★ Skeleton Knife | Stained

A mid tier covert with steady buyer interest and a clear clean-end premium. The knife trades on a full-range float profile so the clean copies command noticeably higher attention while the rest sit at a moderate floor backed by its Shattered Web Case origin.

StatTrak™
★ Skeleton Knife | Stained CS2 skin
$167.58 $324.72
Category
Skin
Type
Knife
Weapon
Skeleton Knife
Finish
Stained
Finish Style
Patina
Finish Catalog
43
Pattern Variants
Yes
Model Version
CS2
Popularity
96%
Designer
Valve
Released
November 18th, 2019
Update
Operation Shattered Web
Colors
Gray White

Community Rating

4.7
6900 votes

★ Skeleton Knife | Stained

A mid tier covert with steady buyer interest and a clear clean-end premium. The knife trades on a full-range float profile so the clean copies command noticeably higher attention while the rest sit at a moderate floor backed by its Shattered Web Case origin.

★ Skeleton Knife | Stained prices

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WearVariantPrice
FN
Normal
from$324.72
MW
Normal
from$197.01
FT
Normal
from$182.16
WW
Normal
from$184.13
BS
Normal
from$167.58
MW
StatTrak
from$241.37
FT
StatTrak
from$205.20
WW
StatTrak
from$191.07
BS
StatTrak
from$203.00
WearVariantPrice
FN
Normal
from$236.47
MW
Normal
from$161.01
FT
Normal
from$144.62
WW
Normal
from$134.24
BS
Normal
from$134.62
MW
StatTrak
from$175.29
FT
StatTrak
from$151.83
WW
StatTrak
from$146.76
BS
StatTrak
from$139.40
Price history
All-time high
$1,021.00
All-time low
$176.00
1Y change
-41.2%

Liquidity

How quickly this skin converts to cash
49%
Moderate
0100

★ Skeleton Knife | Stained in game

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Description

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Market position

This is a mid-tier covert that lives in the practical part of the market: not grail, not budget. Demand is steady rather than frantic, which means sellers can move inventory without sacrificing too much if they list sensibly and wait for the right float band to show.

How the wear ladder is priced

The payout curve leans toward the clean end with a discernible step rather than a flat slope; the top wear band captures the premium while the rest form a more packed group. Expect a wider gap between the very clean copies and the general run, and a gentler gradient across the middle-to-worn range.

Best value across the ladder

For buyers seeking skin for money the mid-float region gives the most visual bang without paying the clean premium. Sellers should treat the jump to the clean copies as the point where listing expectations need adjustment; if you hold those, you're asking for premium attention rather than broad liquidity.

Buy vs sell spread

Listing stickers and the cash you actually net are separated by a steady spread that mirrors the market's mid-tier nature. That gap widens at the clean end as buyers get choosier, so what shows on site and what you walk away with will differ more for top floats than for the general run.

How sensitive it is to wear

The Patina finish and gray-white palette show wear in a way that buyers notice, especially on edges and the face of the blade. Clean faces read sharply in-game and command attention; once the patina softens the visual impact drops and so does buyer urgency.

Rarity as a floor

Being a covert ensures a baseline demand even for worn examples, so the low end of the ladder doesn't collapse like a budget item can. That rarity underpins a moderate floor that keeps worn copies tradeable rather than unwanted.

No seed lottery

There is no pattern-driven premium here; without pattern noise float tells the whole story. You price this knife by float and condition, not by chasing uncommon index quirks.

Look and palette

Gray and white with a Patina finish gives this skeleton knife a muted, utilitarian feel that reads well in most maps. The valve-designed simplicity keeps it versatile on both bright and dark backgrounds, so it rarely clashes with player setups.

Where it drops from

This knife comes from the Shattered Web Case, which sets supply expectations and ties it to that case's rotation and availability. That origin informs how frequently copies appear and explains the steady rather than explosive supply profile.

The longer arc

Over the longer term the skin has quietly bled rather than rallied, with a recent softer uptick in market activity. The bigger picture is of a re-rated down trajectory that has seen some gentle recovery more recently.

Selling with spread discipline

List with the spread in mind: price the clean copies for patient buyers and let the mid run sit closer to market if you need turnover. On Skins.Cash use the live payout block to set expectations and avoid undercutting into the buyer band when you want a decent net.

Community standing

Players respect the aesthetic and the covert tag, so sentiment is practical: admired, not obsessional. That steady, sober community view translates into reliable demand from buyers who want a usable, attractive knife rather than a speculative trophy.

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Drops from

2 containers can drop ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained

Common questions about ★ Skeleton Knife | Stained

Answers compiled from the Skins.Cash trading desk
What can I cash out for right now on the Skeleton Knife Stained?
Live payout runs across a span from $134 to $236; check the Skins.Cash live price block for current bids and the exact payout you would receive.
Why does the Skeleton Knife Stained sit at its current level?
Its covert rarity and the Shattered Web Case origin underpin baseline demand, while the full-range float profile and a clear clean-end premium determine where buyers actually pay up. That mix keeps it at a mid-tier practical level rather than entering budget or grail territory.
How much extra does a cleaner float bring when selling?
Float moves the payout curve noticeably toward the clean end, where $236 reflects what clean copies attract compared with the rest of the ladder.
What should I check before listing my Skeleton Knife Stained?
Confirm the exact float, verify that it is the StatTrak variant if applicable, and compare the live buyer payouts on Skins.Cash before hitting sell. The live payout block is the definitive source for what you will receive.
Is there a StatTrak version of this knife?
Yes, StatTrak copies exist and they carry a clear premium in market perception; list that variant separately and expect different buyer behavior compared with regular copies.
Where does the Skeleton Knife Stained originate from?
It drops from the Shattered Web Case, tying availability to that case's circulation and the era when it was added to the drop pool.
Are prices moving up or down lately for this skin?
The longer arc shows a bleed down, but recent market activity has nudged prices modestly upward in the short run.
How does this compare to other covert knives?
What sets this apart is the Patina finish and the gray-white palette combined with its Shattered Web Case origin; those traits give it a different visual read and a steadier, practical buyer base versus flashier blade finishes.

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