Gut Knife Fade: Percentage Values & Seed Patterns
The Fade is perhaps one of the most appealing finishes in comparison to others on the Gut Knife. The Gut isn’t exactly a top tier knife to begin with, but for those who may not be bothered by this fact, it’s an affordable option to get your hands on. However, although the finish looks spectacular and simple, there are many intricacies to it, ranging from all the seed numbers to the different float values, all of which have a different effect not only on its value but the way it looks as well. In this guide, we will touch on all these important aspects to fill you in on everything you need to know before making a purchase, so read on.
Gut Knife Fade Guide
If you are out looking to purchase a Gut Knife Fade, the first step should be to check out its Fade percentage, which will also give you an idea of the actual value of the knife. To do this, simply take the seed pattern number, which is provided on most third-party marketplaces with the listing, and inspect it with the most accurate tool available online, which is the Fade Percentage Calculator embedded below:
How to use the Calculator:
The Calculator has a field at the top right where you can enter the seed pattern you want to inspect. Once entered, the slider next to it adjusts to show the corresponding Fade percentage. The image of the Gut Knife Fade at the center is also adjusted, and the blade illustrates how the Fade percentage and ratio of colors of the seed pattern look on the knife in-game.
One of the rows in the table at the bottom shows the rank of the seed pattern in comparison to all others, its seed number, and the exact Fade percentage as a numerical value. The other rows have seed patterns that have similar attributes to the one being inspected. Alternatively, you can also adjust the slider manually if you wish to see how the Fade spectrum changes on the blade from its minimum to maximum values.
Gut Knife Fade - Effects Of Seed Patterns
There are 1,000 different seed pattern variations of the Fade finish, numbered from 0 to 999. Each of the seeds carries a distinct Fade percentage ranging from a minimum of 80% to a maximum of 100%. The seed also determines the ratio of the Fade colors, which are yellow, pink, and purple, that will be present on the blade of the Gut Knife Fade. On most Fade knives, including the Gut, a part of the blade remains unpainted at lower Fade percentages. This has the effect of keeping the value of the knife at the market average or in some cases, slightly below it. At 90% levels of Fade, the complete blade is covered with the Fade pattern, with yellow and pink in the majority, but a significant part of the tip is covered in purple as well, which is the most valued in the Fade finish. Such knives can be good value for money if you can find them close to the market value. Fade seed patterns 763, 575, 897, and 636 are at the very top, offering the maximum Fade percentages, with around 20% of the top of the blade being covered in the coveted purple. These patterns are valued well above the market average, both due to their rarity, as well as the Fade level they offer.
Gut Knife Fade - Effects Of Float Values
Generally, weapons in Counter-Strike have different levels of wear, which affect their look, with noticeable abrasions and scratches on the paint at higher float values. This is true for the Gut Knife Fade as well but with a slight variation. On knives with a Fade finish, including the Gut Knife, there are only two different exteriors, which are Factory New, with its full range of float values from 0.00 to 0.07, and Minimal Wear, with only a very small range of its values, from 0.07 to 0.08. This means that only a miniscule number of unboxed Gut Knives with the Fade finish is unboxed in the Minimal Wear condition. However, float values in the case of the Gut Knife Fade have no discernible bearing on its look regardless of the float, which in turn also means that float values will have no significant impact on the value of the Gut Knife Fade.
Gut Knife Fade - How To Get One
In our opinion, the best option at your disposal is to simply purchase the Gut Knife Fade. You can do so directly from the Steam Community Market, but may not be able to get a good deal there, and inspecting each skin separately is another time-consuming affair. On the other hand, there are multiple third-party marketplaces that have gained a good reputation over the years and offer very competitive prices. You can check out all listings for the Gut Knife Fade on these markets below:
Concluding Remarks
We hope that through our guide you have gained a thorough understanding of the Fade finish on the Gut Knife, and more specifically, how seed patterns and float values affect its price and look. At its relatively cheap price point, the knife stands as a great proposition, and you definitely stand to get good value for your money considering how the look has now been further enhanced by the Source 2 engine. The Gut Knife Fade is one of the cheapest skins in the Fade family, and a great starting point. You can even upgrade to a higher-tier knife with time, as the value of this Gut Knife Fade is expected to hold strong in the long run. If the budget allows, you can even pair it with the Moto Gloves Transport which makes for a nice looking entry-level knife-glove combo.
