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llms.txt — Knives Factory # Knives Factory ## Store URL https://knivesfactory.store ## Collections- [Araxys](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/araxys) - [Buddy](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/buddy) - [Butterfly Knives](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/butterfly-knives) - [Champions](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/champions) - [Classic](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/classic) - [Dual wield](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/dual-wield) - [Elderflame](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/elderflame) - [Glitchpop](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/glitchpop) - [Guardian](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/guardian) - [Gun buddy](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/gun-buddy) - [Imperium](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/imperium) - [Jett](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/jett) - [Karambit](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/karambit) - [Keychains](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/keychains-1) - [Knife](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/knife) - [Kunai](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/kunai) - [Luminous](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/luminous) - [Melee replica](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/melee-replica) - [Oni](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/oni) - [Phantom](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/phantom) - [Prelude to Chaos](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/prelude-to-chaos) - [Prime](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/prime-1) - [Reaver](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/reaver-1) - [Recon](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/recon) - [RGX](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/rgx) - [RGX 11Z PRO](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/rgx-11z-pro) - [Rifle](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/rifle) - [Riot Games](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/riot-games) - [Sheriff](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/sheriff) - [Singularity](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/singularity) - [Spectre](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/spectre) - [Vandal](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/vandal) - [Xenohunter](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/xenohunter) - [Xerohunter](https://knivesfactory.store/collections/xerohunter) ## Products### Araxys Vandal Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/araxys-vandal-keychain-9cm Futuristic Araxys Vandal keychain with the alien-inspired golden and white weapon design and organic curves. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Araxys skin line. Lore: EP 6: Revelation, Act 1 · January 10, 2023 · 2,175 VP (individually) / 8,700 VP (full bundle). The flagship weapon of the Araxys collection, VALORANT's alien themed Exclusive Edition skin line designed for "the conquerors and destroyers of stars." Producer II Victoria Kim described the design philosophy: "We took inspiration from the idea of inorganic things being alive, of bodies made of metal and mineral, but breathed." The collection delivers weapons from a mysterious and hostile alien race, blending organic and mechanical elements into a sleek, futuristic aesthetic with brown fins on the default variant. The Vandal features sophisticated inspect animations where the alien technology appears to shift and breathe on the weapon model. The bundle's finisher was a major development story in itself. During production, the beam finisher originally pulled killed players upward, but this mechanic was ultimately cut due to its negative effects on gameplay and competitive integrity. The inspiration for the final finisher came from the developers seeing multiple beams being used in the collection's trailer, which they then refined into the released version. The Araxys bundle includes the Vandal, Operator, Shorty, Bulldog, and Bio Harvester melee, which resembles the energy swords from the Halo franchise. Features 3 color variants (purple, black, silver) beyond the default brown, each corresponding to a matching variant kill banner. The EP 6 Gun Buddy changes color to match your equipped Araxys variant when attached to an Araxys skin. The collection launched alongside Episode 6's new map Lotus and was popular enough to warrant Araxys 2.0 in December 2024, which added the Phantom, Ghost, Marshal, Judge, and a new melee while continuing the organic alien technology theme with reactive animations and effects. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Blades of Imperium Price: $40.00 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/blades-of-imperium Scaled Blades of Imperium replica featuring the dramatic red and gold dual-blade dragon-claw design. Includes attached keyring. A bold statement piece. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 7: Evolution, Act 2 · August 29, 2023 · 4,350 VP (individually) / 8,700 VP (full bundle). The melee from VALORANT's dragon themed Exclusive Edition Imperium bundle. Art Direction Senior Manager Kerwin Atienza said the team "were inspired by the dragons of the East and jewel materials." The official tagline reads: "Experience Imperium. Four ancient dragon kings drawn into jade and gold, reawakened in your hands." The Blades of Imperium is a dual wielded fist blade, one of the rarest melee archetypes in VALORANT at the time. At level 1 it functions as a single handed weapon, but upgrading to level 2 transforms it into a dual handed melee with a brand new alternate attack animation on right click, plus custom animations, VFX, and audio. The team capitalized on the dual wielding design, which was extremely rare in the game, and none of the other dual wielded melees at the time had special effects. The finisher summons a massive water dragon that the developers described as "the biggest finisher created to date." The dragon's appearance changes based on your equipped variant. The bundle includes skins for the Vandal, Operator, Judge, and Sheriff, plus two gun buddies, a player card, and a spray. Features 4 variants: the default jade green, Ruby (red), Pearl (white), and Obsidian (black), each with a unique dragon motif in the finisher animation. The skin line is themed around East Asian weaponry and armor with the dragon as its central element, drawing comparisons to Shenron from Dragon Ball Z among the community. Released alongside the new map Sunset and the official launch of Premier mode, making the EP 7 Act 2 patch one of the most content heavy updates at the time. ### Champion 2021 Karambit keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/champion-2021-karambit-keychain Prestigious Champions Karambit keychain with the golden championship curved blade. 8cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Celebrates Valorant esports. Lore: EP 3: Reflection, Act 3 · November 24, 2021 · 5,350 VP (individually) / 6,263 VP (full bundle). The first ever Champions collection melee and VALORANT's first limited time esports karambit. Released to celebrate the inaugural VALORANT Champions tournament held in Berlin from December 1 to 12, 2021, which was won by Acend. 50% of net proceeds were split equally among the 16 participating teams. The bundle raised over US$7.5 million for pro teams midway through the event. The karambit features a black, white, and gold colorway with red accents following the Champions branding. It introduced the Champion's Aura, a gold glowing outline that activates when the player holds the most kills in the match (no ties), making it the first skin in VALORANT to visually reward in game performance in real time. Unlike the Reaver Karambit's single play inspect, the Champions 2021 Karambit has an infinite looping inspect animation that became one of its most praised features and a benchmark future karambits were measured against. The bundle also included a Champions Vandal whose inspect plays the official Champions anthem "Die For You" and a unique finisher that became instantly iconic. The collection was available only from November 24 to December 12 and has never returned to the rotating store or Night Market, making it one of the rarest skin sets in the game. The Champions 2021 Karambit directly influenced the design of the Reaver Karambit released the following year, with the Reaver 2.0 dev team stating they blended the Champions 2021 inspired flip animation with Reaver's signature telekinetic aura. Includes 3 player cards (Brimstone, Phoenix, Sage). No color variants. ### Champions 2021 Karambit Price: $29.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/champions-2021-karambit Champions 2021 Karambit replica featuring the golden championship curved blade. Celebrates the inaugural Valorant Champions tournament. Includes attached keyring. