Case Guide

Horizon Case

Complete Horizon Case breakdown — the introduction of AWP Hyper Beast (M4A1-S), Talon Knife debut, contents and live prices.

Released January 2018
Status ● Discontinued (Rare Drop Pool)

The Horizon Case released in January 2018 and introduced the Talon Knife family — one of the two knives added post-2016 (alongside the Ursus Knife, Navaja Knife, Classic Knife, Nomad Knife, Skeleton Knife, Paracord Knife, Survival Knife, Kukri Knife). Discontinued; case trades $2–4 in 2026, up from $0.05.

Covert-tier skins: M4A1-S | Nightmare, AWP | Neo-Noir (also from Danger Zone). Classified: AK-47 | Neon Rider, USP-S | Cortex, P250 | Asiimov. Rare special item slot: Talon Knife family (Fade, Doppler, Case Hardened, Marble Fade and all standard finishes).

Live pricing on the Case Market Health board.

Notable skins in this case

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Horizon Case famous for?

The Horizon Case introduced the Talon Knife — an angular, curved-tip blade with a distinctive inspect animation. It also brought AK-47 Neon Rider (one of the most-loved mid-tier AK finishes) and P250 Asiimov into the game.

What is the Talon Knife?

The Talon Knife is a knife shape added in the Horizon Case (January 2018). It has a curved, angular blade with a talon-like tip and its own inspect animation. Available in the same finish family as other CS knives (Fade, Doppler, Case Hardened, Slaughter, Marble Fade, etc.). Talon Knife trades similarly to Bayonets and Flip Knives at each finish tier.

Is the Horizon Case discontinued?

Yes — moved to the Rare Drop Pool in January 2026. Case has appreciated from $0.05 at release to $2–4 in 2026.

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