★ Talon Knife | StainedFactory New$447.09
This ivory-handled karambit features brass rivets and saw-tooth ridges, so it cuts on the way in, and tears on the way out. It has been cold blued. This is the malbec of weapon design - Booth, Arms Dealer The ★ Talon Knife | Stained is a Covert-grade knife in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Stained finish on the Talon Knife. With a Covert rarity classification, it has approximately a ~0.26% chance of dropping from case openings.
How to Obtain: The ★ Talon Knife | Stained can be unboxed from the Danger Zone Case and Horizon Case. It belongs to the Horizon Collection.
Float Value and Wear: This skin has a float value range of 0.00 to 1.00. This restricted float range means not all wear conditions are available, which can affect rarity and pricing for specific exteriors. Lower float values within each condition tier produce a cleaner in-game appearance and typically command higher prices.
Price and Market Trends: The ★ Talon Knife | Stained (Factory New) has a median market price of approximately $447.09, with the lowest listing prices available in the marketplace comparison below. The price has declined 6.5% over 7 days and 8.6% over 30 days, which may present a buying opportunity. Across wear conditions, prices range from $288.25 (Battle-Scarred) to $447.09 (Factory New).
Community Rating: The ★ Talon Knife | Stained has a community rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 10,118 votes. This above-average rating suggests the community considers it a solid choice among knife skins.
The ★ Talon Knife | Stained (Factory New) shows a Bearish trend. -8.6% (30d).
Trades in the budget range. Knifes hold value well.
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Factory New (FN) ★ Talon Knife | Stained 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 Stained pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The ★ Talon Knife | Stained sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Stained design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of the 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 0.00 to 1.00, 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 | Stained 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 | Stained is from the 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 | Stained has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
Yes, all weapon skins including the ★ Talon Knife | Stained 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 | Stained is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 6.5%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 8.6%. 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 | Stained is part of the 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: "This ivory-handled karambit features brass rivets and saw-tooth ridges, so it cuts on the way in, and tears on the way out. 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 Stained design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 15+ marketplaces, CS.Money currently has the lowest price for the ★ Talon Knife | Stained at $410.75. 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.