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 3: Reflection, Act 3 · November 24, 2021 · 5,350 VP (individually) / 6,263 VP (full bundle). The first ever Champions collection melee and VALORANT's first limited time esports karambit. Released to celebrate the inaugural VALORANT Champions tournament held in Berlin from December 1 to 12, 2021, which was won by Acend. 50% of net proceeds were split equally among the 16 participating teams. The bundle raised over US$7.5 million for pro teams midway through the event. The karambit features a black, white, and gold colorway with red accents following the Champions branding. It introduced the Champion's Aura, a gold glowing outline that activates when the player holds the most kills in the match (no ties), making it the first skin in VALORANT to visually reward in game performance in real time. Unlike the Reaver Karambit's single play inspect, the Champions 2021 Karambit has an infinite looping inspect animation that became one of its most praised features and a benchmark future karambits were measured against. The bundle also included a Champions Vandal whose inspect plays the official Champions anthem "Die For You" and a unique finisher that became instantly iconic. The collection was available only from November 24 to December 12 and has never returned to the rotating store or Night Market, making it one of the rarest skin sets in the game. The Champions 2021 Karambit directly influenced the design of the Reaver Karambit released the following year, with the Reaver 2.0 dev team stating they blended the Champions 2021 inspired flip animation with Reaver's signature telekinetic aura. Includes 3 player cards (Brimstone, Phoenix, Sage). No color variants. ### Champions 2022 Butterfly Knife (Luminous) Price: $33.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/champions-2022-butterfly-knife-luminous Full-size Champions 2022 Butterfly Knife melee replica with luminous glow-in-the-dark feature and display stand. Celebrates the 2022 Valorant Championship. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 5: Dimension · August 23, 2022 · 5,350 VP (individually) / 6,265 VP (full bundle). A limited time Exclusive Edition butterfly knife released to celebrate VALORANT Champions 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey. 50% of the bundle's net proceeds went directly to the 16 participating teams. The 2021 Champions bundle had already raised US$18.72 million in revenue, with each team receiving roughly US$585,000. The 2022 bundle surpassed that, generating over US$32 million total, meaning each qualified team received over US$1 million. Producer Laura Baltzer said the design goal was to give players something "aspirational and bold, that let you flex and show off your skill whether you're popping off in ranked or dropping 30 on the VCT broadcast." The knife introduced the Champion's Aura system with a progressive kill effect that Art Lead Stefan Jevremovic said took "almost a year developing" because the team "had ideas for the Champion's Aura in 2021 we weren't able to create in time." The butterfly knife has a gold glowing outline when the player holds the most kills in the match (no ties). Every 5 kills, red crystal shards incrementally fill the blade, maxing out at 25 kills. At 25 kills while top fragging, a hidden custom inspect animation triggers, described as embodying "what it means to be a champion." Jevremovic added: "The player may not get to see their skin fully in every single game, but when they do, it will feel that much more satisfying." The design was inspired by the Champions 2022 color palette, music video, and logo, with the VCT spark logo appearing on the back of the weapon. Features 3 upgrade levels. This skin will never return to the rotating store or Night Market. ### Champions Vandal Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/champions-vandal-keychain-9cm Champions Vandal keychain with the exclusive tournament-edition design. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Celebrates Valorant esports. Lore: EP 3: Reflection, Act 3 · November 24, 2021 · 2,675 VP (individually) / 6,263 VP (full bundle). The first ever Champions weapon skin in VALORANT history, released to celebrate the inaugural VALORANT Champions tournament in Berlin (December 1 to 12, 2021), won by Acend. The Vandal features a predominantly gold, black, and white design with a touch of red, with the word "CHAMPIONS" written prominently on the side of the weapon. Structurally, it is very similar to the default Vandal and does not have unique reload or equip animations, which was an intentional design choice. A dev commented on Reddit that "we very much went with this skin having features that celebrate greatness and aspirational play, much like being a champion. That's why so much is tied to frags." One player described it as "a default Vandal going super saiyan 3 when you, the player, goes super saiyan 3 in an actual game," to which the dev responded "I LOVE the super saiyan comparison! Never thought to compare it to that, but it works!" The skin introduced the Champion's Aura, a gold highlight that activates when the player is the top fragger, causing the "CHAMPIONS" text to glow. Inspecting the weapon plays the instrumental version of "Die For You" by Grabbitz, the first ever official VALORANT Champions anthem. The finisher is widely considered one of the best in the game: a black sphere appears with a VCT symbol throwing out electric bolts while the anthem plays. If the player walks into the sphere while inspecting and looks up, the sky turns red and a giant Brimstone appears holding the weight on his shoulders, recreating a scene directly from the music video. Features 4 upgrade levels: Level 1 custom model, Level 2 VCT symbol muzzle flash, Level 3 finisher and kill banner, Level 4 Champion's Aura. No color variants. 50% of net proceeds were split equally among the 16 participating teams. The bundle generated US$18.7 million in total revenue during its 20 day availability, with each team receiving approximately US$585,000. Available only from November 24 to December 12, 2021. Will never return to the store or Night Market. ### Elderflame dagger Price: $28.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/elderflame-dagger Full-size Elderflame Dagger melee replica featuring the legendary dragon-bone blade with organic, flame-inspired curves. Comes with sleeve. A centerpiece for any gaming collection. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 1 · July 10, 2020 · 4,950 VP. Part of VALORANT's first and only Ultra Edition skin line. The Elderflame collection was internally codenamed "Dragon" for over a year, with the concept dating back to 2015 and the first concept art by senior artist Timur Mutsaev arriving in 2018 under the name "Elemental Dragon." Art Lead Sean Marino's consistent response to anyone asking when they'd make it was "we are not ready to make Dragon." Production took 10 months once greenlit. The team established four core design pillars: Dark and Brooding, Living and Breathing, Loyal, and Lethal. The tone had to be "powerful and badass. Not cute." For the melee specifically, concept artist Denis explored several directions ranging from a dragon claw to a literal baby dragon. The baby dragon was scrapped because it looked like the creature was being choked and the team "felt weird about that." Once they decided the melee would not be a baby dragon, they felt it was okay to set it on fire. VFX artist Stefan Jevremovic pushed the fire and smoke effects as far as he could, and the result caught the attention of game designer Sal Garozzo, who came running to ask "Who made that melee?" The devs initially thought they had done something wrong since Sal rarely comments on skins unless they hurt gameplay, but it turned out he loved it. That moment made the team realize how far they could push melees compared to guns. Stefan then went back and amped up VFX on several other existing melee skins as a result. The name "Elderflame" was chosen to evoke a dragon breed that thrives and rules its own alternate fantastical world. A heated argument among roughly eight developers at Lead Designer Trevor Romleski's desk also revealed they weren't technically making a dragon but a drake, which Trevor made sure everyone knew. The collection's audio was built from recordings of a walrus, a Bengal tiger, an alligator recorded on a developer's mum's phone, and a camel. Features 3 color variants (red, blue, dark). ### Glitchpop Knife Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/glitchpop-knife-keychain-9cm Vibrant Glitchpop Knife keychain with the neon-colored, cyberpunk-inspired blade design. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Glitchpop skin line. