← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
Cold Steel SRK SK-5 vs Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter
Cold Steel SRK SK-5 runs a 6″ clip point blade in SK-5 Carbon; Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter runs 4.5″ of drop point in CPM-3V. The Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter is the lighter of the two by 1.80 oz.
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- Cold Steel SRK SK-5 · Clip Point6″ blade · 0.197″ spine · 8.2 oz · ~1.56″ tall (derived)
- Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter · Drop Point4.5″ blade · 0.1875″ spine · 6.4 oz · ~1.22″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.197″
0.1875″
| Spec | Cold SteelCold Steel SRK SK-5 | Cold SteelCold Steel 3V Master Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 6″ | 4.5″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.197″ | 0.1875″ |
| Overall length | 10.75″ | 9.25″ |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 6.4 oz |
| Blade shape | Clip Point | Drop Point |
| Steel | SK-5 Carbon | CPM-3V |
| Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Lock | Fixed | Fixed |
| Handle material | Kray-Ex | Kray-Ex |
| Country of origin | Taiwan | USA |
| Price band | Mid | Premium |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
SK-5 Carbon
Japanese equivalent of 1080; a tough, plain carbon steel.
CPM-3V
The toughness champion. Chosen when a blade has to be batoned or pried and breaking is unacceptable. Keep it oiled.