Talon Knife | Damascus Steel

Origin Story

The Talon Knife | Damascus Steel presents a sophisticated, layered metal aesthetic, featuring a blade forged from two distinct types of carbon steel. This finish is appreciated for its subtle elegance, characterized by wavy, organic patterns of silver, grey, and darker steel tones. Released on March 14, 2019, as part of the "Seeing the Light" update when Talon Knives were introduced, it quickly became a desirable option for players seeking a more realistic and understated luxury look. Unlike brighter, more colorful finishes, the Damascus Steel offers a monochrome palette that pairs seamlessly with a wide range of glove and weapon skin combinations. Its visual identity draws comparisons to real-world folded steel, emphasizing flowing lines rather than stark color contrast.

Drop Chance

Talon Knife | Damascus Steel is a knife-tier skin, so standard Valve rarity odds don't apply. Knives drop at a combined rate of approximately 0.26% from supported cases before accounting for which knife type and finish you get. Valve doesn't publish individual knife or phase probabilities.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.5. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW.

• Factory New ($540.00): The layered steel pattern is highly contrasted and crisp, appearing clean and reflective across the blade.
• Minimal Wear ($485.43): The Damascus pattern remains very clear, with only subtle dulling or micro-scratches visible on the most exposed blade edges.
• Field-Tested ($477.68): A noticeable dulling affects the blade, making the Damascus pattern bands appear less crisp and more blended, with slight dark patches on the curve and tip.
• Well-Worn ($487.50): The blade is significantly dulled and darkened, with the Damascus lines muted and showing lower contrast, making the finish look like older steel.

Model

Damascus Steel uses the legacy Talon Knife model, introduced with Seeing the Light on March 14, 2019. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Talon Knife | Damascus Steel is obtainable as a rare special item from opening Horizon Cases and Danger Zone Cases. These cases are available as rare in-game drops or can be purchased on the Steam Community Market. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct acquisition, players can purchase the skin from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Talon Knife | Damascus Steel ranges from $629.98 (Battle-Scarred) to $540.00 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $477.68. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $458.64. The all-time median is $355.04. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been forged from a billet made from two different types of carbon steel. The blade features various shades of silver, grey, and darker steel tones, arranged in wavy, layered bands. In first-person view, the curved talon blade fills much of the screen, showcasing the textured, wavy steel pattern. This finish is often compared to real-world Damascus knife blades or "folded steel," emphasizing its organic, flowing lines.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Talon Knife | Damascus Steel has no sticker slots on the knife itself, so sticker compatibility focuses on how it pairs with stickers on other weapons in a loadout. Its silver and grey tones complement monochrome, black and white, blue, teal, or purple stickers, as well as gold or foil stickers for a contrasting luxury effect. This understated knife often serves as a metallic anchor, allowing gun skins and their stickers to provide the primary color accents in a craft.