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 2 · August 4, 2020 · 4,350 VP (individually) / 8,700 VP (full bundle). The melee from VALORANT's first Exclusive Edition cyberpunk themed skin line, and one born entirely by accident. Senior weapon artist Chris Stone revealed that a concept artist produced an unrequested but unique design called "megapunk," and the team liked the idea so much they extrapolated the entire Glitchpop aesthetic from it. Stone said "we decided to focus on how to push this skin line towards a more fun and punk aesthetic, instead of the classic gloomy and grounded cyberpunk representation we often see." The team coined the internal design philosophy "Playful but Deadly." Stone cited anime like Akira and Ghost in the Shell alongside games like Deus Ex and Ruiner as inspiration, but stressed the goal was to "create something that didn't directly reference any one of them, but felt like a new take." The Dagger is where Glitchpop's randomization element becomes most visible. As an avid Counter Strike player, Stone noted that "a common gameplay behavior in those games is pressing 1, 3, 1, 3 to switch between your primary weapons and knife pre round and post round." The team wanted to reward that habit with a skin line "born from our love of shooters and looking at how players are engaging with the game." The Dagger features 3 color variants (green, pink, bluish purple) designed so players could match their agent: "Maybe you're playing Killjoy, so you want to have a lime green one, or maybe you're playing Omen and you want the purple one." The skins feature holographic sticker projections on the weapons that balance between a "corporate feeling" and "small indie brands," plus vibrant neon lights and industrial carbon fiber textures. The original bundle included the Dagger, Frenzy, Bulldog, Judge, and Odin. Its massive popularity led to Glitchpop 2.0 (EP 2, February 2021) adding a Vandal, Phantom, Operator, Classic, and Axe, and eventually a 3.0 collection, making Glitchpop one of the few skin lines in VALORANT to receive three separate bundles. Stone and fellow artist Sean Bigham originally expressed that they would "love to do a Vandal or Phantom" in the Glitchpop style, and the community demand made it happen. ### Jett Kunai Price: $26.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/jett-kunai 17cm scaled Jett Kunai throwing knife replica with paracord-wrapped handle and KNIFE branding. Includes attached keyring. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: Not a purchasable skin. Blade Storm is Jett's ultimate ability, available since VALORANT's launch on June 2, 2020. On activation, Jett equips 5 hitscan throwing kunai. Left click throws a single knife with 100% accuracy at all times, whether running, jumping, or gliding, and fully refreshes all 5 knives on kill. Right click throws all remaining knives in a burst spread but does not refresh on kill. Deals 150 damage on headshot, 50 body, 42 legs on single fire. Burst fire has a damage falloff starting at 12 meters. Two kunai are permanently visible on Jett's character model along her right hip belt as part of her base design. The ability synergizes with her full kit: Updraft launches her into aerial angles while maintaining perfect knife accuracy, Tailwind lets her reposition between kills while staying armed, and Glide extends airtime for mobile precision plays. Originally cost 6 ultimate points, later increased to 7, and currently costs 8. The kunai have gone through multiple balance passes including a headshot multiplier reduction on burst fire from 3x to 2x and added damage falloff on right click. In lore, Jett (Han Sunwoo) is a radiant from Seoul, South Korea whose wind manipulation powers complement the precision of her blades. She was originally a chef at a family restaurant before being hunted by her Omega Earth counterpart, an event that destroyed the restaurant and changed her life. She was later recruited into the VALORANT Protocol. The Blade Storm kunai became one of the most iconic ability visuals in the game and directly inspired the Champions 2023 Kunai melee skin, which mimics its aesthetic. Jett mains commonly use Blade Storm as an eco round weapon to save credits while still having lethal firepower, making the kunai as much a strategic tool as a signature visual. ### Jett Kunai Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/jett-kunai-keychain Iconic Jett Kunai throwing knife keychain with the sleek, aerodynamic blade design. Metal alloy collectible with keyring. A must-have for Jett mains. Lore: Not a purchasable skin. Blade Storm is Jett's ultimate ability, available since VALORANT's launch on June 2, 2020. On activation, Jett equips 5 hitscan throwing kunai. Left click throws a single knife with 100% accuracy at all times, whether running, jumping, or gliding, and fully refreshes all 5 knives on kill. Right click throws all remaining knives in a burst spread but does not refresh on kill. Deals 150 damage on headshot, 50 body, 42 legs on single fire. Burst fire has a damage falloff starting at 12 meters. Two kunai are permanently visible on Jett's character model along her right hip belt as part of her base design. The ability synergizes with her full kit: Updraft launches her into aerial angles while maintaining perfect knife accuracy, Tailwind lets her reposition between kills while staying armed, and Glide extends airtime for mobile precision plays. Originally cost 6 ultimate points, later increased to 7, and currently costs 8. The kunai have gone through multiple balance passes including a headshot multiplier reduction on burst fire from 3x to 2x and added damage falloff on right click. In lore, Jett (Han Sunwoo) is a radiant from Seoul, South Korea whose wind manipulation powers complement the precision of her blades. She was originally a chef at a family restaurant before being hunted by her Omega Earth counterpart, an event that destroyed the restaurant and changed her life. She was later recruited into the VALORANT Protocol. The Blade Storm kunai became one of the most iconic ability visuals in the game and directly inspired the Champions 2023 Kunai melee skin, which mimics its aesthetic. Jett mains commonly use Blade Storm as an eco round weapon to save credits while still having lethal firepower, making the kunai as much a strategic tool as a signature visual. ### Oni Claw Price: $34.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/oni-claw Scaled Oni Claw replica featuring the fearsome purple demon-inspired blade with Japanese oni styling. Includes attached keyring. A striking display piece. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 1 · July 22, 2020 · 3,550 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). One of the earliest Premium melee skins in VALORANT and one of the strangest melee designs in the game. The Oni Claw is a double bladed handheld weapon shaped like a Japanese Oni mask. In Japanese folklore, Oni are a type of yokai (demon spirit), ogre, or troll believed to ward off evil spirits and protect their users from harm. The entire Oni collection is heavily inspired by ancient Japanese samurai culture and mythology, with Oni masks at its core. A combination of 3D renders and traditional 2D anime style animation bring the mask spirits and their effects to life across the bundle. The Oni set was one of the first skin bundles added after the game left Closed Beta, arriving just weeks after launch alongside Elderflame as one of the earliest Premium lines to establish what VALORANT skins could be. The original bundle included the Claw, Phantom, Guardian, Bucky, and Shorty. The finisher turns enemies into a ghost wearing an Oni mask, chained to the ground by samurai blades. The Oni Phantom from this bundle became one of the most popular Phantom skins in the game and remained a community favorite for years, directly fueling demand for more Oni content. Features 3 color variants originally named Black, Green, and White, later renamed to Kumo, Hana, and Tsubame with the release of Oni 2.0 in Episode 6. The Claw was eventually succeeded by the Onimaru Kunitsuna katana in the Oni 2.0 bundle (March 2023), which was described as "a major upgrade from the original Oni Claw while featuring similar light trails depending on the color of the equipped variant." Despite being nearly six years old, the Oni Claw remains a recognizable and iconic melee in VALORANT's history as one of the skins that helped define the game's cosmetic identity early on. ### Onimaru Kunitsuna Price: $29.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/onimaru-kunitsuna Full-size Onimaru Kunitsuna katana-style melee replica featuring the traditional Japanese blade with red handle wrap. Authentic styling, perfect for display or cosplay. