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★ Talon Knife | Safari MeshMinimal Wear$213.14

★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh (Minimal Wear)

Market avg$213
★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh (Minimal Wear)
Moderate Demand425 listings−10% vs avg
Listings42531 of 39 · just now
vs market avg−10%avg $213
vs BUFF−3.2%BUFF $198
7-day+0.2%$191 – $192
Lowest PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
What each site values it at in a swap. Not all of these are the same kind of money — the figure names its own basis.
Trend-1.4% over 30 days+2.6% this week · -0.8% todayTrend: -1.4% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$188.0030-day high$198.58

Today at $191.39 — 1.8% above the month's floor.

Details
Float
0.06 – 0.80
ReleasedAug 2, 2018
Colors
3.8(2,238)
Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest · Minimal Wear
$191.39
DemandModerate Demand
Listings42531 of 39 marketplaces · just now
vs market avg−10%avg $213
vs BUFF−3.2%BUFF $198
7-day+0.2%$190.81 – $192.48
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What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
What each site values it at in a swap. Not all of these are the same kind of money — hover a figure for what it is.
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Price History
24h
-0.8%
7d
+2.6%
$272.78
30d
-1.4%
$264.00
More periods
60d-2.0%$278.25
90d-10.7%$305.44
180d-20.5%$343.27
360d-8.5%$298.12
About

About the ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh

From the gameIt has been spray-painted using mesh fencing and cardboard cutouts as stencils. A predator is a predator, no matter the environment.

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

Origin

The ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh can be unboxed from the Horizon Case and Danger Zone Case.

Rarity

The ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh 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 | Safari Mesh 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. This page is the Minimal Wear copy, 0.07–0.15 on that scale.

Price

The ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $213.14. It has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $193.04 (Field-Tested) to $459.51 (Factory New).

Availability

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

Released

The ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh first entered the game on Aug 2, 2018, when the Horizon Case was released.

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 | Safari Mesh 3.8 out of 5 from 2,238 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh (Minimal Wear) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -1.4% (30d).

24h-0.8%
7d+2.6%
30d-1.4%

Market Position

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

BracketMid-to-high tier
VolatilityLow
MomentumCooling

Traded Range

Since January 2026 it has traded between $199.97 and $258.74. Today's price is 18% below that high.

High$258.74 Mar 19, 2026
Low$199.97 Sep 29, 2026
12 months$199.97–$258.74

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 | Safari Mesh 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 Safari Mesh pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.

The ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Safari Mesh design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. For players who main the Talon Knife, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.

Minimal Wear covers float values from 0.07 to 0.15 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Minimal Wear copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Minimal Wear is quoted at about $213.14 and the Factory New at about $459.51, so the Factory New costs 116% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh (Minimal Wear) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Horizon 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. 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 | Safari Mesh has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh 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 | Safari Mesh (Minimal Wear) 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 | Safari Mesh (Minimal Wear) has averaged $278.25 over the past 60 days, against $305.44 over 90 days, $343.27 over 180 days and $298.12 over 360 days. It currently trades at $213.14, 28.5% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The in-game description reads: "It has been spray-painted using mesh fencing and cardboard cutouts as stencils. A predator is a predator, no matter the environment." Knife skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Safari Mesh design is particularly valued for its visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Talon Knife | Safari Mesh (Minimal Wear) at $191.39. 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.