Comparison Console
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout 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 37% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$122Cheapest
US$165.99Most expensive
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Kray-Ex
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Fixed
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty everyday carryJob site useUtility tasks
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very strong and durable designReliable Tri-Ad lockGood balance of size and weight for heavy useGood handle grip and materials
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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