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 6: Revelation, Act 2 · March 7, 2023 · 5,350 VP. The centerpiece of the Oni 2.0 bundle and the most expensive non limited time Premium Edition melee in VALORANT at launch (standard Premium melees cost 3,550 VP). Named after a real Japanese sword, the Onimaru Kunitsuna is one of the legendary Tenka Goken ("Five Swords Under Heaven"), five of the greatest swords in Japanese history. The real Onimaru was forged during the Kamakura Period (1185 to 1333) by the blacksmith Awataguchi Kunitsuna. According to legend, the sword's owner Hojo Tokiyori, regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, was tormented by a demon appearing in his dreams. One day the sword mysteriously fell from its stand on its own and sliced the leg off a nearby object, revealing a demon carving that looked exactly like the one in his nightmares. After that, the demon never returned. The sword was named Onimaru ("Demon Sword") for slaying the oni. The real blade is owned by the Japanese Imperial Family and is rarely displayed publicly. In VALORANT, the Onimaru Kunitsuna stays sheathed at level 1, which some players found visually underwhelming, but inspecting it at level 2 unleashes one of the most elaborate melee animations in the game. The devs noted the katana uses "brand new elements" and is not copied from the existing RGX katana. It has a unique interaction with agent Yoru: if Yoru has the Onimaru Kunitsuna equipped, the mask he pulls out during his ultimate Dimensional Drift changes to an Oni mask instead of his own. The Oni 2.0 bundle originally planned to include a Sheriff skin, but the devs scrapped it because they felt the equip animation (pulling the nose of the Oni mask) was not appropriate, replacing it with the Frenzy instead. Features 2 upgrade levels and 3 color variants. Shortly after release the community dubbed it "pay to lose" because the long sheathed katana model could potentially reveal the player's position around corners, a controversy that generated significant discussion but no changes from Riot. ### Prelude to Chaos Vandal Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/prelude-to-chaos-keychain-9cm Dark Prelude to Chaos weapon keychain with an edgy, battle-worn aesthetic. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant skin line. Lore: EP 5: Dimension, Act 1 · June 22, 2022 · 2,175 VP (individually) / 8,700 VP (full bundle). Part of the Exclusive Edition Prelude to Chaos bundle, a skin line born directly from the success of Reaver. Associate Art Director Sean Marino said "we noticed that a lot of players loved the Reaver skins but we didn't have a sci fi skin that hit the same dark tone as Reaver. We literally asked ourselves, 'what would edgelords who love sci fi want in a skin? What would it feel like to kill a demon?'" The result was a dark, edgy science fiction theme that blends futuristic tech with fantasy horror, featuring a sci fi purple and black color scheme with golden accents and electric animations. Marino added that "looking at Reaver, the audio and animations were what sold the power fantasy the most, so we invested a lot into custom animations and sounds for the reload, equip, idle, and inspect." The Vandal features a glowing power source on the weapon model and electric guitar kill sounds that became a signature of the line. The bundle includes the Vandal, Operator, Stinger, Shorty, and the Blade of Chaos Sword, a two handed melee. The Prelude to Chaos collection (EP 5) was notably the only Exclusive Edition non limited time standard collection to launch without player cards, an oddity that was later corrected when a player card was added to the V25 bundle. Features 4 upgrade levels and multiple color variants. The skin line's popularity led to Prelude to Chaos 2.0 in September 2025, which kept the electric guitar kill sounds and the same model style while adding updated visual effects, including a glowing power source that shifts color from blue to purple during movement and a reload animation where the power source breaks apart and is replaced by hand. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Prime Axe Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/prime-axe-keychain-8cm Golden Prime Axe keychain with the iconic angular blade and elegant geometric styling. 8cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Prime skin line. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 1 · June 2, 2020 · 3,550 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). The first axe melee in VALORANT history and the first melee skin Art Lead Sean Marino personally worked on. Marino shared on ArtStation that "this was the first melee skin that I worked on for Valorant. Having newly established archetypes for different kinds of melee weapons, this was one of the first in a set of the new 'Aggressive' melee types that would allow for first person overhand swings for a melee weapon." The Prime Axe was used alongside a shortsword and a hammer as the main templates to determine how many different melee types the game could support, making it foundational to how all future melee skins were categorized and animated. Marino also revealed that "the glass and emissive strips that turn on when you equip were a last minute addition to the model to present an opportunity for upgrading or evolution," meaning the skin's signature glowing elements almost didn't exist. Released alongside the game's official launch on June 2, 2020 as part of the original Prime bundle, the first Premium Edition skin line in VALORANT alongside Sovereign. The Prime collection set the benchmark for what VALORANT skins could be, introducing custom VFX, custom sound effects, and a unique finisher animation for the first time. The Axe carries the same white and gold geometric design with a neck and blade of solid gold. The original Prime Axe did not launch with color variants, and when players asked about them, Producer Preeti Khanolkar responded "unfortunately we aren't doing chroma variants on the Prime Axe. Maybe in the future, but no plans right now." The Prime//2.0 collection released in March 2021 later introduced its own Axe (the Glitchpop EP 2 Axe was a separate line) along with 4 color variants (red, blue, gold, brown), giving the Prime melee archetype the customization players had originally requested. Part of the bundle alongside the Vandal, Ghost, Spectre, and Guardian. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Prime Classic Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/prime-classic-keychain-5cm Prime Classic pistol keychain with the signature purple and gold futuristic design. 5cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Prime skin line. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 1 · June 2, 2020 · 1,775 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). Part of the original Prime collection released on VALORANT's launch day, alongside the Vandal, Spectre, Guardian, and Axe. The Prime Classic carries the same white and gold geometric design with purple accents that defined the entire line, with the heavy gold plating hinting at royalty or ancient Rome. The Prime collection was one of the first two Premium Edition bundles in VALORANT (alongside Sovereign) and set the benchmark for what skins could be by introducing custom VFX, sound effects, and a finisher animation for the first time. The design took inspiration from sports cars, emphasizing sleek, futuristic lines and clean geometry. The Prime Classic benefits from being the default sidearm that every player starts with in pistol rounds, giving it maximum visibility in every single match. The crisp, satisfying firing audio that made the Prime Vandal legendary carries over to the Classic, giving players the same "placebo aim boost" feel that led to the community meme "Prime makes you aim better." The finisher levitates the enemy before dissolving them into golden geometric particles, one of the most instantly recognizable death animations in the game. Features 3 color variants (blue, green, orange) alongside the default white and gold. Before patch v8.07, the Prime Classic had a bug where its firing SFX would break if the skin was upgraded, alongside several other skins including Glitchpop, Elderflame Operator, and Ion Sheriff. This was later fixed. Part of the Prime 1.0 bundle that covered the essential loadout weapons. Between Prime 1.0 and Prime//2.0 (March 2021), the line eventually covered nearly every weapon class in the game, making Prime one of the most comprehensive and versatile skin families in VALORANT. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Prime Karambit Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/prime-karambit-keychain-8cm Stunning Prime Karambit keychain with the sleek golden curved blade and geometric accents. 8cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Prime skin line. Lore: EP 2: Formation, Act 2 · March 2, 2021 · 3,550 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). The first karambit introduced in the Prime skin line and the melee that single handedly forced Riot to develop an entirely new game feature. At level 1, the Prime//2.0 Karambit uses the standard "assassin" equip animation, a satisfying spinning flip that players could spam repeatedly. When upgraded to level 2, the spinning equip was replaced with a thumb flick open animation inspired by a real life morphing karambit, plus added electric VFX. The community was immediately split. Team Liquid pro player Mendo tweeted "Pro Tip: DO NOT UPGRADE THE Prime 2.0 KNIFE. The pullout animation on the non upgraded version is SO much smoother than the upgraded version, keep in mind you can't revert the upgrade so be careful when you purchase it." The backlash was significant enough that Producer Preeti Khanolkar announced a "dev chat with the community" within days. In a Reddit Q&A, Khanolkar and Art Lead Sean Marino explained their reasoning: "For Level 2, we decided to create a unique equip that we thought would be more exciting based on feedback that you all love the unique equip animations we've done on other skins. We moved the spammability of the equip from Level 1 to the inspect animation, so you'd still get the same spin it on your finger feel AND get an equip that feels special on Level 2. Hey, we thought it was a win win." They said they would not change the existing skin because "some players did purchase/upgrade that skin due to its existing design" and altering it would upset those players. Instead, the controversy directly led them to commit to building a skin level toggle system, which Marino said they were "prioritizing the development of for this year." He also acknowledged "taste is subjective and you all won't always like something we think is cool. This was a good reminder" and said they would apply the lesson to future karambits. Part of the Prime//2.0 bundle alongside the Phantom, Odin, Frenzy, and Bucky. Features 4 color variants (red, blue, gold, brown). The finisher summons a bull that throws the enemy into the air before they burst into golden particles. Despite the controversy, the Prime//2.0 Karambit remained one of the most popular melees in the game, and the level toggle system it inspired became a widely used quality of life feature across all upgradeable skins. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Prime Phantom Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/prime-phantom-keychain-9cm Elegant Prime Phantom keychain with the clean white and gold futuristic design. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Prime skin line. Lore: EP 2: Formation, Act 2 · March 2, 2021 · 1,775 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). Officially the Prime//2.0 Phantom, part of the sequel to the original Prime collection that launched with the game in June 2020. The original Prime bundle was one of the most requested skin lines to receive a Phantom variant, and its absence from the first set was a constant point of community feedback. Prime//2.0 was described as the "2021 evolution of the original Prime set that players love," featuring brand new models and upgraded features such as exhaust ports for additional firing effects. Where the original Prime collection took design inspiration from sports cars, the 2.0 set looked to hypercars, pushing the sleek, futuristic aesthetic further. The Phantom carries the same white, gold, and blue geometric design language with black grips that defined the Prime line, and shares the iconic crisp firing audio that made the Prime Vandal famous. The "Prime makes you aim better" community meme extends fully to the Phantom, with players regularly citing it as one of the best feeling Phantom skins in the game due to its clean audio feedback and minimal visual distraction. The Prime//2.0 finisher features a bull that throws its target into the air before they explode into golden particles, a departure from the original Prime's geometric dissolve. The bundle also introduced the first Prime Karambit, which became one of the most popular melee skins in the game and debuted the karambit archetype's iconic spinning equip animation at level 1 (a feature that later sparked community backlash when upgrading to level 2 replaced it with a different animation, prompting the devs to eventually develop a level toggling system). Features 4 color variants (red, blue, gold, brown). The Prime//2.0 bundle includes the Phantom, Odin, Frenzy, Bucky, and Karambit. The Prime Phantom was one of the most anticipated skin additions in VALORANT's early history and remains a top tier Phantom pick across all levels of play. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Prime Spectre Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/prime-spectre-keychain-8cm Prime Spectre SMG keychain with the refined white and gold angular design. 8cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Prime skin line. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 1 · June 2, 2020 · 1,775 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). Part of the original Prime collection released on VALORANT's launch day alongside the Vandal, Classic, Guardian, and Axe. The Prime bundle was one of the first two Premium Edition skin lines in the game (alongside Sovereign) and set the industry standard for VALORANT cosmetics by introducing custom VFX, sound effects, and a finisher animation for the first time. The collection's design was inspired by sports cars, emphasizing sleek, futuristic geometric lines with a white and gold color scheme suggesting royalty. The Spectre is one of the most heavily used SMGs in VALORANT, purchased nearly every force buy and anti eco round, giving the Prime Spectre constant visibility in matches. The same crisp, satisfying metallic audio that made the Prime Vandal legendary carries over to the Spectre, giving its rapid fire spray a distinctly clean and punchy sound profile that players frequently cite as making the weapon "feel" more accurate. The community meme "Prime makes you aim better" applies across the entire line, and the Spectre's high fire rate makes the audio feedback loop especially satisfying during close range sprays. The finisher levitates the enemy before dissolving them into golden geometric particles. Features 3 color variants (blue, green, orange) alongside the default white and gold. The Prime Spectre was part of the original 1.0 bundle, meaning it has been available in the game since day one of VALORANT's public release. Between the original Prime and Prime//2.0 (March 2021), the line eventually covered nearly every weapon class in the game. The Spectre was not included in Prime//2.0, making the original the only Prime version of this weapon. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Prime Vandal Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/prime-vandal-keychain Sleek Prime Vandal keychain featuring the elegant white and gold geometric design. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Prime skin line. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 1 · June 2, 2020 · 1,775 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). Released on VALORANT's official launch day alongside the Sovereign collection, making Prime one of the first two Premium Edition bundles in the game's history. The Prime bundle set the benchmark for what VALORANT skins could be. It was the first skin line to introduce custom VFX, custom sound effects, and a unique finisher animation, features that became the standard for all Premium tier skins that followed. The collection features a sleek, futuristic aesthetic built around geometric shapes, gold accents, and a white and gold color scheme suggesting a theme of royalty. The Prime Axe also marked the first time a melee skin used an axe model instead of a knife. The Prime Vandal's firing sound became legendary in the community. It has a crisp, satisfying metallic tone that many players describe as making the gun feel more accurate and responsive than the default Vandal audio. This led to the widespread community meme "Prime Vandal makes you aim better," a joke that many players genuinely believe holds some truth. The term "aimbot skin" became permanently associated with the Prime Vandal, with players and pros alike swearing they hit more headshots when using it, despite the skin having zero gameplay impact. The finisher levitates the enemy as their body breaks apart into golden geometric shapes that dissolve upward. The Prime Vandal consistently ranks as one of the top three most used Vandal skins in VALORANT across both ranked and professional play. It is one of the most recommended first purchases for new players in nearly every community discussion. Streamers and pros use it extensively, reinforcing its reputation as a clean, competitive friendly design. Features 3 color variants (blue, green, orange) alongside the default white and gold. The bundle includes the Vandal, Ghost, Spectre, Guardian, and Prime Axe. The line's success led to Prime//2.0 (March 2021), which added a Phantom, Odin, Frenzy, Bucky, and the first Prime Karambit. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Reaver Guardian Price: $24.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/reaver-guardian Scaled Reaver Guardian rifle replica with the signature purple supernatural design and detailed texturing. Includes attached keyring. