A solid blade, really a decent piece of steel, but the quality of the sheath absolutely doesn't match the rest.
Cold Steel Master Tanto CPM 3V Fixed Blade Knife
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Cold Steel Master Tanto CPM 3V Fixed Blade Knife
A tactical knife with a Full Tang construction, combining the features of a survival knife and a combat knife. The Tanto-profile blade is made of CPM-3V powdered steel, which is highly resistant to wear. The blade has a satin finish. The black handle is made of Kray‑Ex material with a non-slip texture. The set includes a sheath featuring the Secure‑Ex system, which allows for convenient carrying of the knife on a belt or attached to other pieces of gear.
CPM-3V powder steel
The blade is made of CPM 3V powder-coated steel, which, although not stainless steel, offers good corrosion resistance. After heat treatment, it achieves a hardness of 58–61 HRC, providing a balance between strength, durability, and ease of sharpening.
Satin-finished Tanto profile blade
The blade, with a Tanto profile, is 152 mm long and 4.8 mm thick. It features a smooth cutting edge with a hollow grind. Its reinforced tip—with the full thickness of the spine extending almost to the very tip—ensures excellent durability. Thanks to its design, the knife is very durable and performs well during demanding tasks. The blade is coated with a satin finish, which gives it a subtle, semi-matte appearance and reduces glare.
Kray-Ex grip with non-slip texture
The knife's black handle is made of Kray-Ex with a deep texture, ensuring a secure grip even with wet or dirty hands. The knife features a full-tang construction with the blade tang running the entire length of the handle, which is only slightly narrower than the handle itself. The single-sided cross guard prevents fingers from slipping onto the blade. The handle ends with an elongated steel pommel, which can serve as a glass breaker and an improvised field tool. Additionally, there is a hole in the handle for threading a safety cord or a lanyard.
sheath in the Secure-Ex system
The sheath included with the knife in the Secure-Ex system is made of a lightweight, durable material that can withstand harsh weather conditions. The sheath holds the knife securely in place thanks to a custom-fit opening and a snap-fastening loop, which prevents it from accidentally falling out. The loop allows the sheath to be attached to a belt, and numerous holes and grommets enable multi-position attachment to a belt or other pieces of gear.
Set elements
- Cold Steel Master Tanto CPM 3V fixed blade knife
- Secure-Ex sheath
- belt loop
Main features
- Tanto-profile blade
- Full-tang construction
- Blade made of CPM-3V powder-coated steel
- Heavy-duty tip
- Blunt edges Satin finish
- High wear resistance
- Kray-Ex handle
- non-slip handle texture
- single-sided cross guard to prevent the hand from slipping
- extended steel pommel
- lanyard hole
- Secure-Ex sheath with multiple holes and grommets
- loop with a snap closure, allowing attachment to a belt or gear
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Cold Steel is a respected American brand of knives, machetes, and tactical tools, founded in 1980 in Irving, California. The company gained popularity thanks to innovative solutions such as Kraton® handles and American Tanto blades, appreciated by uniformed services and military enthusiasts. It also introduced its own steel alloys, such as San Mai III®, which provides high durability and wear resistance. Cold Steel patented the Tri-Ad™ Lock blade locking mechanism, which guarantees safe use. The brand works with respected knifemakers, including the company's founder Lynn C. Thompson and Andrew Demko, whose passion and experience contribute to the high quality of the products.
| Type | Fixed blade |
|---|---|
| Style | Survival-outdoor |
| Blade length | 152 mm |
| Blade thickness | 4.8 mm |
| Blade profile | Tanto |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Very good |
| Corrosion resistance | Medium |
| Lock type | Fixed blade |
| Overall length | 292 mm |
| Main color | Black |
| Blade material | CPM-3V |
| Opening method | Fixed blade |
| Handle | Kray-Ex |
| Clip for carrying | No |
| Holster included | Yes |
| Weight | 269 g |
| EAN | 705442020257 |
| Manufacturer code | CS-13PBN |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| EAN |
Secure-Ex
Secure-Ex is a system developed by Cold Steel, designed for the safe storage and convenient carrying of knives and tools. Sheaths made with this technology are lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant, making them suitable even for intensive use. They hold the knife securely in the sheath while allowing for quick and smooth draw. The system has a modular design - the sheaths can be supplemented with various fasteners, such as buckles, clips (e.g., C-Clip) or ball chains. This allows the knife to be worn on a belt, around the neck, or in other configurations, according to the user's preferences.
Kray-Ex
Kray-Ex is a synthetic polymer with a rubber-like structure used by Cold Steel to manufacture knife handles. It is characterized by high adhesion and anti-slip properties, ensuring a secure grip even in high humidity, low temperatures, and with dirty hands. The material is flexible and absorbs shocks well, which increases comfort of use. Kray-Ex is also resistant to cracking, abrasion, chemicals, and adverse weather conditions, making handles made of this material durable and virtually maintenance-free. Cold Steel uses it in tactical, survival, and utility knives.
CPM 3V
CPM 3V is a premium powder tool steel produced by Crucible Industries, known for its high resistance to impact, fracture, and wear. It contains 0.8% carbon, 7.5% chromium, and additions of molybdenum (1.3%), vanadium (2.75%), manganese (up to 1%), and silicon (up to 1%) additives, which improve wear resistance and structural stability. After heat treatment, it achieves a hardness of 58-61 HRC, providing a balance between strength, durability, and ease of sharpening. Although CPM 3V is not stainless steel, it offers good corrosion resistance and is widely used in the manufacture of military, survival, and hunting knives. It is suitable for intensive use in harsh conditions, combining high wear resistance, better ductility, and longer edge retention compared to other tool steels.
Satin
Satin finishing is one of the most popular blade finishes, achieved by grinding the steel with fine-grained abrasives. Parallel micro-scratches remain on the surface, giving the knife a technical, matte appearance. Satin finishing has both aesthetic and practical significance - a smoothed blade is easier to clean, and the slightly reduced friction promotes smoother cutting. Depending on the direction and intensity of polishing, different effects are achieved - from a matte finish to an almost mirror-like finish. Satin is valued in both utility and collector's knives because it emphasizes the structure and quality of the steel while maintaining functionality.
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