CS2 Case Guide
Which CS2 Cases Drop the Talon Knife?
4 CS2 cases can drop a Talon Knife as the Rare Special Item. Every gold pull has a 0.26% drop rate — here's every case that can pay out, newest first.
All Talon Knife Cases
| Case | Released | Knife Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Prisma 2 Case | April 2020 | Navaja Knife, Stiletto Knife, Talon Knife, Ursus Knife |
| Prisma Case | March 2019 | Navaja Knife, Stiletto Knife, Talon Knife, Ursus Knife |
| Danger Zone Case | December 2018 | Navaja Knife, Stiletto Knife, Talon Knife, Ursus Knife |
| Horizon Case | August 2018 | Navaja Knife, Stiletto Knife, Talon Knife, Ursus Knife |
Want the exact math on a pull? Run the numbers in the case odds calculator, or browse every Talon Knife finish with live prices on the Talon Knife page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CS2 cases contain the Talon Knife?
4 cases can drop a Talon Knife as their Rare Special Item: Prisma 2 Case, Prisma Case, Danger Zone Case, Horizon Case. Every one is listed above with release dates and links to full contents.
What are the odds of unboxing a Talon Knife?
The Rare Special Item (gold) tier drops at 0.26% per case opening — about 1 in 385 cases. Which specific knife and finish you get within that tier is a further random roll across the case's knife pool.
Is it cheaper to unbox or buy a Talon Knife?
Buying is almost always cheaper: at 0.26% odds you'd open hundreds of cases on average (keys cost $2.50 each), while Talon Knife finishes currently start at $202.23 on the market. Unbox for the thrill, buy for the value.
Can you trade up to a Talon Knife?
Since the October 2025 update, Covert-tier trade-up contracts can output knives from eligible cases, which added a second route to knife ownership beyond unboxing and buying. See our trade-up calculator for how contract outcomes work.
Cases by Knife Type
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