★ Talonkniv | Stained (Testad i fält)

The ★ Talon Knife | Stained is a stunning melee weapon skin featuring a silver blade with a stained look. This skin is a part of Spectrum Case collection and was introduced in August 2018.

The Talon Knife | Stained is categorised under the 'Covert' weapon category, which makes it a rare drop. Its rarity, combined with its strikingly washed-out look makes it highly sought after.

This skin was introduced in the game as part of the Spectrum Case in CS:GO, which was released in August 2018.

This skin is especially popular among players who prefer a more subtle, yet distinctive, weapon skin. Its rarity and unique appeal undoubtedly add to its fame.

This skin can only be applied to the melee weapon, specifically the Talon Knife.

The Talon Knife | Stained is unique due to its shiny steel blade with a washed-out, or 'stained' effect, which gives it a unique worn out appeal among skins, which otherwise tend to have more vibrant finishes.

This skin was released as part of the Spectrum Case.

The stained effect of the skin's design is achieved through a process known as acid etching, a popular method of knife decoration.

Designed by Valve.

The skin takes advantage of advanced shading and texturing techniques to give the appearance of a realistic stained metal.

The utility and visual distinction of the ★ Talon Knife | Stained has led to very positive reviews and ratings among the CS:GO community.

The release of the ★ Talon Knife | Stained marked an important point in the history of CS:GO as it introduced a new level of realism and depth to weapon skin designs.

Its popularity is primarily due to its rarity, the overall aesthetic appeal of a realistic stained knife, and the prestige of owning a covert skin.

The skin's introduction during the release of the Spectrum Case was a significant event. More can be learnt about this event at Spectrum Case.

The creation of the Talon Knife | Stained involved meticulous design and texturing work to achieve a realistic stained look on a 3D model.

The Stained design symbolizes age and usage, conveying a sense of intense battles and experiences encapsulated within the knife's history.

Many players form a unique attachment to this skin due to the sense of rugged veteran it conveys due to its stained appearance and the prestige attached to the 'covert' status.

The introduction of the ★ Talon Knife | Stained encouraged a trend of realistic weapon skins within the CS:GO skin design community.

Given its rarity and unique appeal, the ★ Talon Knife | Stained is frequently featured in major esports tournaments.

Many player stories revolve around the unexpected delight of obtaining the ★ Talon Knife | Stained from the Spectrum Case, adding to its legendary status.