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 3 · November 3, 2020 · 1,775 VP. Part of the original Reaver bundle alongside the Vandal, Sheriff, Operator, and Knife. Like the rest of the line, the Guardian first appeared during the Closed Beta as part of VALORANT's first skin prototype, codenamed "Dark Fantasy" (later "SoulStealer"), dating back to 2018. Art Lead Sean Marino cited "dark magic, runes, and vampire hunters" as core inspiration. The Guardian was pulled at launch along with the entire Reaver set because the line was never intended to return after serving as a test bed for custom models, animations, VFX, audio, and finishers. Persistent community demand ("bring back Reaver") led to the reworked re release in November 2020. The Guardian benefits from the semi auto's natural pacing, which pairs well with Reaver's deliberately slow, telekinetic animations and deep, unsettling firing audio. VFX artist Stefan Jevremovic's signature pure black muzzle flash, described as "totally black, like black black, like buh lack with maybe a hint of dark purple," hits especially hard on single taps. The satisfaction of landing a one tap headshot with the Reaver Guardian is frequently cited by the community as one of the best feelings in the game, rivaling even the Vandal version. Features 3 color variants (red, black, white) and 4 upgrade levels: Level 1 custom model and ADS reticle, Level 2 custom muzzle flash and firing audio, Level 3 glowing runes with custom reload and equip animations, Level 4 finisher and kill banner. The Reaver Guardian was also included in the Run It Back: Reaver bundle in January 2026 alongside other popular EP 1 and EP 5 Reaver skins, confirming its enduring popularity nearly six years after its original release. ### Reaver Karambit Price: $26.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/reaver-karambit Reaver Karambit melee replica featuring the curved supernatural blade with purple energy accents. Premium collectible with detailed craftsmanship, perfect for display or cosplay. Blunt, non-functional prop. Comes with a sleeve for the melee. Lore: Released in Episode 5: Dimension (August 2022) as part of the Reaver 2.0 bundle. Priced at 4,350 VP. The dev team explored many melee ideas for the second Reaver set but kept coming back to the karambit, describing it as "low key flashy and stealthy at the same time" and something they felt was "really special and desirable." Unlike the original Reaver dagger, the karambit was the first Reaver melee to ship with color variants. Art Lead Kerwin Atienza led the design under heavy scrutiny from the Premium Content team, who said their feedback would feel "very nitpicky and unfair" because Reaver had to be "just right." The white variant became an internal dev favorite, with someone on the team messaging "it is so sick holy smokes" the day the blog went live. It remains one of the most sought after karambits in VALORANT, with players regularly waiting months in the daily store rotation for a chance to buy it. ### Reaver Karambit Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/reaver-karambit-keychain Compact Reaver Karambit keychain with the iconic curved blade design and purple/gold accents. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring attachment. Inspired by the Valorant Reaver skin line. Lore: Released in Episode 5: Dimension (August 2022) as part of the Reaver 2.0 bundle. Priced at 4,350 VP. The dev team explored many melee ideas for the second Reaver set but kept coming back to the karambit, describing it as "low key flashy and stealthy at the same time" and something they felt was "really special and desirable." Unlike the original Reaver dagger, the karambit was the first Reaver melee to ship with color variants. Art Lead Kerwin Atienza led the design under heavy scrutiny from the Premium Content team, who said their feedback would feel "very nitpicky and unfair" because Reaver had to be "just right." The white variant became an internal dev favorite, with someone on the team messaging "it is so sick holy smokes" the day the blog went live. It remains one of the most sought after karambits in VALORANT, with players regularly waiting months in the daily store rotation for a chance to buy it. ### Reaver knife Price: $26.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/reaver-knife Reaver Knife melee replica with the iconic dark blade and purple supernatural accents. Comes with KNIFE branding. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 3 · November 3, 2020 · 3,550 VP. The OG Reaver melee. This assassin style dagger first appeared during the Closed Beta as part of Reaver, VALORANT's very first skin prototype dating back to 2018, originally codenamed "Dark Fantasy" (later "SoulStealer" in the files). Concept artist inspiration drew from dark magic, runes, and vampire hunters. The Beta version featured a unique "summoning" equip animation where the weapon materialized out of a magical channel, but it was removed after heavy player feedback that it was hard to tell when the weapon was ready to use. Reaver was never meant to return after launch. The devs called it "a ritual sacrifice for the greater good of VALORANT skins" since it existed purely as a prototype to test custom models, animations, VFX, audio, and finishers. But relentless community demand ("bring back Reaver") forced Riot's hand. They reworked it to post launch quality and re released it in November 2020, even designing the EP 1 Player Card to depict a group of mages performing a dark ritual to summon Reaver back from the dead. The dev team later described the dagger as "stealthy and badass," noting it was especially loved by "self identified edgelords, Omen, and Fade mains." The Reaver Knife also appears as a canonical in world item inside a display case on the map Abyss ### Reaver knife keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/reaver-knife-keychain Miniature Reaver melee knife keychain showcasing the iconic blade with purple energy accents. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Reaver skin line. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 3 · November 3, 2020 · 3,550 VP. The OG Reaver melee. This assassin style dagger first appeared during the Closed Beta as part of Reaver, VALORANT's very first skin prototype dating back to 2018, originally codenamed "Dark Fantasy" (later "SoulStealer" in the files). Concept artist inspiration drew from dark magic, runes, and vampire hunters. The Beta version featured a unique "summoning" equip animation where the weapon materialized out of a magical channel, but it was removed after heavy player feedback that it was hard to tell when the weapon was ready to use. Reaver was never meant to return after launch. The devs called it "a ritual sacrifice for the greater good of VALORANT skins" since it existed purely as a prototype to test custom models, animations, VFX, audio, and finishers. But relentless community demand ("bring back Reaver") forced Riot's hand. They reworked it to post launch quality and re released it in November 2020, even designing the EP 1 Player Card to depict a group of mages performing a dark ritual to summon Reaver back from the dead. The dev team later described the dagger as "stealthy and badass," noting it was especially loved by "self identified edgelords, Omen, and Fade mains." The Reaver Knife also appears as a canonical in world item inside a display case on the map Abyss. ### Reaver Sheriff Keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/reaver-sheriff-keychain-6cm Detailed Reaver Sheriff pistol keychain with the dark supernatural design and purple accents. 6cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Reaver skin line. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 3 · November 3, 2020 · 1,775 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). Part of the original Reaver bundle alongside the Vandal, Guardian, Operator, and Knife. Like the rest of the line, the Sheriff first appeared during the Closed Beta as part of VALORANT's first ever skin prototype, codenamed "Dark Fantasy" (later "SoulStealer" in the game files), dating back to 2018. Art Lead Sean Marino cited "dark magic, runes, and vampire hunters" as the core inspiration for the entire collection. The Sheriff was pulled at launch with the rest of the Reaver set because the line was never meant to return after serving as Riot's experimental test bed for custom models, animations, VFX, audio, and finishers. Persistent community demand forced the reworked re release in November 2020. Marino called the moment "coming back full circle." The Store team accidentally used Reaver as a placeholder thumbnail image during development, causing the skin to "haunt" the menus and fuel early rumors of its return. The EP 1 Player Card was designed to depict mages performing a dark ritual to summon Reaver back from the dead, a self aware joke by the dev team about reviving the line. As a sidearm, the Reaver Sheriff benefits from being available in pistol and eco rounds where its dark fantasy aesthetic stands out against the typically stripped down economy gameplay. VFX artist Stefan Jevremovic's signature pure black muzzle flash ("totally black, like black black, like buh lack with maybe a hint of dark purple") pairs with the Sheriff's slow, punchy fire rate to deliver one of the most satisfying one tap headshot feelings on any pistol in the game. The telekinetic reload animation and ghostly audio reverberations carry the same haunting quality as the Vandal version but feel distinct on the smaller weapon frame. Features 3 color variants (red, black, white) and 4 upgrade levels. The Reaver Sheriff was also brought back in the Run It Back: Reaver bundle in January 2026, confirming its continued popularity alongside the Vandal and Guardian nearly six years after release. Remains one of the most used Sheriff skins in the game across all ranks. ### Reaver Vandal Price: $26.