The Karambit Marble Fade is one of the most popular high-end knives in CS2, and within this finish, the Fire and Ice patterns stand out as the most valuable. A Fire and Ice pattern means the blade shows only red and blue, without any yellow. Collectors prize these knives because of their clean color split, and prices vary heavily depending on the seed.
What Defines Fire and Ice?
- True Fire and Ice – blade covered only in red and blue. No visible yellow.
- Fake Fire and Ice – red and blue are dominant, but with noticeable yellow. Less valuable.
- Max Tiers – Fire and Ice patterns are ranked from 1st Max (best) down to 10th Max, depending on how much yellow is present and how balanced the red/blue split is.
Fire and Ice Seed Ranking
| Tier | Seed Numbers (Examples) | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Max | 412 | Pure red and blue, no yellow. Rarest and most valuable. |
| 2nd Max | 16, 146, 241, 359, 393, 541, 602, 649, 688, 701 | Nearly perfect, may show very slight yellow at the edge. |
| 3rd Max | 152, 281, 292, 344, 628, 673, 743, 777, 792, 994 | Strong red/blue coverage but with more visible yellow. |
| 4th–10th Max | Dozens of seeds including 48, 126, 129, 332, 780 | Increasing yellow patches, weaker Fire and Ice look. |
| Fake Fire and Ice | Many seeds outside top tiers | Obvious yellow areas, value drops significantly. |
Float Value and Wear
Karambit Marble Fade Fire and Ice only exists in:
- Factory New (0.00–0.07 float)
- Minimal Wear (up to ~0.08 float)
Worse conditions (Field-Tested or below) do not exist for this skin, which keeps Fire and Ice versions in higher visual quality by default.
Market Value
- 1st Max (Seed 412) – The most expensive Fire and Ice Karambit. Often valued between $13,000 and $19,000 depending on StatTrak and float.
- 2nd Max – Extremely desirable. Usually worth several thousand dollars above the base Marble Fade price.
- 3rd Max – Still premium but significantly cheaper. Popular among collectors who want Fire and Ice aesthetics without paying top-tier prices.
- Lower Max / Fake Fire and Ice – Value drops sharply, often closer to the price of a standard Marble Fade.
Key Facts
- Out of 1,000 seeds, only a small fraction qualify as Fire and Ice.
- Seed 412 is the most recognized and valuable Fire and Ice pattern across the community.
- Even subtle traces of yellow can reduce a knife’s value by thousands of dollars.
- The strict float range means all Fire and Ice Karambits are relatively clean in appearance compared to other finishes.
