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Benchmade Onslaught vs Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$185Most expensive
US$165.99Cheapest
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
G10 over stainless steel liners
Kray-Ex
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Fixed
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Not best for
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Exceptional edge retentionRobust and tough bladeSecure grip even when wet or bloodyComfortable handle for long useDurable Secure-Ex sheath with secure retention
Common complaints
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry
Stonewashed blade finish may show cosmetic wear over time
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