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/reaver-vandal 18cm scaled Reaver Vandal weapon replica with highly detailed dark-themed rifle design and purple accents. Includes attached keyring for portable display. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 3 · November 3, 2020 · 1,775 VP. The flagship weapon of the original Reaver bundle and the skin that made the entire line famous. Reaver's concept dates back to 2018 as VALORANT's very first skin prototype, originally codenamed "Dark Fantasy" (later "SoulStealer" in the game files). Art Lead Sean Marino said the concept drew from "very classic dark fantasy themes, such as dark magic, runes, and vampire hunters." The Vandal first appeared during the Closed Beta but was pulled at launch because Reaver was never intended to return. It was designed purely as a test bed for custom models, animations, VFX, audio, and finishers. But relentless community demand ("bring back Reaver") forced Riot to rework it to post launch quality. Marino described the re release as "coming back full circle: creating the prototype, showing it to players in Closed Beta, taking it out of the game, and then reworking it for post launch release." The Store team even accidentally used Reaver as a placeholder thumbnail, causing the skin to "haunt" the menus and fuel speculation it was the next release. The devs designed the EP 1 Player Card to depict mages performing a dark ritual to summon Reaver back from the dead, a joke about themselves reviving the skin line. Reaver was designed to make the player feel like "a necromancer, a corrupted mage who summons dark magic and performs forbidden rituals in the shadows." VFX artist Stefan Jevremovic leaned into pure black for the muzzle flash, describing it as "totally black, like black black, like buh lack with maybe a hint of dark purple," something rarely done in VALORANT's skins. The ghostly reverberations, deep unsettling tones, and bell resounding on the kill banner became iconic audio signatures that players still cite as among the most satisfying in the game. Features 3 color variants (red, black, white) with the white variant being a longtime community favorite. The Reaver Vandal remains widely considered one of the best Vandal skins in VALORANT history, with pros regularly using it in esports broadcasts since its original beta appearance. ### Reaver Vandal Keychain Price: $16.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/reaver-vandal-keychain Miniature Reaver Vandal rifle keychain with intricate dark-themed detailing. 9cm metal alloy collectible with keyring. Inspired by the Valorant Reaver skin line. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 3 · November 3, 2020 · 1,775 VP. The flagship weapon of the original Reaver bundle and the skin that made the entire line famous. Reaver's concept dates back to 2018 as VALORANT's very first skin prototype, originally codenamed "Dark Fantasy" (later "SoulStealer" in the game files). Art Lead Sean Marino said the concept drew from "very classic dark fantasy themes, such as dark magic, runes, and vampire hunters." The Vandal first appeared during the Closed Beta but was pulled at launch because Reaver was never intended to return. It was designed purely as a test bed for custom models, animations, VFX, audio, and finishers. But relentless community demand ("bring back Reaver") forced Riot to rework it to post launch quality. Marino described the re release as "coming back full circle: creating the prototype, showing it to players in Closed Beta, taking it out of the game, and then reworking it for post launch release." The Store team even accidentally used Reaver as a placeholder thumbnail, causing the skin to "haunt" the menus and fuel speculation it was the next release. The devs designed the EP 1 Player Card to depict mages performing a dark ritual to summon Reaver back from the dead, a joke about themselves reviving the skin line. Reaver was designed to make the player feel like "a necromancer, a corrupted mage who summons dark magic and performs forbidden rituals in the shadows." VFX artist Stefan Jevremovic leaned into pure black for the muzzle flash, describing it as "totally black, like black black, like buh lack with maybe a hint of dark purple," something rarely done in VALORANT's skins. The ghostly reverberations, deep unsettling tones, and bell resounding on the kill banner became iconic audio signatures that players still cite as among the most satisfying in the game. Features 3 color variants (red, black, white) with the white variant being a longtime community favorite. The Reaver Vandal remains widely considered one of the best Vandal skins in VALORANT history, with pros regularly using it in esports broadcasts since its original beta appearance. ### Recon Balisong Price: $29.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/recon-balisong Full-size Recon Balisong melee replica with butterfly knife design and protective carrying case. Tactical military-inspired aesthetics with KNIFE branding. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 3: Reflection, Act 1 · August 24, 2021 · 3,550 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). The first ever butterfly knife in VALORANT. Players had been requesting a balisong since the game launched in June 2020, and Riot finally confirmed it was coming in June 2021, over a year later. Art Lead Sean Marino said "Recon naturally was one of the more highly anticipated skins we were developing due to the fact that it has a butterfly knife. We spent a lot of time looking at videos of butterfly knife tricks, seeing how other games have implemented them and really just dug deep into delivering on an awesome experience." He added that "once we had all of the animations in place it was just really fun for everyone to walk around in game spamming their equips, inspects and attacks to just watch the knife spin and flip in the character's hands." The Recon line was designed to capture what Marino described as "the fantasy of being in a more traditional modern shooter, having a gun that feels more representative of something you might see in modern combat." The collection has a military inspired, battle worn camo aesthetic that drew comparisons to Call of Duty: Warzone. The gun skins uniquely feature randomized cosmetic attachments (scopes, lasers, grips) that change each time you equip, though they have zero gameplay impact. The Balisong has 2 upgrade levels (level 2 unlocks custom flip animations) and 3 camo variants (red, blue, green). Arrived alongside Patch 3.04. Widely considered a landmark release for VALORANT melee skins, it opened the door for every butterfly knife that followed, including Champions 2022, RGX Firefly, Black.Market, and Singularity versions. ### RGX 11Z PRO Blade Price: $26.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/rgx-11z-pro-blade Full-size RGX 11z Pro melee replica with the sleek, tech-inspired blade design and futuristic accents. Perfect for display, cosplay, or gifting. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 3: Reflection, Act 2 · October 6, 2021 · 4,350 VP. The first katana melee in VALORANT history. Inspired by high end gaming hardware, the entire RGX 11z Pro line was designed to capture the feeling of playing on a powerful custom PC rig for the first time. Art Lead Kerwin Atienza wrote that "there is a gamer in every Valorant player. Our aim is to unleash that gamer within and for them to express themselves through this skinline. We wanted to capture that same feeling the first time they got their hands to play in that glorious power packed custom PC rig with the latest video card and gaming peripherals. That same feeling of prestige and bragging rights knowing you have the best in class right at your fingertips." The Blade starts at level 1 as a compact futuristic dagger, but upgrading to level 2 extends it into a full katana on equip, making it the first melee in VALORANT with a transforming animation between a short and long weapon. The skin features LED lights along the blade that change color on inspect, translucent panels showing inner mechanical components, and 4 color variants (green, blue, red, yellow). The RGX 11z Pro line also introduced several firsts for VALORANT: a per round kill counter on weapon skins (which displays "EZ" at round end before resetting), emissive wall hit decals that match your equipped LED color, and reactive gun buddies that respond when firing. The community quickly nicknamed the entire line "the Cyberpunk skins." The bundle was part of the same patch (3.07) that dropped alongside Episode 3 Act 2. ### RGX 11Z PRO FIREFLY Price: $29.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/rgx-11z-pro-firefly Full-size RGX 11z Pro Firefly melee replica with futuristic blade design. Comes with protective carrying case. