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Benchmade SOCP Dagger vs Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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.

Benchmade SOCP Dagger — Blade length: 81.8 mm (3.22 in)Benchmade SOCP Dagger — Overall length: 184.2 mm (7.25 in)Benchmade SOCP Dagger — Blade thickness: 4.45 mm (0.18 in)Benchmade SOCP Dagger — Weight: 62.37 g (2.20 oz)Benchmade SOCP Dagger — Retail price: US$125Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V — Blade length: 114.3 mm (4.50 in)Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V — Overall length: 234.95 mm (9.25 in)Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V — Blade thickness: 4.9 mm (0.19 in)Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V — Weight: 181.44 g (6.40 oz)Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V — Retail price: US$165.99Blade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$125Cheapest
US$165.99Most expensive
Weight
62.37 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.8 mm (3.22 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.45 mm (0.18 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
Full skeletonized handle
Kray-Ex
Finish
Black oxide finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
No clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEveryday carry (EDC)RescueLaw enforcementMilitary use
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight at 62.37 g (2.12 oz)Strong, sharp 440C stainless steel bladeEffective finger ring retention designMOLLE-compatible sheath for versatile carryMade in USA with lifetime sharpening guarantee
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 finish quality considered average by some usersNo clip includedBlade can arrive dull requiring sharpening
Stonewashed blade finish may show cosmetic wear over time

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