Talon Knife | Case Hardened

Origin Story

The Talon Knife | Case Hardened is a highly sought-after knife, known for its distinctive blue, purple, and gold metallic patterns. It was introduced as a rare special item from the Horizon Case, which debuted with the "A New Horizon" update on August 3, 2018. This finish is achieved through a color case-hardening process involving wood charcoal at high temperatures, resulting in unique, non-uniform patterns on each blade. The community often values these knives for their "blue gem" patterns, where extensive blue coverage on the blade is particularly prized. As a red-tier item from a discontinued case, the Talon Knife | Case Hardened is considered a high-end collector's piece.

Drop Chance

Talon Knife | Case Hardened 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 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): Colors are bright and saturated, with blues and purples appearing most vivid and metallic, and the patina sheen is strongest.
• Minimal Wear ($745.91): The blade retains strong color vibrancy and metallic sheen, with only minor softening on edge sharpness and very light dulling on high-contact surfaces.
• Field-Tested ($616.07): Noticeable dulling of the patina occurs, especially along the blade edge and tip, and colors are less vivid, appearing more muted.
• Well-Worn ($535.21): The patina is significantly dulled, with more of the underlying darker metal tone showing through, and high-contact edges can appear faded.
• Battle-Scarred ($617.20): The finish becomes very dark and worn, with much of the original color case-hardening appearing muted, and remaining color patches look heavily aged.

Model

Case Hardened uses the legacy Talon Knife model, introduced with A New Horizon on August 3, 2018. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Talon Knife | Case Hardened is primarily obtained as a rare special item drop from the Horizon Case. Since the Horizon Case is no longer in the active drop pool, new supply enters the economy through players opening existing cases. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. Players can also acquire this knife directly from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or case-opening sites.

Price Range

Talon Knife | Case Hardened ranges from $617.20 (Battle-Scarred) to $745.91 (Minimal Wear). StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is No Recent Price. The 90-day median is $598.00. The all-time median is $477.27. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Patina: It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures. This finish features metallic blue and gold with some purple and brown sections, varying by pattern. In first-person view, the forward edge and broad side of the Talon blade are most prominent, showcasing the color pattern. Community discussion often likens desirable patterns to "blue gems," prized for high blue coverage.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.25 / 5
Votes: 2

Sticker Compatibility

Knives do not have sticker slots, so the Talon Knife | Case Hardened cannot be used as a sticker craft base. Instead, its blue, purple, and gold color palette from the Case Hardened finish pairs well with blue-themed or gold-accented weapon skins and gloves for a cohesive loadout.