Comparison Console
Cold Steel AD-10 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 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% 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.
Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-10 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$180Most expensive
US$165.99Cheapest
Weight
197.4 g (6.96 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
224 mm (8.82 in)Shortest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Kray-Ex
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Fixed
Opening method
Thumb studs
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor TasksHeavy Use Cutting Tasks
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField Dressing GameCamp Chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Extremely Solid Lockup With No Blade PlaySmooth And Easy DeploymentRobust Blade And Handle ConstructionComfortable Handle With Good GripGood Edge Retention With S35VN Steel
Exceptional Edge RetentionRobust And Tough BladeSecure Grip Even When Wet Or BloodyComfortable Handle For Long UseDurable Secure Ex Sheath With Secure Retention
Common complaints
Stiff Lock Release Requiring Significant PressureJimping Edges Could Be SmootherMinor Fit And Finish Issues On Production Models Compared To Handmade Demko Versions
Stonewashed Blade Finish May Show Cosmetic Wear Over Time
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