★ M9 Bayonet | Doppler Phase 1 (Minimal Wear)

“M9 Bayonet | Doppler Phase 1” has a broad blade, a serrated section on the spine and a prominent guard. Its large blade face displays neighbouring colours as distinct areas, unlike the narrower surface of the regular Bayonet.

This Phase 1 finish balances pink and purple accents against a dark base. The position of the bright band matters: a small area near an edge can look much quieter than the same colour spread across the main visible surface.

The Doppler treatment gave the M9 a new appearance while preserving its substantial blade and familiar bayonet construction. The finish was released for this model in its own right; that event is separate from the M9’s first appearance in the game.

Phase 1 identifies the dark pink-and-purple design within Doppler. Its number is a name for that colour variant, not an earlier release or the first stage of an upgrade. This item does not progress into Phase 2 through use.

M9 Bayonet | Doppler Phase 1 appeared in the game on Jan 8, 2015.

This M9 is a rare knife item rather than an ordinary weapon skin in the case. Its blade size and serrated spine identify the model but do not change the skin’s assigned quality tier.

An unusual pink area does not change this Phase 1 item into a named gemstone variant. The assigned rarity belongs to the skin, while the phase identifies its artwork. A seller’s description of an attractive pattern is a separate judgement.

Rarity: Covert.

On the M9, examine the broad blade face, cutting edge and base near the guard. Serrations and changes of angle create additional shadows. A dark area in an image is therefore not necessarily a patch of colour or a sign of wear.

Follow the boundary between dark areas and pink-purple bands rather than only the strongest highlight. Turning reveals whether a bright area is part of the lasting artwork or a reflection that disappears at another angle.

The M9 is recognizable by its substantial outline and distinctive spine. Its broad surface gives the finish more visible space than compact knives do. Choosing it involves both that imposing shape and the artwork of the selected phase.

The dark base can resemble Black Pearl in a small image, but these are different designs. Look for the pink-purple transitions associated with Phase 1 and confirm the variant rather than identifying it from overall darkness.

Keep M9 listings separate from the regular Bayonet. Similar names do not make the models identical: blade width, profile and details differ. Within the M9 model, compare the phase, condition and presence of a counter.

Compare Phase 1 examples with a similar amount of visible pink as well as matching condition. The same wear label does not guarantee the same appearance, and a listing named only Doppler may belong to another colour variant.

This M9 finish comes from the cases that include this model with Doppler. The visible artwork belongs to its own blade. It is not the result of converting a regular Bayonet into an M9.

The dark sections are part of the Phase 1 artwork, not evidence that a brighter Doppler faded through use. Receiving or trading the item preserves its colour variant; it is not created by darkening another phase.

The item can be obtained from these containers: Chroma Case, Chroma 2 Case, Chroma 3 Case.

The StatTrak edition adds a kill counter while keeping the M9’s broad blade, guard and selected artwork. Assess condition separately, particularly along the edge and base. Shadows cast by the substantial shape cannot replace a surface inspection.

Condition describes preservation rather than the amount of pink. A darker Phase 1 example is not necessarily more worn. Match the selected edition and condition separately from the placement of colour on this particular item.

Available conditions: Factory New, Minimal Wear.