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Benchmade Nimravus vs Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$250Most expensive
US$165.99Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Kray-Ex
Finish
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEveryday carrySurvivalOperational useMOLLE attachment compatibility
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High build qualityDurable and reliable after many years of useGood blade steel (154CM) with sustained sharpnessSecure grip via anodized aluminum handleWell balanced fixed bladeMOLLE sheath includedPartially serrated blade useful for rope cutting
Exceptional edge retentionRobust and tough bladeSecure grip even when wet or bloodyComfortable handle for long useDurable Secure-Ex sheath with secure retention
Common complaints
Some users report issues with factory plastic sheath durabilityHandle finish may show wear over yearsManufacturer customer service for sheath problems reported as unresponsive
Stonewashed blade finish may show cosmetic wear over time
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