Hunting Knives: reliability and durability in the wild

Trail Master in CPM 3V steel – The ultimate evolution of an outdoor classic

There is no better companion for outdoor adventures than the legendary Trail Master, now available in an even more durable version made of CPM 3V steel. Featuring a powerful 9.5-inch clip point blade with an unusually sturdy tip for this type of profile, it is designed to withstand wear, abuse, and extreme stress without batting an eye.

CPM 3V steel guarantees incredible cutting ability and exceptional edge retention, surprising even the most experienced users. A blade like this takes time, skill, and resources to produce — take advantage of it while it's available.

Intended use: Hunting / Utility

Type of production: industrial
Country of production: Taiwan
Blade: CPM-3V carbon steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Kray-Ex (Kraton) with through guard
Blade length: 239mm.
Blade thickness: 7.7mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 478g.
Sheath: Secur-Ex thermoplastic
Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos
Notes: -

Knife from a private collection - First series, first generation, the first and original "Made in USA" Trailmaster from 1988 - Overall in good condition, shows small signs of oxidation on the blade and some minor signs of time on the leather sheath - Product does not appear to have the original factory sharpening, but still has no signs of wear - Supplied with its own original leather sheath, but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house lab.

Intended use: collection

Type of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Carbon V steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: kraton and brass
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 8mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 515g.
Sheath: black leather
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988, overall in good condition.

Intended use: Sports / Hunting / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Taiwan
Blade: carbon steel O-1
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: micarta, with brass guard
Blade length: 269mm.
Blade thickness: 7.6mm.
Total length: 399mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 483g.
Sheath: in ABS, of the SecurEx type
Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos
Note: -

Intended use: Sport / Hunting

Type of production: Industrial
Pase production: Taiwan
Blade: CPM-3V steel
Blade treatment: Black DLC
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 114mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Overall length: 235mm.
Balancing: back to 1cm from the guard branch
Weight: 168g.
Sheath: ABS
Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos
Notes: -

Recomended use: Hunting / Sports

Production: industrial made
Country of production: Taiwan
Blade: in acciaio inox CTS-XHP 60/61HRC
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: G10
Blade lenght: 88mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Closed lenght: 128mm.
Total lenght: 215mm.
Overall thickness: 17mm.
Weight: 139g.
Locking type: Tri-Ad Lock
Clip: reversible, in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos
Note: Design by Andrew Demko e Lynn Thompson

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new, unused
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard:/
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Hunting / Sporting

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: Japan
Blade: Stainless steel VG-1
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Thermorun
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 127mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Weight: 122g.
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos
Notes: discontinued item, like new, from private collection

Destinazione d'uso: Sportivo / Caccia

Tipo di produzione: Industriale
Produzione Lama: Japan
Lama: In acciaio inox laminato VG-1 San Mai III
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: Kraton
Lunghezza lama: 117mm.
Spessore lama: 4.5mm.
Lunghezza totale: 235mm.
Bilanciatura: Arretrata ad 1cm dal ramo di guardia
Peso: 176g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: ABS
Confezione: scatola in cartone con loghi Cold Steel
Note: -

Nuova versione 2016, ora in acciaio O1

Destinazione d'uso: hard utility/sportivo

Tipo di produzione: industriale
Produzione Lama: Taiwan
Lama: in acciaio O1
Trattamento Lama: satinatura
Manicatura: Kraton
Lunghezza lama: 240mm.
Spessore lama: 8mm.
Lunghezza totale: 370mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: avanzata, a 3cm dal ramo di guardia
Peso: 515g.
Fodero: SecurEx in materiale termoplastico
Confezione: astuccio di cartone con loghi cold steel
Note: versione 2016 con nuovo acciaio e nuovo fodero

Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Taiwan
Blade: Stainless steel SanMai III VG-1
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 8mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced, 3cm from the guard branch
Weight: 515g.
Sheath: black cordura
Packaging: blue cardboard case with cold steel logos
Notes: -