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★ Talon Knife | Boreal ForestFactory New$405.82
Dropped 5.1% today — buy opportunity

Talon Knife | Boreal Forest (Factory New)

Market avg$406
★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest (Factory New)
Slow Mover100 listings12% vs avg
Listings10019 of 39 · just now
vs market avg12%avg $405.82
7-day+0.3%$357$361
Lowest PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
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Trend-12.1% over 30 days-8.5% this week · -5.1% todayTrend: -12.1% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$350.4330-day high$420.00

Today at $358.412.3% above the month's floor.

Details
Float
0.06 – 0.80
ReleasedDec 6, 2018 · The Danger Zone Update
4.0(6,326)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest · Factory New
$358.41
DemandSlow Mover
Listings10019 of 39 marketplaces · just now
vs market avg12%avg $405.82
7-day+0.3%$356.71$361.17
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Price History
24h
-5.1%
7d
-8.5%
30d
-12.1%
More periods
180d-$413.64
360d+0.3%$412.23
About

About the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Boreal Forest finish on the Talon Knife — see All Talon Knife skins.

Origin

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest can be unboxed from the Danger Zone Case and Horizon Case. It belongs to The Horizon Collection.

Rarity

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest is a Covert-grade knife. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.26% of the time.

Float and wear

The float value of the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest runs from 0.06 to 0.80. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.

Price

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest (Factory New) has an aggregate market price of about $405.82. It is down 8.5% over 7 days and down 12.1% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $203.22 (Battle-Scarred) to $405.82 (Factory New).

Availability

19 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.

Community rating

Readers rate the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest 4.0 out of 5 from 6,326 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -12.1% (30d).

24h-5.1%
7d-8.5%
30d-12.1%

Market Position

Trades in the mid-to-high tier range. Knives hold value well.

BracketMid-to-high tier
VolatilityModerate
MomentumNegative

Market Comparison

Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.

Timing Insight

Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Factory New (FN) ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest 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. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Boreal Forest pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Boreal Forest design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The Horizon Collection, obtainable from the Danger Zone Case, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the Talon Knife, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.

Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.06 to 0.80, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.

Prices for the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Danger Zone Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

Investment potential depends on several factors. Knives and gloves historically hold value well due to consistent demand and limited supply. The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest is from The Horizon Collection (Danger Zone Case) — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest 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.

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 8.5%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 12.1%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest has averaged $413.64 over the past 180 days, against $412.23 over 360 days. It currently trades at $405.82, 1.6% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest is part of The Horizon Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Danger Zone Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has been cold blued. This is the malbec of weapon design - Booth, Arms Dealer" Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Boreal Forest design is particularly valued for its visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 30+ marketplaces, SkinSwap currently has the lowest price for the ★ Talon Knife | Boreal Forest at $358.41. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.