The M9 Bayonet Fade stands out in CS2 for its clean blade design and distinctive gradient that shifts between yellow, pink, and purple. While the knife’s shape stays simple, the color transition gives your loadout a refined and recognizable look.
If you plan to buy one, you need to understand how patterns and fade percentage affect its appearance and value. When you can spot strong color distribution and identify higher fade percentages, you make better decisions and avoid overpaying for weaker patterns.
M9 Bayonet Fade Patterns Explained
You judge an M9 Bayonet Fade by more than its surface colors. Three core elements define how each knife looks and how the market values it.
- Color balance: Fade skins blend white, pink, purple, and yellow. A higher fade percentage reduces visible white and increases the stronger tones, especially purple near the tip. Collectors often favor 100% or “Full Fade” examples for their minimal white sections.
- Pattern index: The game assigns a specific pattern number when you unbox the knife. This index controls how the gradient spreads across the blade and guard, and you cannot change it later.
- Float value: Only Factory New (FN) and Minimal Wear (MW) exist for this finish. FN typically commands higher prices due to its cleaner appearance.
M9 Bayonet Fade Patterns (Percentages)
Every M9 Bayonet | Fade falls between 80% and 100% fade. The percentage reflects how much of the blade shows the gold–pink–purple gradient instead of the pale base near the handle.
Because the M9 has a long blade, even high-tier patterns still show a light section at the base. Small shifts in color placement, especially the amount of purple near the tip, drive collector demand and price.
Full 100% Fade Variants
A true 100% Fade shows the strongest balance of gold, pink, and purple across the blade. These patterns carry the maximum amount of purple at the tip, with minimal pale space near the handle compared to lower tiers.
Even at 100%, the blade does not remove the light section completely due to its length. Still, this tier commands the highest premium, often reaching around $5,000 depending on float and market conditions.
100% Fade pattern indexes:
41, 87, 93, 205, 326, 341, 348, 403, 422, 468, 520, 521, 527, 575, 583, 601, 636, 651, 668, 714, 742, 763, 807, 892, 897, 910, 911, 961
Collectors value these seeds because they deliver the most complete gradient possible on the M9 platform.
Near‑Perfect 99% and 98% Fades
You will often hear players call 99% and 98% patterns “fake full fades.” To the eye, they look almost identical to 100%, but the internal percentage lowers their status.
Because collectors track the exact number, these knives usually sell closer to standard Fade pricing rather than true full-fade premiums.
99% pattern indexes:
11, 29, 34, 46, 84, 105, 107, 141, 147, 150, 201, 224, 256, 278, 345, 375, 380, 395, 396, 399, 428, 449, 455, 465, 486, 494, 517, 550, 571, 576, 577, 599, 639, 648, 664, 690, 745, 747, 751, 754, 781, 789, 793, 800, 824, 825, 827, 834, 840, 848, 856, 872, 914, 925, 936, 943, 944, 956, 968, 975, 981
98% pattern indexes:
43, 64, 80, 130, 136, 137, 145, 172, 173, 181, 211, 223, 229, 236, 249, 282, 283, 308, 313, 314, 358, 381, 401, 435, 447, 462, 466, 482, 511, 514, 566, 572, 597, 608, 640, 657, 665, 703, 712, 726, 759, 813, 838, 849, 881, 891, 917, 940
If you want near-maximum color without paying the highest premium, this range often offers better value.
High-Mid Tier: 97% to 90%
From 97% down to 90%, the pale base becomes more visible. Purple coverage reduces, and the blade shifts toward a stronger gold and pink presence.
Prices typically fall into a mid-tier bracket, often around $1,200, though float and market demand still matter.