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 4: Disruption, Act 3 · April 27, 2022 · 4,350 VP. The second melee added to the RGX 11z Pro line and the first RGX butterfly knife. Released roughly six months after the original RGX Blade (katana), the Firefly arrived as part of the sequel bundle alongside the Phantom, Operator, Spectre, and Classic. The popularity of the first RGX set in EP 3 directly led Riot to bring back the line with new weapons. Technical Art Manager Gabriel Joliat Bélanger said the team "wanted to go the extra mile for the Butterfly Knife's inspect sequence, where both the LED lights and the VFX smoothly cycle through the whole RGB spectrum in sync before landing on the new random color, instead of opting to implement a simple color change as we had on the previous RGX melee." This made the Firefly's inspect feel noticeably more dynamic than the Blade's simpler color swap. Like the Blade, it features 2 upgrade levels, with level 2 unlocking equip and swipe animations with full VFX, plus 3 color variants (red, blue, yellow). The EP 4 bundle also introduced a first for VALORANT: the gun buddy changes color to match your equipped variant, and when inspecting an RGX weapon the buddy's LED lights switch colors in sync, a feature never implemented in game before. Carries forward the same high end gaming PC aesthetic with LED lights, transparent panels, and spinning mechanical components designed to "annihilate in RGB." ### Riot Games keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/riot-games-keychain Official-style Valorant logo pendant keychain with the recognizable red and white emblem. 3cm pendant with chain attachment. A subtle way to represent Valorant. Lore: Not purchasable. The Riot Gun Buddy, officially named the "Fist Bump," is widely considered the rarest cosmetic in all of VALORANT. It is a small weapon accessory shaped like a single raised fist, designed in red, black, and white following the official Riot Games color scheme. It cannot be bought in the store, earned through a Battle Pass, unlocked through contracts, or obtained through any limited time event. The only way to receive one is to demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship while playing in a match with a Riot Games employee. In August 2021, Riot Paddo (Internal Events and Program Manager) revealed on Reddit that "we often give them to players that are naturally being good sports and making the game fun for their teammates." In July 2022, Riot officially clarified on their support page that the buddy can only be obtained via "positive engagement with a Riot employee, and only Riot employees." Having fun, hyping teammates up, and helping others are the behaviors Riot rewards. Not all Riot employees have "Riot" in their in game names, meaning you could play with one without knowing it. Each Rioter only has a limited number of Fist Bumps to distribute, which is what makes the buddy so scarce. Asking directly for one actually lowers your chances. Submitting a support ticket does not work. Following or DMing Rioters on social media does not work. No Rioter will ever offer to sell one, so anyone claiming otherwise is a scam. If a player receives the buddy and later engages in toxic or abusive behavior, Riot can remove it from their account. Because it is manually awarded, the Fist Bump has become a status symbol, a visual proof that Riot staff personally recognized your positive impact on the game. Many players go years without earning one. Riot designed it this way intentionally as part of their broader effort to curb toxicity in VALORANT and reward genuine sportsmanship over skill, rank, or money spent. ### Singularity Knife Price: $26.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/singularity-knife Full-size Singularity Knife melee replica featuring the otherworldly purple blade with cosmic energy design. Premium collectible with display stand. Blunt, non-functional prop. Comes with a sleeve. Lore: EP 1: Ignition, Act 3 · October 13, 2020 · 4,350 VP. Part of VALORANT's first skin line with animated moving parts. The entire Singularity concept was born after the dev team watched a viral video of a washing machine stuffed with bricks spinning out of control. Producer Preeti Khanolkar said that video gave them the one word to describe the feeling they were going for: "unstable." The team agreed Singularity was an unknown rock from another world, and the intensity would come from its instability during animations. Art Lead Sean Marino described the skin's otherworldly shape as something that "couldn't be from this planet or time in history." The knife uses the default tactical knife animation set, which drew community criticism at launch. Marino responded directly on Reddit, explaining they intentionally kept it on the base melee animation to give players who prefer that style a premium option with a new model, effects, and audio. Features 3 color variants (blue, red, purple). The Singularity Knife also appears as a canonical in world item inside a display case on the map Abyss. ### VALORANT GO! Vol.1 Knife Price: $29.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/valorant-go-vol-1-knife 17cm scaled VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 Knife replica featuring the colorful, anime-inspired blade design with protective sheath. Includes attached keyring. Blunt, non-functional prop. Lore: EP 2: Formation, Act 1 · February 17, 2021 · 3,550 VP (individually) / 8,700 VP (full bundle). The Jett themed melee from VALORANT's first anime inspired skin line. The VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 collection gave five agents a manga style makeover, pairing each with a weapon: Sage on the Ghost, Cypher on the Guardian, Killjoy on the Spectre, Reyna on the Phantom, and Jett on the Knife. Every skin in the set features animated Japanese manga art of its respective agent directly on the weapon model. The Knife carries a silver and white design with Jett's likeness rendered in a stylized anime aesthetic, making it the first melee in VALORANT to feature agent art on the weapon itself. The collection was one of the most content packed bundles at the time, with each weapon also coming with its own chibi gun buddy, unique player card, and spray, totaling five of each across the bundle. The entire set drew heavy inspiration from Japanese anime and manga culture, leaning into a more playful, colorful tone compared to the darker themed skin lines like Reaver or Elderflame. The knife uses the default tactical knife animation set and has 1 upgrade level that adds custom animation. Community reception was overwhelmingly positive, with the anime art style proving popular enough for Riot to produce a Vol. 2 (EP 3, September 2021) and eventually a Vol. 3 (in later episodes), making VALORANT GO! one of the few skin lines to receive three separate collections. The Jett knife in particular became a fan favorite among Jett mains who wanted an agent specific melee, and is commonly referred to simply as the "Jett knife" by the community. Can appear in the daily store rotation and Night Market. ### Xenohunter Knife keychain Price: $13.99 URL: https://knivesfactory.store/products/xerohunter-knife-keychain Tactical Xenohunter Knife keychain with a sharp military-inspired design. 9cm metal alloy collectible with display stand keyring. Inspired by the Valorant skin line. Lore: EP 4: Disruption, Act 3 / EP 5: Dimension, Act 1 · June 8, 2022 (some sources list June 22) · 3,550 VP (individually) / 7,100 VP (full bundle). The melee from VALORANT's Alien franchise inspired skin line. The entire Xenohunter collection is based on the science fiction horror aesthetic of films like Alien, with weapon designs that are straightforward and functional but carry a realistic, detailed, and rugged military finish. The bundle includes the Knife, Phantom, Odin, Bucky, and Frenzy. Each gun skin features a partially functional heartbeat sensor side panel that pops out when upgraded, showing a mini map and location readout. To avoid giving any perceived gameplay advantage, the sensor experiences interference when the player is inside smokes or near a site, making it purely cosmetic. The Xenohunter Knife has a notable piece of hidden history: its alternate stab animation (right click) was previously used by the base tactical knife during the Closed Beta but was removed before launch. Its inclusion in Xenohunter marks the return of that original Beta stab motion, now with additional VFX effects. The knife uses the default tactical knife animation set on primary fire with the upgraded Beta stab on alternate fire, giving it a unique feel among knives that share the standard archetype. The overall design is minimalistic and grounded compared to flashier skin lines, appealing to players who prefer a military tactical look without over the top effects. The bundle sits in the Premium Edition tier. The Phantom skin from this collection was widely considered the standout piece, with some calling it one of the cleanest Phantom skins in the game despite the bundle's more understated reception overall. Can appear in daily store rotation and Night Market. ## Blog Posts ## Policies - Shipping: https://knivesfactory.store/policies/shipping-policy - Refunds: https://knivesfactory.store/policies/refund-policy - Privacy: https://knivesfactory.store/policies/privacy-policy - Terms: https://knivesfactory.store/policies/terms-of-service