MAC-10 | Amber Fade (Field-Tested)

The MAC-10 | Amber Fade (Field-Tested) puts the same amber-and-chrome gradient at the classic mid-range condition. It's the most common grade for this Mil-Spec finish, balancing shine against a friendlier price.

Design

Valve airbrushed transparent amber paints over a chrome base coat for this finish, leaning on reflective gradient rather than any painted graphic. The lore line attributed to "Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training" — "This isn't just a weapon, it's a conversation piece" — rounds out the flavor.

MAC-10 | Amber Fade (Field-Tested) Float and Wear

The finish's float sits between 0.00 and a 0.40 cap, and Field-Tested lands around the middle of that narrow range. Expect some dulling of the chrome shine and light surface marks, though the amber gradient still comes through clearly.

MAC-10 | Amber Fade Rarity

Rarity: Mil-Spec Grade — the blue tier, a common rarity classification even for a finish that trades at premium prices.

MAC-10 | Amber Fade Case and Collection

This finish belongs to The Mirage Collection, released with the "Out with the old, in with the new" update in November 2013. There's no associated weapon case, so it circulates through trading and the market rather than unboxing.

MAC-10 | Amber Fade Patterns

The paint seed on a fade finish like this one controls how much amber gradient covers the chrome, with fuller coverage generally preferred by buyers. No confirmed best-seed figures exist for this particular skin, so it's worth comparing the actual gradient on any listing before buying.

StatTrak & Souvenir

The Amber Fade exists as a regular finish and a Souvenir edition, with no StatTrak version ever produced. Souvenir copies started with the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package and continued through later Major-tournament packages, always sourced from those events rather than a case.

MAC-10 | Amber Fade Price

Field-Tested sits in the middle of the price ladder, more affordable than the two higher grades while keeping the amber gradient visible — a reasonable balance within this premium-tier finish. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Is Field-Tested a solid choice for the Amber Fade?

Yes, it's the balanced pick — the gradient still shows clearly despite some surface dulling, and the price drops noticeably from Minimal Wear. It's the grade most buyers end up choosing.

Why doesn't the Amber Fade have a Battle-Scarred version?

Its float is capped at 0.40, which falls short of the range Battle-Scarred requires. Well-Worn is the most worn grade this finish reaches, so there's no Battle-Scarred listing to look for.

Does Field-Tested still show a strong chrome shine?

Yes, though slightly less than the top two grades. The amber gradient remains clearly visible, and the reflective chrome base still gives the finish its signature look even with some added wear.