The Operation Broken Fang Case was introduced in late 2020 during Operation Broken Fang. The case contains a distinctive set of weapon skins that have established themselves in the mid-tier collector market. While not as legendary as Operation Bravo Case items, the Broken Fang Case represents a meaningful tier in the CS skin economy worth understanding.
Quick answer
The Operation Broken Fang Case contains 17 weapon skins including the M4A1-S Printstream (Covert tier, the case's most valuable item), the Glock-18 Neo-Noir, USP-S Monster Mashup, and various other mid-to-lower tier weapons. The case also has a small chance of producing Broken Fang Gloves as the Special Item drop. In 2026, the case trades around $2–$5 unopened on Steam Community Market. M4A1-S Printstream ranges from approximately $50 (high-float Battle-Scarred) to $400+ (low-float Factory New StatTrak). The case is still in active drop pools as of 2026, which limits supply-driven appreciation.
What's in the Operation Broken Fang Case?
Covert (Red)
M4A1-S Printstream: the highlight item. White and black design with distinctive geometric patterns. Pricing approximately $50–$400 depending on wear and float. StatTrak Factory New examples reach the higher end.
Glock-18 Neo-Noir: stylized noir-themed design with character art. Pricing approximately $40–$300.
Classified (Pink)
USP-S Monster Mashup: playful monster-themed design. Pricing approximately $20–$80.
QBZ-83 Sword: Asian-inspired sword design. Pricing approximately $15–$50.
Five-SeveN Fairy Tale: illustrated fairy-tale design. Pricing approximately $10–$40.
Restricted (Purple)
MAC-10 Disco Tech, MAG-7 BI83 Spectrum, AUG Tom Cat, M249 Deep Relief, Nova Wood Fired: mid-tier Restricted skins. Pricing approximately $5–$25 depending on wear.
Mil-Spec (Blue) and lower tiers
Several Mil-Spec and Industrial Grade skins fill out the case's lower tiers. Pricing typically under $5.
Special Item drops
The Broken Fang Case can produce Broken Fang Gloves as rare drops. Broken Fang Gloves come in several finishes — Yellow-banded, Blood Spilled, Needle Point, Unhinged, Jade — with pricing varying based on finish and condition.
Why does the M4A1-S Printstream matter?
The Printstream has become one of the more popular M4A1-S skins in the CS2 market. The white and black geometric design ages well visually, fits multiple aesthetic loadouts, and has accumulated meaningful collector recognition since its 2020 release.
The Printstream also appears on other weapons (USP-S Printstream, Desert Eagle Printstream, AWP Printstream). The Printstream family has become a recognized aesthetic category, with the M4A1-S version typically the most-traded.
StatTrak Factory New Printstreams at low floats command the highest pricing within the category, reaching $400+ in 2026 for clean examples. Non-StatTrak Field-Tested examples are more accessible at $80–$150 pricing for casual collectors.
How does the Broken Fang Case compare to discontinued cases?
Unlike the Operation Bravo Case (retired, supply capped) or Operation Phoenix Case (retired), the Operation Broken Fang Case remains in active drop pools as of 2026. New copies continue entering circulation through gameplay drops.
This affects pricing dynamics:
Lower appreciation pressure. Without supply cap, items from active cases tend to trade near production-level pricing rather than appreciating dramatically over time.
Stable pricing. Pricing has been relatively stable since the case's introduction rather than showing the upward trajectory of discontinued case items.
Future retirement potential. If Valve eventually retires the Broken Fang Case (following the pattern of older operation cases), the items would likely enter the appreciation phase. Predicting when retirement might occur isn't reliable, but the category positioning means future supply cap is possible.
For traders considering Broken Fang Case items, the calculation differs from discontinued case items. Active case items work for active use; they're less compelling as long-term investment positions.
Are Broken Fang Gloves worth buying?
Broken Fang Gloves are one of the glove types available in CS2's glove catalog. They have lower mainstream recognition than Sport Gloves, Specialist Gloves, or Driver Gloves but exist as a legitimate glove option.
Finishes include Yellow-banded, Blood Spilled, Needle Point, Unhinged, Jade, and others. Pricing varies by finish and condition, ranging from approximately $150 (high-float worn finishes) to $1,500+ (low-float Factory New premium finishes).
For glove collectors, Broken Fang Gloves offer accessible entry to the glove tier at lower pricing than Sport or Specialist Gloves equivalents. The aesthetic is distinct enough to support specific loadout themes.
Where can I buy Broken Fang Case items?
Standard platforms for active case items:
Steam Community Market for simple purchases
Skinport, SkinSwap for better pricing
CSFloat for float-sensitive purchases (Printstream is moderately float-sensitive)
For Broken Fang Gloves specifically, CSFloat provides the best attribute tooling. SkinSwap supports trade-ins for glove purchases.
