--- product_id: 60076451 title: "Master Hunter 4.5\" CPM 3V Drop Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75\" Kray-Ex Handle Hunting Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath" brand: "cold steel" price: "1899 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/60076451-master-hunter-4-5-cpm-3v-drop-point-razor-sharp store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # 4.75" Kray-Ex handle with anti-slip grip 4.5" CPM 3V ultra-tough blade 5mm thick spine for max durability Master Hunter 4.5" CPM 3V Drop Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Kray-Ex Handle Hunting Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** 1899 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Master the wild with precision and power – your ultimate hunting edge awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Master Hunter 4.5" CPM 3V Drop Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Kray-Ex Handle Hunting Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** 1899 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/60076451-master-hunter-4-5-cpm-3v-drop-point-razor-sharp) ## Best For - cold steel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cold steel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic Grip:** Shock-absorbent Kray-Ex handle with deep checkering guarantees secure, fatigue-free use even in wet or gloved conditions. - • **Versatile Carry:** Secure-Ex sheath adapts to multiple carry styles, keeping your blade safe and accessible wherever the hunt takes you. - • **Unmatched Durability:** Robust 5mm thick blade spine ensures strength and stiffness for demanding field tasks without bending. - • **Razor-Sharp Precision:** Hand-honed CPM 3V steel blade slices effortlessly through toughest hides and materials. - • **Lightweight Powerhouse:** At just 6.4 oz, this fixed blade knife balances strength and portability for all-day comfort and performance. ## Overview The COLD STEEL Master Hunter is a premium fixed blade hunting knife featuring a 4.5-inch hand-honed CPM 3V steel blade with a robust 5mm thick spine for exceptional strength. Its 4.75-inch shock-absorbent Kray-Ex handle offers a secure, non-slip grip in all conditions, while the adaptable Secure-Ex sheath ensures versatile, safe carry. Lightweight yet durable, this knife is engineered for professional hunters and outdoor enthusiasts demanding reliable performance in field dressing, skinning, and carving tasks. ## Description COLD STEEL 3V MASTER HUNTER FIXED BLADE KNIFE: The Master Hunter features an extra broad American CPM 3-V High Carbon Steel blade honed by hand to a razor sharpness that has to be felt to be believed. The Master Hunter's curved cutting edge slices effortlessly through even the toughest hide, while its stout but sharp drop point makes field dressing and skinning a breeze. The spine of the blade is a full 3/16" thick to allow for the necessary strength and stiffness to field dress and skin even the biggest animals. The grip is specially designed to promote long use without fatigue. Made of the shock-absorbent Kray-Ex, and featuring our deeply checkered surface, it won't slip no matter how cold, wet, or bloody your hands get, and it will give you a positive and secure purchase on your blade even when wearing thick gloves. Plus, Kray-Ex has especially enduring advantages for a hunter, in that it will never rot, shrink, crack, splinter, or mildew, and is completely impervious to even the harshest weather. For safety, the Master Hunter comes in an adaptable and versatile Secure-Ex sheath. It is a perfect companion for a dedicated hunter who deserves the very best. Review: Excellent camp or hunting knife. Not a survival knife. - You’ll be hard pressed to find another 3V Steel knife this size in this price range. The handle is very comfortable and the Master Hunter features a thick, tough blade with a drop point design that makes it perfect for processing animals (ideally paired with a fillet knife) after harvest as well as feather sticking, carving, and even food preparation. For example we lost one of my tent stakes so I carved a new one in 5 minutes out of a stick I found with the Master Hunter. The flat grind on the blade makes it excellent for slicing and carving and bushcraft (I could absolutely make a snare or trap with it in an emergency), and the spine is great for throwing sparks with a ferro rod fire starter. However this knife simply isn’t quite big enough for chopping wood thicker than 1-2 inches, or batonning larger pieces of firewood. Also, the 3V super steel is ultra tough but because of that it takes 3-4x as long to sharpen as, for example, 1095 steel. Oh, and you’ll need to sharpen it because the factory edge isn’t that sharp. It took every bit of 20 minutes on my Warthog V-Sharp II system to get a good 25° edge on this knife. If it gets dulled out in the back country, you can forget about sharpening it on a river stone or something. That being said, I can process an entire animal, even a giant boar, with the Master Hunter without having to stop and re-sharpen. Also the excellent, comfortable, grippy handle means that you you can be quite dexterous with