Paracord Knife Fade: Percentage Values & Seed Patterns
The Paracord Knife was introduced to CS2 in 2019 with the Shattered Web case, as a mid-tier knife with a minimalist aesthetic. It’s an affordable option that provides good value for money for players looking to upgrade from the default knives. The best finish for the Paracord Knife is hands down the Fade finish, among the 13 released for this knife so far. Although the Fade is a beautiful-looking finish on the surface, there are many complexities attached that are worth knowing about before you decide to purchase it.
We bring this guide to give you the complete low-down of the Fade finish for the Paracord Knife, starting with what it is, how the float values and seed patterns impact its value, and the different ways you can get your hands on this extremely good-looking knife, so let’s get started.
Paracord Knife Fade Guide
The easiest way to check how the different Fade percentages look on the Paracord Knife is to use the most accurate Fade Percentage Calculator embedded directly on CSGOSKINS.GG:
How The Fade Percentage Calculator Works
On the upper right corner of the Calculator is an empty field where you can enter the seed pattern you wish to inspect. Once a seed number is entered, the slider next to this field adjusts to the corresponding Fade percentage of that seed pattern. The image of the Paracord Knife Fade will also be updated to reflect how the Fade percentage would look on the knife in real-time. At the bottom of the page are three columns in a table titled Rank, Seed, and Fade. One of the rows in this table will show the seed pattern that was entered earlier, its Fade percentage as a numerical value, and the rank of this seed pattern in relation to other seed patterns. The other rows in the table will show seed patterns that are similar to the one being inspected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions regarding the Paracord Knife Fade for you. Of course, including all the answers you’ve been looking for!
What Are Some Of The Unique Characteristics Of The Paracord Knife Fade?
The Fade finish applies up to 3 base colors on weapon models through Triplanar mapping, in an Anodized Airbrushed style. These base colors are a combination of Yellow, Pink, and Purple, which appear in varying ratios on the weapon surfaces depending on seed patterns. There are 1000 different seed patterns for the Fade finish, numbered from 0-999. The #1 seed pattern for the Paracord Knife Fade is 763, which covers the entire blade in the Fade colors, with ratios of around 25% Yellow, 40% Pink, and 25% Purple, and is the most valued pattern among the community.
How Do Seed Patterns Impact The Value Of The Paracord Knife Fade?
Seed patterns are vitally important and must be checked prior to purchasing the Paracord Knife Fade. Seed patterns 763, 575, 897, and 636 are the top 4 seed patterns with seed 763 being a full 100% Fade, with the other 3 being very close. These patterns are usually worth considerably more than the actual market price of the knife. However, you should be wary of floats that are at 99%, but being marketed and listed as being 100%. These floats may be virtually indistinguishable to the naked eye, but their Fade percentages can easily be verified through the Fade Calculator, thus saving anyone from overpaying more than their actual worth.
Another reason why seed values are important to check on the Paracord Knife Fade is that on certain seed patterns such as 412, 602, and 359, the Fade percentages are at their lowest. This means that around 15% of the lowest part of the blade remains unpainted in the Fade colors. Such seed patterns are best avoided especially on the Paracord Knife, unless you are getting the knife at a discounted rate.
How Do Float Values Impact The Paracord Knife Fade?
A distinct feature of weapons with a Fade finish is that they have only two levels of wear conditions, which are Factory New, and Minimal Wear. Weapons in Factory New condition can have a float value in the range of 0.00 - 0.07, while in Minimal Wear, the float value ranges from 0.07 - 0.08. The higher range of float values being in Factory New condition means that more than 85% of the Paracord Knives in a Fade finish will be in Factory New condition. However, the overall impact of float values on the Paracord Knife Fade, even on the highest value of 0.08, is negligible.
How Can I Get A Paracord Knife Fade?
There are a number of methods you can adopt to get your very own Paracord Knife Fade. The first method involves asking around if anyone in the community owns one and wishes to trade it. If you manage to find someone like that, the first thing you should do is to check out the seed pattern for the Paracord Knife Fade they have in their inventory, get the Fade percentage and thus its true value, and then make an equivalent offer in the hopes that the other party accepts the trade.
The second approach is to try and unbox one through case openings. This method carries the highest risk, as there is no guarantee that you will get the Paracord Knife Fade as a drop regardless of the number of cases opened since it’s all down to chance. As such, there is a considerable probability of making a loss. However, if this does not concern you for some reason, and you have a lot of money to spare, you can opt for one of these cases, which has the Paracord Knife Fade as a rare drop:
The first option, which is the Shattered Web case, is not a worthwhile option for this particular endeavor due to a low supply and a high price tag per case, which is a common factor usually seen for cases that are released as part of an operation. The better option, therefore, in this context, is the Fracture Case, with over 350k case listings, the majority of them being on the Steam Community Market, and a more affordable price per case.
The best approach though, with the least amount of hassle, is to simply purchase the knife. To make this even easier, we have listings for the Paracord Knife Fade on every reputable third-party marketplace which you can check out below:
Conclusion
We hope that through our guide you now have sufficient knowledge about the various characteristics of the Fade finish on the Paracord Knife, and are able to make an informed decision whether you are looking to buy it or acquire one through a trade. The Paracord Knife Fade is among the best bang-for-buck knives that you can get your hands on, and just inspecting it on the Source 2 engine will be all the evidence you need to convince yourself to get one. The next step you can take is to further upgrade your look by pairing this amazing knife with the Specialist Gloves Fade, to complete the themed look, or the Sport Gloves Omega, which look equally good.
