ST★ Talon Knife | FadeFactory New$976.75★ StatTrak™ Talon Knife | Fade
Moderate Demand480 listings−13% vs avg
Float pricingFN$976.75
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CS.Money$1,004.03 — site trade price
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Skinflow$978.94 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$1,406.43 — site trade price
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Trend-4.4% over 30 daysTrend: -4.4% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $852.01 — 4.8% below the month's ceiling.
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About the ★ Talon Knife | Fade
The ★ Talon Knife | Fade is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Fade finish on the Talon Knife — see All Talon Knife skins.
Origin
The ★ Talon Knife | Fade can be unboxed from the Danger Zone Case and Horizon Case. It belongs to The Horizon Collection.
Rarity
The ★ Talon Knife | Fade 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 | Fade runs from 0.00 to 0.08. With a maximum float of 0.08 every copy is near Factory New. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The ★ Talon Knife | Fade (Factory New) has an aggregate market price of about $976.75. It has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $815.02 (Factory New) to $928.20 (Minimal Wear).
Availability
29 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Talon Knife | Fade right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the ★ Talon Knife | Fade 4.5 out of 5 from 56,712 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ StatTrak™ Talon Knife | Fade (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -4.4% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the premium range. Knives hold value well.
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.
Pattern value — Talon Knife | Fade
Paint seed matters on this skinFade percentage — how far the gradient has travelled across the blade, and how much purple reaches the tip. It is a deterministic function of seed and weapon, so it is calculated rather than judged, and every weapon has its own achievable range. 100% is the ceiling; on Glock-18 and AWP the scarce direction is a high-purple "full fade" rather than the raw number.
Typical premium: 100% fade typically adds 30-80% over an average copy of the same wear.
No individual seeds ranked for this skin yet — but the criteria above still decide what a copy is worth. Use the pattern browser below to compare seeds before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) ★ Talon Knife | Fade 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. This skin has a restricted float range (0.00-0.08), meaning Battle-Scarred versions don't exist. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Fade pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The ★ Talon Knife | Fade commands premium prices due to several factors: First, knife skins are the rarest drop category in CS2, with approximately 0.26% chance from case openings. It belongs to The Horizon Collection and can be unboxed from the Danger Zone Case. The Fade finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). This is a restricted float skin that can only drop in Factory New or near-FN condition, making all examples relatively clean. 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 | Fade 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 | Fade 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 | Fade has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
StatTrak is a special variant that includes a digital kill counter displayed on the weapon, tracking your confirmed kills in official matches. StatTrak versions of the ★ Talon Knife | Fade are rarer than standard versions (approximately 10% of case drops are StatTrak) and typically cost 1.5x to 3x more. The kill counter adds personalization value as it records your gameplay history with this specific weapon. Note that StatTrak counts reset if you trade the skin.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Talon Knife | Fade 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 | Fade has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.
The ★ Talon Knife | Fade has averaged $1,766.73 over the past 60 days, against $1,570.13 over 90 days, $1,607.06 over 180 days and $1,352.33 over 360 days. It currently trades at $976.75, 27.8% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Talon Knife | Fade is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The ★ Talon Knife | Fade 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 Fade design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Yes, the fade percentage directly impacts the ★ Talon Knife | Fade price. A full 100% fade (showing the complete color gradient) commands a significant premium over lower fade percentages (e.g., 85% or 90%). The difference can be 20-50% or more. Use a fade checker tool to verify the exact percentage before buying.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 30+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Talon Knife | Fade at $852.01. 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.
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