the knife, even if your hands are wet but that you can’t use the back of the handle for hammering. It comes with a very nice adjustable sheath that you can mount just about anywhere in any configuration. In short, the Master Hunter is, no surprise, an incredible hunting knife; no more and no less. The Master Hunter could absolutely be part of a great survival system if paired with a Silky saw, hatchet, machete, etc. but it is not a stand-alone survival knife. For a stand-alone survival knife I’d really recommend something that starts at about 7 inches with my personal favorite being the excellent Becker BK9. Review: Fix the sheath, and enjoy this great knife. - Such an easy fix...in about five minutes you can custom tune the release tension by heating the top of the sheath using a hair dryer with the knife in place, and just letting it cool. After heating both sides, being careful not to melt the plastic, you should have no problem getting that snug fit that allows the blade to be drawn, but holds the knife securely in place. Yeah, it should have come that way...but you don't need to go buy a sheath unless you want something completely different anyway. I thought knives like this were intended for people that were resourceful, with some basic skills. Having heard of micro chipping of the Italian 3V steel in a couple of reviews here I tested the blade with some moderate carving on some hard maple when the knife arrived, and it held up without any damage at all. Actually, I was impressed with the performance, as well as the sharpness of the factory edge. My other Cold Steel camp knife is a 30 odd year old SRK in Carbon V, and as much as I like it, this Master Hunter is a little more versatile, not quite as heavy duty, and a better overall camp knife for slicing and such. Master Hunters with 3V blades are getting hard to find, but I'd expect the San Mai version to be similar, a great size, comfortable handle, light weight, with blade geometry that cuts well, but isn't at all delicate. ## Features - CPM 3V BLADE - The Master Hunter boasts an extra broad CPM 3V steel blade; This blade is hand-honed to an exceptional sharpness, ensuring it can effortlessly slice through even the toughest hides; Its stone-wash finish adds durability and aesthetic appeal - ROBUST DESIGN - Designed for strength and stiffness, the blade spine is a full 5 mm thick, providing the necessary robustness for demanding field dressing and skinning tasks; This ensures the blade can handle the toughest jobs without bending or breaking - KRAY-EX HANDLE - The Master Hunter's handle is crafted from shock-absorbent Kray-Ex, designed to minimize user fatigue during extended use; Its deeply checkered surface ensures a secure grip in cold, wet, or bloody conditions, and even with thick gloves - SECURE-EX SHEATH - For safety and convenience, the Master Hunter comes with a Secure-Ex sheath; This sheath is designed to adapt to various carrying methods, making it an ideal companion for dedicated hunters who demand reliability and performance - SPECIFICATIONS - Weight: 6.4 oz (181.4 g); Blade Thickness: 5 mm; Blade Length: 4.5"; Blade Steel: CPM 3V; Handle Length/Material: 4.75" Kray-Ex; Overall Length: 9.25"; Knife Type: Fixed; Blade Shape: Drop Point; Additional Features: Secure-Ex Sheath ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B079P91BP4 | | Age Range Description | 18+ yrs | | Best Sellers Rank | #95,374 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #177 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives | | Blade Edge | Straight | | Blade Length | 4.5 Inches | | Blade Material | Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel | | Blade Shape | Drop Point | | Brand Name | Cold Steel | | Color | Black | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (126) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442018124 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Kray-Ex | | Included Components | Knife, Sheath | | Is Product Cordless | Yes | | Item Length | 9.25 Inches | | Item Type Name | Cold Steel, Master Hunter Fixed Knife, 4.5" Drop Point, Black | | Item Weight | 0.35 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Cold Steel | | Model Name | Master Hunter 4.5" CPM 3V Drop Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Kray-Ex Handle Hunting Fixed Blade Knife | | Model Number | 36CB | | Power Source | hand_powered | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Skinning | | Reusability | Reusable | | Special Features | Manual | | Style | Master Hunter Fixed Blade | | Theme | Hunting | | UPC | 705442018124 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** 18+ yrs - **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Kray-Ex - **Included Components:** Knife, Sheath - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Skinning - **Special Feature:** Manual - **Style:** Master Hunter Fixed Blade ## Images ![Master Hunter 4.5" CPM 3V Drop Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Kray-Ex Handle Hunting Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jIcztJWpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent camp or hunting knife. Not a survival knife. *by