Comparison Console
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 4.0 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 Engage 4.0 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$229.99Most expensive
US$165.99Cheapest
Weight
187.1 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
208.1 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
119.13 mm (4.69 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
Black G10
Kray-Ex
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Atlas Lock
Fixed
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Unknown
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryDaily cutting tasksOutdoor adventures
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retentionCorrosion resistanceDurability of handle materialSmooth blade deploymentAmbidextrous operationSecure lock mechanism
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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