Comparison Console
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V vs Zero Tolerance 0350BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0350BW 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 15% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0350BW stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Master Hunter CPM-3V stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 22% 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$165.99Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
82.5 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
4.9 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V High Carbon Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Kray-Ex
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Blackwash (Tungsten DLC BlackWash coating)
Lock type
Fixed
Liner Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper with SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Unknown
4-way reversible metal pocket clip (tip-up/down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingBushcraftSurvivalField dressing gameCamp chores
Everyday carryTactical useWork
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
Strong, durable blade steel S30VGood ergonomics and secure grip with G10 handleAmbidextrous opening and clip optionsRobust liner lock and SpeedSafe assisted opening
Common complaints
Stonewashed blade finish may show cosmetic wear over time
Heavier than some compact foldersDiscontinued model, limited availability
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