Below are the pattern indexes grouped by percentage:
- 97%:
6, 12, 21, 30, 33, 47, 73, 76, 89, 94, 103, 109, 155, 168, 210, 227, 260, 295, 302, 377, 424, 429, 430, 440, 458, 481, 488, 508, 513, 525, 536, 564, 568, 586, 612, 677, 686, 719, 749, 762, 790, 798, 887, 915, 960 - 96%:
22, 37, 79, 104, 154, 157, 161, 176, 191, 212, 276, 285, 289, 293, 324, 336, 361, 389, 392, 416, 433, 442, 446, 487, 528, 538, 587, 658, 687, 698, 740, 752, 757, 758, 769, 774, 782, 808, 811, 815, 860, 863, 875, 878, 886, 895, 898, 933, 953, 955, 979, 990, 993 - 95%:
18, 23, 57, 63, 78, 111, 117, 179, 187, 273, 277, 299, 312, 323, 342, 376, 382, 421, 431, 549, 588, 596, 633, 645, 666, 697, 737, 760, 802, 804, 806, 821, 835, 851, 866, 884, 885, 901, 902, 916, 921, 942, 974, 984, 995 - 94%:
2, 53, 61, 95, 114, 118, 163, 167, 240, 251, 271, 272, 291, 294, 298, 301, 318, 343, 414, 427, 437, 453, 470, 475, 491, 512, 518, 556, 573, 584, 592, 604, 654, 661, 695, 738, 801, 828, 829, 864, 903, 904, 912, 920, 924, 946, 947, 967, 978, 991, 996 - 93%:
10, 38, 50, 65, 67, 91, 97, 139, 140, 175, 207, 228, 255, 300, 357, 379, 390, 439, 533, 554, 567, 613, 617, 629, 641, 676, 729, 734, 735, 741, 765, 778, 797, 823, 837, 841, 950, 964 - 92%:
19, 25, 40, 51, 52, 55, 69, 82, 85, 124, 133, 200, 214, 297, 327, 346, 347, 363, 365, 460, 548, 619, 625, 635, 644, 662, 700, 707, 718, 722, 799, 814, 819, 830, 831, 836, 847, 850, 870, 877, 879, 888, 889, 900, 905, 963, 970 - 91%:
26, 36, 56, 70, 74, 81, 86, 99, 123, 128, 192, 199, 215, 239, 245, 257, 264, 267, 270, 316, 319, 322, 331, 350, 367, 418, 501, 524, 543, 563, 565, 615, 620, 643, 713, 724, 775, 786, 842, 880, 882, 906, 932, 934, 938, 945, 957 - 90%:
15, 35, 92, 100, 120, 131, 144, 158, 180, 225, 247, 261, 268, 288, 305, 320, 338, 366, 391, 420, 426, 456, 474, 495, 500, 503, 505, 509, 581, 609, 618, 622, 623, 671, 682, 704, 748, 755, 768, 771, 779, 833, 937, 965, 985
You will notice that as the percentage drops, purple becomes less consistent and the pale section grows.
Lower Tier: 89% to 80%
Most M9 Bayonet Fade seeds fall between 89% and 80%. In this range, purple nearly disappears.
The light base near the handle can cover roughly one-third of the blade. Many players avoid this bracket if they want a vibrant tip.
These knives still retain the Fade finish, but they rarely attract collector premiums.
How Seed Index Influences Value
The fade percentage comes directly from the pattern seed number. You cannot change it with float or wear.
Because collectors prioritize exact percentages, even a 1% difference can affect resale value. A 100% pattern can sell for several times more than an 80–89% example in similar condition.
Float still matters for surface wear, but it does not alter the gradient placement. You should evaluate both the seed and float before pricing a knife.
Ways to Obtain an M9 Bayonet Fade in CS2
You can acquire this knife through:
- Opening cases that contain the M9 Bayonet | Fade in the Covert knife pool
- Trading with other players
- Buying directly from the Steam Community Market or third-party marketplaces
Unboxing offers low odds for any specific knife and even lower odds for a specific fade percentage. Most buyers choose direct purchase for precision.
Checking the Pattern Before You Purchase
You should always confirm the pattern index and fade percentage before completing a trade.
Use these steps:
- Inspect the item in-game and check its pattern seed.
- Compare the seed to a verified fade-percentage list.
- Review high-resolution screenshots for tip color and base coverage.
- Confirm float value to assess surface condition.
If you buy from a marketplace, use inspect links or 3D viewers to verify the exact knife. This step protects you from overpaying for a lower percentage pattern.
