Flip Knife Fade Guide

Understanding Flip Knife Fade

Complete guide to Flip Knife Fade patterns in CS2. Learn about 100% Full Fade patterns, 99% Fake Full Fade patterns, fade percentages from 80%-100%, and how to identify the most valuable Flip Knife Fade patterns.

Master Guide to Flip Knife Fade Full Fade & 99% Fade Pattern Rankings

The Flip-knife Fade is split into normal 21 patterns. They all lay between 80% to 100%. The five main ones are 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, and 100% Fade. These percentages stand for how much of the blade is faded.

80% is the least faded and, therefore worst, while 100% is completely faded and is thus the best. 100% is also called Full Fade, while 98% and 99% are called Fake Full Fade. This is because they are nearly identical to Full Fade – only having slightly less purple on the tip of the knife.

The pattern has three main colors of purple, pink and yellow with some unpainted parts on some patterns which appear grey. This all appears in different degrees depending on what pattern index the knife has, the more of the blade is faded the more its worth. The blade and the screw (on high fades) are faded, while the handle always is unfaded.

Enter a pattern number to check its fade percentage and value tier:

100% Full Fade Pattern Seeds

100% Full Fade patterns represent the pinnacle of Flip Knife Fade finishes. These patterns feature complete fade coverage across the entire blade with perfect yellow-pink-purple transitions.

99% Fade patterns offer near-perfect fade coverage with excellent color transitions. These patterns provide outstanding visual appeal while being more accessible than 100% patterns.

98% Fade patterns provide high-quality fade coverage with good color distribution. These patterns offer excellent value for collectors seeking premium fade finishes.

95% Fade patterns provide standard fade coverage with good fade characteristics at competitive prices.

At a float value of 0.05, a small abrasion starts to become noticeable if you look closely, at the bottom of the blade right underneath the serrations, and gets considerably worse as the float value gets higher.

Although the area of the abrasion is rather small, if you are someone who wants a completely unblemished finish, expect to overpay more for a low float Factory New Flip Knife Fade.

Factory New (0.00 - 0.07)

Pristine condition with minimal wear. Best for collectors.

Minimal Wear (0.07 - 0.15)

Slight wear visible but fade remains vibrant.

Pattern seed groups preserved from the original Flip Knife Fade Guide: Full Fade & 99% Fade Pattern Rankings.

100% Fade25 patterns

Pattern seeds preserved from the original Flip Knife Fade.

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99% Fade53 patterns

Pattern seeds preserved from the original Flip Knife Fade.

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98% Fade51 patterns

Pattern seeds preserved from the original Flip Knife Fade.

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97% Fade46 patterns

Pattern seeds preserved from the original Flip Knife Fade.

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96% Fade45 patterns

Pattern seeds preserved from the original Flip Knife Fade.

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95% Fade43 patterns

Pattern seeds preserved from the original Flip Knife Fade.

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Flip Knife Fade Visual Examples

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