★ Talon Knife
Price Analysis: ★ Talon Knife
Current Trend
The ★ Talon Knife shows a Strongly bearish trend. -28.5% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range. Knifes hold value well.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Factory New and Minimal Wear for the ★ Talon Knife?
Factory New (FN) skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading visible on close inspection. For the ★ Talon Knife, the price difference between FN and MW can range from 10% to over 100% depending on how visible the wear is on this particular finish. Some finishes hide wear better than others, making MW versions excellent value alternatives.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the ★ Talon Knife?
Prices vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. The Steam Community Market is convenient but charges 15% fees. Third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 often offer lower prices with fees ranging from 5-10%. For the ★ Talon Knife, we recommend comparing prices on this page's market comparison table above, which shows real-time listings from multiple verified marketplaces. Trading sites may offer even better deals if you have items to exchange.
Is the ★ Talon Knife a good investment?
Investment potential depends on several factors. Knives and gloves historically hold value well due to consistent demand and limited supply. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends shown in the charts above; (2) Consider whether this skin is from an active or discontinued case; (3) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but ★ Talon Knife has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
Can I use the ★ Talon Knife in competitive CS2?
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Talon Knife are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
About This Skin
This ivory-handled karambit features brass rivets and saw-tooth ridges, so it cuts on the way in, and tears on the way out.
History
The ★ Talon Knife was first released in CS2 on June 7th, 2018, marking its debut 7 years ago. This particular model was introduced as a part of the Horizon Case.
Origin
The ★ Talon Knife can be obtained by opening a Horizon Case, Danger Zone Case. The skin is part of The Horizon Collection.
Rarity
The ★ Talon Knife is one of 428 other Knife skins. The rarity of the skin is Covert, which makes the a rare drop with an estimated drop chance of only 0.64%.