Comparison Console
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V vs Kershaw Lucha
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$165.99Most expensive
US$164.95Cheapest
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
143.51 mm (5.65 in)
Blade thickness
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Kray-Ex
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
Fixed
Latch lock
Opening method
Unknown
Manual
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
FlippingEDCWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retentionRobust and tough bladeSecure grip even when wet or bloodyComfortable handle for long useDurable Secure-Ex sheath with secure retention
Smooth and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
Common complaints
Stonewashed blade finish may show cosmetic wear over time
Not shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
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