Comparison Console
Cold Steel AD-15 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 AD-15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V 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$160Cheapest
US$165.99Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
Kray-Ex
Finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Fixed
Opening method
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Unknown
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useHunting
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and secure Scorpion Lock mechanismDurable blade steels (CPM-S35VN or AUS 10A)Comfortable and sturdy handle materialsGood balance of portability and strength
Exceptional edge retentionRobust and tough bladeSecure grip even when wet or bloodyComfortable handle for long useDurable Secure-Ex sheath with secure retention
Common complaints
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
Stonewashed blade finish may show cosmetic wear over time
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