★ Classic Knife | Fade is a nostalgic showpiece blade introduced as a Rare Special item in the CS20 Case celebrating CS’s 20th anniversary. This Classic Knife has been finished in an “Anodized Airbrushed” style, with the Fade finish: silky gradients sweep from warm gold at the heel through vivid magenta to deep violet near the tip, highlighting the knife’s retro clip-point profile, guard, and fuller. The textured, checker-pattern handle and matte hardware provide a tactical contrast that makes the candy-metal blade pop under inspection lighting. Collectors chase high “fade %” patterns for maximum top-side color coverage, giving every piece distinct character. In Factory New condition, edges and bevels are immaculate: no micro-scuffs along the spine, guard, or tip, and the glossy surface remains perfectly uniform.