Talon Knife | Night Stripe

★ Talon Knife | Night Stripe is a CS2 knife skin with a curved blade and a muted spray-painted finish. Blue-gray and charcoal stripes cover the blade and handle, contrasting with a bright metallic cutting edge. Its restrained appearance suits players who prefer dark loadouts without decorative artwork. All exterior grades are available, with standard and StatTrak™ versions to compare.

Description

★ Talon Knife | Night Stripe is a CS2 knife skin built around a curved blade and a dark, tape-masked finish. Its broad stripes provide contrast without lettering or decorative artwork. The Talon Knife's ivory handle and brass rivets give the underlying weapon a distinct construction. Short saw-tooth ridges near the handle add detail to the blade's spine. A large finger ring anchors the handle's silhouette, while the exposed metallic edge outlines the inward curve. The blue-gray and charcoal palette suits players building subdued loadouts rather than bright color themes. Buyers can choose a standard knife or a StatTrak version across the available exterior options. Compare the individual float value and listing images to separate cosmetic condition from the chosen version.

History and Origin

★ Talon Knife | Night Stripe arrived on August 1, 2018, alongside the Horizon Case. That release formed part of the "Horizon Case Skins" update. Valve created the skin rather than a community designer. The knife is also obtainable from the Danger Zone Case, providing another case-opening route. Valve retired the rare drop pool on December 17, 2025. As of October 9, 2026, neither the Horizon Case nor the Danger Zone Case receives new drops. Existing cases can still be bought and opened, so retirement did not remove the opportunity to obtain this finish through opening them. Current owners can also sell or trade existing knives independently of those case-opening routes.

Finish Style

Night Stripe uses the Spray-Paint finish style, with masking that creates broad bands across the weapon. Muted blue-gray and dark charcoal cover both the curved blade and handle. The stripes have irregular angular shapes rather than a narrow, continuous pinstripe layout. Their placement carries the same subdued visual theme across both sections of the knife. A thin metallic edge remains bright along the blade's inward curve. Three circular holes and short teeth provide visible detail near the handle on the blade's spine. Visible handle fasteners and a large dark finger ring add mechanical detail without introducing decorative artwork. The resulting appearance emphasizes the knife's shape and masked paint pattern rather than text or illustrations.

Float Value

The float value range for ★ Talon Knife | Night Stripe is 0.06 to 0.80. Available exteriors are Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, and Battle-Scarred. Standard and StatTrak versions are available; version availability is separate from the cosmetic condition described by float.

Rarity and Popularity

★ Talon Knife | Night Stripe has the Covert rarity grade. The chance of obtaining this particular skin from the Horizon Case is 0.0049%, which should not be treated as a confirmed Danger Zone Case probability. Existing copies remain obtainable through marketplace purchases and player trades, despite both source cases no longer receiving new drops.

Why it’s Popular:

• Muted blue-gray and charcoal suit dark loadouts

• Broad masked stripes complement the curved blade

• Metallic edge contrasts with the subdued painted surfaces

• Standard and StatTrak versions offer different ownership options

Price Range

The live CS2 skin price range for ★ Talon Knife | Night Stripe is $198.00 to $2,500.00. These bounds cover the whole item, not a fixed exterior or version. Compare exterior and float together, since an exterior label alone does not fully describe an individual listing. Standard and StatTrak copies are separate options, so check the version before comparing asking prices. When looking to buy or sell, review current listings and item images rather than treating the range as a valuation for every copy.

How to Obtain

1. Buy Directly through Eneba Skins

One of the fastest and most straightforward options is to purchase skins directly through Eneba Skins. You can browse available CS2 skins, compare prices, and choose the items that best fit your budget.

2. Open a Weapon Case

Open a Horizon Case or Danger Zone Case for a chance to obtain this knife. Neither case receives new drops, but existing cases can still be purchased and opened. The Horizon Case chance for this specific skin is 0.0049%, so opening one does not secure the desired knife.

3. Buy on the Steam Community Market

Buy ★ Talon Knife | Night Stripe on the Steam Community Market by selecting an existing listing. Check whether the knife is standard or StatTrak, then compare its exterior and float where available. Buying a listed copy selects the item directly instead of relying on a case-opening outcome.

4. Trade with Other Players

Player-to-player trades offer another route to obtaining an existing Night Stripe knife. Confirm the exact item name, exterior, and standard or StatTrak version before agreeing to an exchange. Check the float and item appearance rather than relying only on the finish name.

Trading and Investment Considerations

Neither source case receives new drops, but unopened cases can still introduce additional knives into circulation. Available listings include standard and StatTrak copies in different exteriors, making like-for-like comparisons important before a buy, sell, or trade decision. Future demand and short-term resale performance remain uncertain, so retired case sources alone do not establish an upward price trend.

Reasons it Holds Value

• Neither source case receives new drops

• Very low Horizon Case acquisition odds

• Covert knife rarity

• Valve-created finish with a distinctive muted stripe design

A medium investment rating fits its retired case sources and very low Horizon Case acquisition odds, balanced against uncertain future demand. Existing cases can still add knife supply, and an asking price does not guarantee the same resale price.