★ M9 Bayonet | Doppler Phase 2 (Factory New)

“M9 Bayonet | Doppler Phase 2” 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.

Phase 2 puts bright pink at the centre of the Doppler appearance, with purple transitions and darker sections around it. A broad visible pink area can make the design feel more continuous than several separated bands.

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.

The Phase 2 name distinguishes this pink-forward design from the other Doppler variants on the same model. The number does not mean an upgraded Phase 1 or a later stage of use; it identifies a separate intended finish.

M9 Bayonet | Doppler Phase 2 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.

Even extensive pink coverage does not turn this Phase 2 item into Ruby. Pink-purple Doppler and ruby-red artwork are different variants. An appealing colour layout can affect buyer preference without changing assigned skin quality.

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.

Examine the widest pink area, where it ends and how strongly dark transitions divide it. A bright reflection is not the same as broad pink coverage. Several angles show the actual colour balance more clearly.

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.

Compared with Phase 1, the impression comes more from bright colour than a dark base. Ruby offers a different red appearance. Viewing without excessive glare makes those differences clearer than comparing small, highly lit thumbnails.

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.

For a meaningful comparison, match Phase 2 before looking at condition and edition. A general Doppler price may refer to a darker variant. Within this phase, check whether the pink area is visible in ordinary views rather than just one favourable angle.

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 pink artwork belongs to Phase 2 itself. It is not added by an owner or produced through playing with Phase 1. Dark transitions are also part of the finish and should not automatically be treated as damaged surface.

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.

A cleaner surface does not guarantee more visible pink: preservation and artwork placement are separate. A special edition, where available, retains Phase 2 rather than changing its pink-purple design into another variant.

Available conditions: Factory New, Minimal Wear.