The Fade gradient is built by airbrushing transparent paints over a chrome base coat, so colour reads through the metal and shifts as the blade catches light. On a balisong that gradient is in constant motion during the flip, which is why collectors pay close attention to how much of the blade the fade actually covers.
Fade skins show a gradient that runs across the weapon. The paint seed controls how far the gradient travels, expressed as a fade percentage. A higher percentage means the full colour spread is visible, which collectors pay more for.
Full 100% Fades, and on some knives "full fade" with a specific colour order, sit at the top of the range. The percentage is not in the item name, so it is read from the seed via a fade calculator before buying.
Across 23 markets the FN floor moved -25.9% in 185 days: $2,470.50 → $1,830.76.
Sources: Valve item data · our 23-market price snapshot.
How much does Butterfly Knife (Fade) cost?
Butterfly Knife (Fade) is listed from $1,830.76 on 23 marketplaces, every price with buyer fees in. Wear floors: FN $1,830.76 · MW $2,136.88.
Where can I sell or cash out Butterfly Knife (Fade)?
The best net payout right now is $1,842.40 on CSFloat after its seller fee — the Sell tab ranks every venue. Steam pays $2,271.63 into your wallet, but Steam funds cannot be withdrawn as real money.
Does Butterfly Knife (Fade) come in StatTrak or Souvenir?
Yes — this skin also trades as StatTrak (from $1,905.50). Use the Quality pills above to switch; every number on the page recalculates for the selected variant.
How do I get Butterfly Knife (Fade)?
Two routes: open Operation Breakout Weapon Case (trading from $6.66) and gamble on the odds, or pay $1,830.76 for the skin itself on the markets above. The direct buy is nearly always the cheaper path.
Operation Breakout Weapon Case