L***L on October 18, 2022* You’ll be hard pressed to find another 3V Steel knife this size in this price range. The handle is very comfortable and the Master Hunter features a thick, tough blade with a drop point design that makes it perfect for processing animals (ideally paired with a fillet knife) after harvest as well as feather sticking, carving, and even food preparation. For example we lost one of my tent stakes so I carved a new one in 5 minutes out of a stick I found with the Master Hunter. The flat grind on the blade makes it excellent for slicing and carving and bushcraft (I could absolutely make a snare or trap with it in an emergency), and the spine is great for throwing sparks with a ferro rod fire starter. However this knife simply isn’t quite big enough for chopping wood thicker than 1-2 inches, or batonning larger pieces of firewood. Also, the 3V super steel is ultra tough but because of that it takes 3-4x as long to sharpen as, for example, 1095 steel. Oh, and you’ll need to sharpen it because the factory edge isn’t that sharp. It took every bit of 20 minutes on my Warthog V-Sharp II system to get a good 25° edge on this knife. If it gets dulled out in the back country, you can forget about sharpening it on a river stone or something. That being said, I can process an entire animal, even a giant boar, with the Master Hunter without having to stop and re-sharpen. Also the excellent, comfortable, grippy handle means that you you can be quite dexterous with the knife, even if your hands are wet but that you can’t use the back of the handle for hammering. It comes with a very nice adjustable sheath that you can mount just about anywhere in any configuration. In short, the Master Hunter is, no surprise, an incredible hunting knife; no more and no less. The Master Hunter could absolutely be part of a great survival system if paired with a Silky saw, hatchet, machete, etc. but it is not a stand-alone survival knife. For a stand-alone survival knife I’d really recommend something that starts at about 7 inches with my personal favorite being the excellent Becker BK9. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fix the sheath, and enjoy this great knife. *by J***R on April 10, 2020* Such an easy fix...in about five minutes you can custom tune the release tension by heating the top of the sheath using a hair dryer with the knife in place, and just letting it cool. After heating both sides, being careful not to melt the plastic, you should have no problem getting that snug fit that allows the blade to be drawn, but holds the knife securely in place. Yeah, it should have come that way...but you don't need to go buy a sheath unless you want something completely different anyway. I thought knives like this were intended for people that were resourceful, with some basic skills. Having heard of micro chipping of the Italian 3V steel in a couple of reviews here I tested the blade with some moderate carving on some hard maple when the knife arrived, and it held up without any damage at all. Actually, I was impressed with the performance, as well as the sharpness of the factory edge. My other Cold Steel camp knife is a 30 odd year old SRK in Carbon V, and as much as I like it, this Master Hunter is a little more versatile, not quite as heavy duty, and a better overall camp knife for slicing and such. Master Hunters with 3V blades are getting hard to find, but I'd expect the San Mai version to be similar, a great size, comfortable handle, light weight, with blade geometry that cuts well, but isn't at all delicate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could be the best knife ever for $100 *by W***Z on May 10, 2025* This knife has been in continuous production for decades and as a result many knife aficionados are very familiar with it. It’s now made in Taiwan, but don’t make the mistake of assuming this is an inferior knife. This thing feels like it could survive anything. Thick, strong CPM 3V blade that was truly shaving sharp out of the box. Seriously, be careful taking it out of the package as it will cut you deeply. The handle is the grippiest material on a knife I’ve ever felt. The only negative in my opinion is the upper belt clip of the sheath. It feels too “floppy” to me. I prefer a stiffer material where the knife doesn’t feel like it bounces around with a light movement. Otherwise, overall this is a superior knife and at $100 bucks or so is an unbeatable value. ## Frequently Bought Together - COLD STEEL Master Hunter 4.5" CPM 3V Drop Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Kray-Ex Handle Hunting Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath - COLD STEEL SRK 6" CPM 3V Clip Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Kray-Ex Durable Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath - Cold Steel SRK 6" SK-5 Clip Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Durable Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/60076451-master-hunter-4-5-cpm-3v-drop-point-razor-sharp](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/60076451-master-hunter-4-5-cpm-3v-drop-point-razor-sharp) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*