Gut Knife | Fade
The most notable feature of a gut knife is the gut hook on the spine of the blade. Originally popularized as an aid for field dressing game, the gut hook is also effective at cutting through fibrous materials like rope, webbing, or safety belts with ease. It has been painted by airbrushing transparent paints that fade together over a chrome base coat.
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The Gut Knife | Fade is a Counter-Strike 2 knife skin built on the well-known Fade visual theme, where the pattern transitions through bright tones for a striking, high-contrast look. In CS:GO it was introduced as part of the long-running case and collection ecosystem, and it remains available in CS2 with the same core design identity and modern in-game rendering.
This skin is classified as Covert rarity, placing it among the more sought-after knives in the game. While exact drop odds are not publicly guaranteed for all case sources, Covert items are generally uncommon—meaning Gut Knife | Fade typically requires opening compatible cases/containers to obtain, rather than appearing frequently through standard progression.
Players can choose between the following versions: Factory New (0.00–0.07) and Minimal Wear (0.07–0.08), both fitting within the listed float range: 0–0.08. StatTrak™ is available for this skin, allowing it to track kills, while Souvenir is not available. Since knife fades are highly pattern-dependent, wear and the specific fade layout can noticeably affect the final appearance.
Visually, Fade is all about its smooth color shift—typically moving from warmer hues into cooler highlights—creating a “burning” gradient effect across the blade and handle areas. With the CS2 Paint index: 38 and the CS2 model implementation, the skin delivers a vibrant look that many players associate with flashy, premium knife aesthetics.
To obtain the Gut Knife | Fade, look for it in multiple CS:GO/CS2-compatible cases and containers, including: CS:GO Weapon Case, Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, Revolver Case, Operation Bravo Case, eSports 2014 Summer Case, Operation Vanguard Weapon Case, eSports 2013 Winter Case, eSports 2013 Case, Winter Offensive Weapon Case, CS:GO Weapon Case 2, and CS:GO Weapon Case 3. It is not listed as belonging to any specific active collection.
Among the community, Gut Knife skins with Fade finishes are widely praised for their bold visuals and strong “wow-factor” in matches and trade windows. Gut Knife | Fade is especially popular among players who want a knife that stands out with dynamic color transitions, while still staying within one of the game’s most recognizable and consistently demanded finish categories.
Available Gut Knife | Fade Variants
Gut Knife | Fade (Factory New), Gut Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear), StatTrak™ Gut Knife | Fade (Factory New), StatTrak™ Gut Knife | Fade (Minimal Wear)
