Comparison Console
CIVIVI Starflare vs Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$148Cheapest
US$165.99Most expensive
Weight
171.8 g (6.06 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
200.9 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
117.1 mm (4.61 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
Aluminium
Kray-Ex
Finish
Satin, Blackwashed, Damascus options
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button Lock
Fixed
Opening method
Thumbstud, Button opener
Unknown
Clip type
Deep Carry Clip, reversible, tip up, right hand
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDC tasks: draw cuts, cutting rope, whittling, chopping food, fine tasks
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and ergonomic aluminium handleSharp wharncliffe Nitro-V bladeSmooth deployment with button lock and thumbstudDeep carry reversible pocket clipUnique space-age styling
Exceptional edge retentionRobust and tough bladeSecure grip even when wet or bloodyComfortable handle for long useDurable Secure-Ex sheath with secure retention
Common complaints
Unknown
Stonewashed blade finish may show cosmetic wear over time
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