Full Karambit | Fire and Ice Patterns and Price Guide

Any player with a somewhat decent Counter-Strike background knows that Karambit is one of the rarest and one of the best knives in the game. The Karambit knife is renowned for its beautiful animations and quite an unusual structure with curved raptor claw-like blade and curved handle with a finger ring. Its Marble Fade iteration introduces gorgeous blue, gold and red hues to the knife originating from West Sumatra. However, the look of the knife depends on the pattern, resulting in a few unique colorways that become heavily sought-after. In this article, we’ll explore the Fire & Ice patterns and provide you with a list of the most valuable ones.

Karambit Marble Fade | Fire and Ice Pattern in CS2

The Karambit Marble Fade was introduced on January 8th, 2015, as part of the “Full Spectrum” update, and can be unboxed from all three Chroma cases. What differentiates the Marble Fade from other Karambit skins is the unique gradient colorway, featuring a striking blend of red, blue and yellow hues in varying amounts, depending on the pattern index. 

Out of a few popular Marble Fade patterns, the one that stands out is the Fire and Ice. As you may have guessed by the name, this pattern is distinguished by the heavy presence of red and blue hues, with little to no visible presence of yellow. The “Fire and Ice” has multiple variations, with the Pattern 412 considered to be the most valuable. There’s also a number of so-called “Fake Fire & Ice” patterns where a small part of the blade or the finger ring are painted yellow. 

How Many Patterns Has Karambit Fire and Ice - Tier List

The Karambit Fire and Ice pattern has numerous variations, each categorized by its pattern index. These patterns are ranked based on the amount of red and blue colors present, with the highest tiers having minimal to no yellow. Here's a breakdown of the tiers:

The Karambit Fire & Ice has multiple variations that can be categorized in a few tiers. The way it works is the highest tier is usually the one with the least amount of yellow. There are a total of 11 tiers, and they’re usually called “1st Max”, “2nd Max” etc. The least valuable F&I pattern is also known as “Fake Fire & Ice”, due to having a distinct yellow area on the blade. Aside from the Fire & Ice, another popular pattern for this knife is the regular “Tricolor”, where all three colors are equally visible. 

All Top CS2 Karambit Marble Fade | Fire and Ice Patterns 

In order to show you which patterns are the best, we’ll separate them into several categories. Here are the most popular Marble Fade Karambit Ice and Fire patterns: 

1st Max

Pattern 412
The 1st Max Fire and Ice pattern is the most coveted due to the beautiful combination of red and blue, with absolutely no sight of yellow. It usually costs around $13,000 and can go up to $19,000.

2nd Max

Patterns 16, 146, 241, 359, 393, 541, 602, 649, 688, 701
The 2nd Max patterns have a significant amount of red but may include slight yellow hints here and there. They are the second most valuable knives after the 1st Max.

3rd Max

Patterns 152, 281, 292, 344, 628, 673, 743, 777, 792, 994
The 3rd Max patterns are similar to the previous bunch. They have a great amount of red, but still may show more yellow than higher tiers.

4th-10th Max

Patterns 48, 126, 129, 332, 780, 787, 874, 908, 918, 923, 182, 204, 252, 457, 522, 578, 652, 660, 685, 705, 736, 832, 988, 112, 230, 340, 356, 444, 452, 471, 607, 621, 631, 761, 773, 873, 876, 982, 8, 14, 32, 58, 108, 213, 233, 243, 274, 405, 454, 614, 653, 683, 728, 732, 770, 795, 803, 826, 867, 949, 5, 178, 188, 202, 337, 378, 406, 461, 539, 696, 702, 854, 966, 971, 68, 121, 149, 165, 171, 206, 287, 370, 493, 499, 516, 637, 655, 656, 672, 706, 766, 817, 922, 959, 997, 28, 156, 177, 238, 402, 545, 546, 553, 559, 589, 591, 725, 764, 791, 810, 844, 858, 868, 972, 977
These knives are still pretty good, all things considered. They look almost like the previous tiers, but already have more and more visible yellow parts.

Fake Max

Patterns 9, 27, 90, 110, 125, 183, 195, 203, 232, 254, 329, 351, 372, 397, 404, 441, 448, 459, 473, 483, 537, 561, 590, 626, 632, 647, 710, 727, 753, 756, 785, 805, 809, 818, 869, 909, 930, 941, 962, 976, 980, 989
Patterns that appear similar to higher tiers but have noticeable yellow, especially at the Finger Ring.

Fake Fire & Ice

Patterns 60, 62, 71, 98, 148, 170, 196, 216, 222, 234, 266, 304, 307, 309, 315, 321, 328, 333, 364, 368, 400, 411, 413, 415, 438, 445, 463, 485, 489, 496, 506, 535, 570, 582, 593, 605, 630, 663, 667, 670, 674, 691, 717, 723, 746, 794, 822, 845, 846, 931, 948, 958
Patterns with visible yellow, disqualifying them from higher tiers. Noticeably big parts of yellow paint on the Finger Ring.

What is The Best and Rarest Karambit Fire and Ice Pattern?

The best and rarest Karambit Marble Fade Fire and Ice pattern is the Pattern 412. This pattern boasts the best blue and red combination with no visible parts of yellow. It is extremely thought after pattern and costs significantly more than the others. 

Karambit Fire and Ice Price Guide

The price of Karambit Fire and Ice skins varies widely based on their pattern index, wear level, and market demand. While the non-Fire & Ice adjacent Factory New Marble Fades go for around $1,800, the price of an average 10th Max Marble Fade starts from $2,200.  The 1st Max patterns usually cost around $12,000 and can reach the $19,000 area for a rare example. For the best deals on all Karambit skins, explore our marketplace. We offer the best prices, the best inventory and the option to sell your CS2 skins for real money. Stay tuned for more CS2-related articles!