Survival Knife Fade: Percentage Values & Seed Patterns
The Survival Knife was first introduced in CS2 with the Shattered Web Case, which was released as part of Operation Shattered Web in 2019. In this article, we will be focusing on the Survival Knife’s Fade finish. It is easily one of the best patterns available for the knife and comes at an affordable price point. However, there are many complexities involved with this pattern that should be understood before committing to a purchase. We will explain in detail the significance of seed patterns, float values, and how they influence Fade percentages, among other things, so that you know how to get the most out of your money.
Survival Knife Fade Guide
The best way to go about checking seed patterns for the Survival Knife Fade is by using our Fade Percentage Calculator:
At the top right side is a field where you can enter the seed pattern of the Survival Knife Fade skin you wish to inspect. Once the pattern is entered, the Fade Percentage bar at the top adjusts to show the corresponding Fade percentage of the seed. The image in the center also refreshes to portray how the knife looks with the particular Fade percentage of the seed pattern. The table at the bottom of the page updates to show the rank of the seed pattern entered in comparison to all seed variations available for the weapon, its Fade percentage as a numerical value, and information of other seed patterns that are similar to the one entered.
Unique Characteristics Of The Survival Knife Fade
The most valuable patterns with a 100% Fade or very close to it are seeds 763, 575, 897, and 636 for the Survival Knife Fade. On these seed patterns, the blade of the knife is fully colored, and the highest amount of Purple is present on the tip. Since this is the most valued color on the Fade finish for the Survival Knife, you can expect to pay considerably more than the market value for these seed patterns.
Impact Of Seed Patterns On The Value Of A Survival Knife Fade
Inspecting seed patterns on a Survival Knife Fade is of vital importance for a number of reasons. As with every weapon with a Fade finish, each variation of the seed pattern has a corresponding Fade percentage and ratio of colors on the blade. Some knives with the Fade finish have their full blades covered in the base colors regardless of Fade percentage, but the Survival Knife Fade is not one of those knives. On low Fade percentages, the lower part of the blade remains unpainted and shows the default grey of the Vanilla Knife. The full blade only starts to be completely painted at Fade percentages greater than 90%. As such, it becomes important to check the seed pattern to determine the Fade percentage before buying the knife and paying more than it’s worth.
Besides the above scenario, seed patterns are important to inspect if you are looking to get a high-end Survival Knife Fade with a 100% Fade. At higher Fade percentages, it is difficult to differentiate between a Full (100%) and a Fake Full Fade (99%). As such, to avoid any untoward situation where you end up overpaying for the knife, it is better to be sure by checking the seed value before committing to the purchase or trade.
Impact Of Float Values On The Survival Knife Fade
For those who are unfamiliar with Fade skins, an important aspect to understand about them is that all weapons with a Fade finish only have two different exteriors. These are Factory New, with its complete range of float values from 0.00 - 0.07, and Minimal Wear, with only a fraction of its float values from 0.07 - 0.08. Resultingly, any Fade skin being unboxed has a very high chance of being in the Factory New condition. This applies to the Survival Knife Fade as well, and its supply figures are a testament to this fact, where more than 4k of them are in Factory New, and only a few hundred in Minimal Wear condition.
So, now to the most important bit; how much of an impact do float values have on the Survival Knife Fade? Well, the answer to this is that the impact is pretty negligible. As a result, there is little to no difference in the prices of a Skeleton Knife Fade across the various marketplaces, in terms of wear condition.
Obtaining A Survival Knife Fade
Now if you want to get this beautiful-looking knife for yourself, there are two main methods you can adopt. The first method involves trying your luck with case openings in the hope of unboxing one. However, this approach is not recommended due to its unpredictable nature and the likelihood of a substantial financial loss. If, however, you still choose to pursue it, the two cases with the Survival Knife Fade as a rare drop are as follows:
The Shattered Web Case, being part of an operation, is limited in circulation and comes with a higher price per case. Opening these can be costly. The Fracture Case offers a more affordable option but does not guarantee that you will get the Survival Knife Fade as a drop regardless of the number of cases you open, boiling down to just good luck.
A more practical approach is to purchase the Survival Knife Fade directly from a reputable third-party marketplace. This enables you to select a knife with your desired Fade percentage. You can explore all listings for the Skeleton Knife Fade on trusted marketplaces below:
Concluding Remarks
The Survival Knife Fade is probably the best-looking finish for the Survival Knife. We believe this finish will continue to be considered one of the best knowing full well that other popular finishes such as the Doppler, Gamma Doppler, or Lore, will eventually be released for it as well, possibly further down the line. As such, it’s a great investment that will most likely appreciate in value in the coming years. At its current price point, the Survival Knife Fade is one of the most affordable knives in the Fade family.
The look of the knife can be further accentuated if you pair it with the Specialist Gloves Fade or for a more budget-friendly option, the Imperial Gloves Plaid in Battle Scarred condition, which still look decent despite the wear.
Now that you have a good understanding of the Fade pattern for the Survival Knife and the relevance of float values, Fade percentages, and seed patterns, we hope you manage to find the right one and are able to amplify your gaming experience further.
