Shadow Daggers Stained
(Factory New)About Shadow Daggers Stained
★ Shadow Daggers Stained features a forced patina finish created with lemon and mustard, leaving the twin push daggers covered in cloudy blue-gray discoloration over a reflective metal surface. Among Shadow Daggers skins in CS2, Stained stands out for its chemically aged, mottled look rather than painted graphics or colored coatings.
Release & Source
The Shadow Daggers Stained can be found in the Shadow Case. The Shadow Daggers Stained is part of the Stained family.
Float Range & Wear
The Shadow Daggers Stained is available in all conditions, from Factory New to Battle-Scarred. The higher the float value, the more scratches and wear will be visible on the skin.
The Shadow Daggers Stained is a Covert-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~0.64%, making it one of the rarest Shadow Daggers skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Neutral and metallic glove finishes match the mottled silver-gray blade well. Driver Gloves Black Tie, Moto Gloves Smoke Out, and Specialist Gloves Mogul all fit the darker steel look without adding clashing colors. If you want a slightly cleaner contrast, Hand Wraps Duct Tape also work with the industrial finish.
Weapon skins with black, gray, or muted metal tones pair best with Shadow Daggers Stained. Good matches include AK-47 Slate, M4A1-S Night Terror, USP-S Stainless, Desert Eagle Night, and MP9 Goo because they keep the loadout in a dark industrial palette. For a slightly brighter setup, AWP Asiimov can work as a contrast piece while the knife stays neutral.
Yes, Shadow Daggers Stained is usually considered a lower-cost way to get a Covert knife finish in CS2. The Stained pattern is generally priced below finishes like Fade, Slaughter, or Doppler, and Shadow Daggers themselves tend to cost less than Karambit, Butterfly Knife, or M9 Bayonet equivalents. That makes it more about getting a knife slot and a worn-metal look than chasing rare pattern prestige.
Shadow Daggers Stained uses a forced patina effect, so the blades have a blotchy gray-and-silver appearance rather than a clean polish or bright color treatment. Compared with Shadow Daggers Fade, Marble Fade, or Doppler, it looks more muted and utilitarian. Compared with finishes like Night or Black Laminate, it has more texture variation across the blade surface.

