Comparison Console
Cold Steel Espada Large 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 29% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Large stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 32% 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$249.99Most expensive
US$165.99Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Handle material
G10 and 7075 Aluminum
Kray-Ex
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Fixed
Opening method
Thumb Disk (patented Demko Thumb Plate)
Unknown
Clip type
Steel pocket clip mounted at butt end
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UsePocket Sword Style Cutting Tasks
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField Dressing GameCamp Chores
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Large, Robust Blade With Excellent Edge RetentionSmooth And Quick Deployment With Thumb DiskStrong And Reliable Tri Ad LockErgonomic Handle With Secure Grip
Exceptional Edge RetentionRobust And Tough BladeSecure Grip Even When Wet Or BloodyComfortable Handle For Long UseDurable Secure Ex Sheath With Secure Retention
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy At 9 Oz.Large Size May Not Be Discreet For All Users
Stonewashed Blade Finish May Show Cosmetic Wear Over Time
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