee. Instant sell is a separate buyout offer; check its quote and the chosen payout method’s fees and timing before confirming.
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Current market prices for the skins in this guide — updated continuously.
