Master Guide to Huntsman Knife Fade Patterns & Fade Percentages

There are a total of 1,000 pattern variations of the Fade finish, each having a distinct Fade percentage associated with it which transfers onto the Huntsman Knife's blade and also determines the ratio of the three Fade colors which are yellow, pink, and purple.
Seed patterns are critically important and must always be inspected prior to purchasing the knife, or before selling it to get an accurate idea of its actual worth.
Patterns like #412, #602, #359 carry around 80% fade. More than 70% of the blade is covered in yellow (least valuable color), while 20% remains unpainted.
Patterns #763, #575, #897, and #636 are closest to 100% Fade with the whole blade covered in the Fade pattern.
25 patterns - Maximum fade coverage

100% Full Fade patterns represent the pinnacle of Huntsman Knife Fade finishes. These patterns feature complete fade coverage across the entire blade with perfect yellow-pink-purple transitions. Notable patterns include #763, #575, #897, and #636.
60 patterns - Excellent fade coverage

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.
72 patterns - High fade coverage
98% Fade patterns provide high-quality fade coverage with good color distribution. These patterns offer excellent value for collectors seeking premium fade finishes.
40 patterns - Solid fade coverage
97% Fade patterns provide solid fade coverage with good color transitions. These patterns offer good value for fade collectors at competitive prices.
44 patterns - Decent fade coverage
96% Fade patterns provide decent fade coverage with reasonable color distribution. These patterns offer entry-level access to high-quality fade finishes.
41 patterns - Entry-level fade

95% Fade patterns provide entry-level access to quality fade finishes at the most affordable prices while still maintaining good fade characteristics.






On knives with the Fade finish, there are only two wear conditions available. These are Factory New, with its complete Float range from 0.00 - 0.07, and Minimal Wear, with a very limited float value range of 0.07 - 0.08.
Pristine condition with no apparent wear and tear. Float values don't significantly impact the Huntsman Knife's value.
Very limited float range. No apparent wear visible on the Huntsman Knife, maintaining excellent visual quality.
100% Full Fade patterns (#763, #575, #897, #636) are the most valuable with complete blade coverage.
Always inspect seed patterns before purchasing - they determine the exact fade percentage and value.
Low fade patterns (80%) have mostly yellow coverage and sell below average market prices.
Purple is the most valuable color in the fade spectrum, followed by pink, then yellow.
Float values have minimal impact on Huntsman Knife Fade value due to excellent wear resistance.
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