Comparison Console
Cold Steel American Lawman 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 American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$156.99Cheapest
US$165.99Most expensive
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Kray-Ex
Finish
Black DLC coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Fixed
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Law Enforcement UseTactical TasksOutdoor Tasks
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField Dressing GameCamp Chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth Action And Solid LockupExceptional Edge Retention And ToughnessAmbidextrous Design And Reliable Locking MechanismDurable And Lightweight G 10 HandleGood Value For Price
Exceptional Edge RetentionRobust And Tough BladeSecure Grip Even When Wet Or BloodyComfortable Handle For Long UseDurable Secure Ex Sheath With Secure Retention
Common complaints
Lock Bar Pressure Can Be StiffNo Traditional Detent To Fully Secure Closed BladeOdd Pocket Clip Design Requiring Swapping For Left Hand CarryMinor Fit And Finish Issues
Stonewashed Blade Finish May Show Cosmetic Wear Over Time
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