Comparison Console
Cold Steel Counter TAC I 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 Counter TAC I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 246% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$47.99Cheapest
US$165.99Most expensive
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
Kray-Ex polymer
Kray-Ex
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Fixed
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Self defenseBoot knife useClose quarters utilityGeneral duty tasks
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very sharp bladeComfortable and grippy handleDurable full tang constructionSecure sheath with good retention
Exceptional edge retentionRobust and tough bladeSecure grip even when wet or bloodyComfortable handle for long useDurable Secure-Ex sheath with secure retention
Common complaints
Sheath clip may separate from sheath under heavy useNot ideal for defensive parrying and deflecting maneuvers
Stonewashed blade finish may show cosmetic wear over time
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