Former Counter-Strike pro Jarosław “PashaBiceps” Jarząbkowski has auctioned off one of the most iconic digital assets in the history of gaming.
In his recent charity stream, the retired CS:GO pro sold his legendary Factory New Karambit | Fade (Gradient) for 76,500 PLN, which is roughly $21,100, and donated every cent to the Cancer Fighters Foundation.
PashaBiceps is best known for his decorated tenure with the Virtus.pro during the era of CS:GO.
The Counter-Strike community takes skins a little bit too seriously. Not only do these digital cosmetics work as status quo for players in the lobby, but there is also a thriving market where players buy and sell skins for absurd amounts of money.
In this market, the Karambit Fade is one of the most sought-after items thanks to its unique “curved claw” model and vibrant anodized finish. However, Pasha’s specific knife was more than just a rare skin. It almost had a “legendary” status among the fans of both CS:GO and the content creator.
For the Polish community and global fans alike, this knife was a relic of the “Golden Five” era. It sat in the inventory of the player who helped define the competitive landscape for a decade. By putting this item on the auction block, Pasha gave it a fitting farewell by making money for children battling cancer in Poland.
“The most iconic knife in CS just became even more special,” Pasha said on social media after selling the prized possession.
The auction took place during a massive nine-day non-stop charity livestream hosted by the creator Łatwogang, which launched on April 17, 2026. While the initial goal was set at a respectable 500,000 złoty, the momentum generated by the community and further fueled by Pasha’s high-profile contribution, boosted the proportions to the clouds.
The charity stream raised over 250 million złoty (approximately $69 million) with a peak of 1.6 million concurrent viewers, officially shattering the previous world record of $19.5 million set in France in 2025.
The $21,100 generated from the knife sale was immediately transferred to the Cancer Fighters Foundation. Pasha remained active throughout the broadcast, urging his followers to keep the momentum going.
This event was a massive win for the Counter-Strike community. Even though game skin trade is often looked down on the internet, this gesture by Pasha showed that with the right intent, the gaming cosmetic market holds a lot of promise.
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