CPM-3V Trailmaster?

ManRay · Dec 18, 2015

Any chance we might eventually see a CPM-3V trailmaster? any real advantages over San-Mai 3? thoughts?

GCG199 · Dec 18, 2015

I would like to see one, but with a more ergonomic, curved handle.

Plus, it would be cool if they brought back the Bush Ranger with a CPM-3V blade too.

UCPOPO · Dec 18, 2015

I would looooooooooooooooooove to see a Trail Master and Recon Scout in 3V.

raindog101 · Dec 18, 2015

There is no reason why this should not happen. Makes more sense than the Master Hunter in 3V actually.

UCPOPO · Dec 18, 2015

raindog101 said:
There is no reason why this should not happen. Makes more sense than the Master Hunter in 3V actually.

Agreed. Even just a limited run like they do on the SanMai III's would be great.

tikkidaddy · Dec 19, 2015

Count me in if that goes down baby " Hell yeah I want Cheesy Poofs!!!"

KenHash · Dec 19, 2015

Yes it should be quite easy to replace the 01 series TM with 3V at the Taiwan factory.

verysimple · Dec 20, 2015

Recon scout in 3v!

Drdan · Dec 20, 2015

The Trailmaster is an exceptionally well made, nicely designed, and aesthetically pleasing Bowie. It would be excellent in 3V. There are lots of Cold Steel products which have become classics over the years... I purchased my first Trailmaster in the mid 1980's, and I still think that it's a fantastic knife with a nice pricepoint.

Cold Steel is surely aware of their classic products. I feel that they should have "Collector", or "Special Editions" regularly, featuring exceptional steels, exotic handle materials, and special finishing. They could have "pass arounds" of the prototypes available to forumites, and indeed, allow us to have first dibs on any of these special products.

raindog101 · Dec 20, 2015

Drdan said:
I feel that they should have "Collector", or "Special Editions" regularly, featuring exceptional steels, exotic handle materials, and special finishing.

I've been dreaming of a Trailmaster with stacked leather handle...

Drdan · Dec 20, 2015

raindog101 said:
I've been dreaming of a Trailmaster with stacked leather handle...

I Googled "rehandled Cold Steel Trailmaster", and saw many really nice rehandled Trailmasters. Get one and have it done! It would be unique, and a nice step up from the very functional but not aesthetically pleasing Kraton.

raindog101 · Dec 20, 2015

Drdan said:
I Googled "rehandled Cold Steel Trailmaster", and saw many really nice rehandled Trailmasters. Get one and have it done! It would be unique, and a nice step up from the very functional but not aesthetically pleasing Kraton.

Maybe I will. But I hold out hope that Lynn Thompson hears my lonely cry in the wilderness...

Brummie · Dec 21, 2015

It would be great to see CS bring out more of their larger knives in 3V. My first request would be the gurka kukhri.

3V should be much more resistant to chipping than VG-1 san mai.

KenHash · Dec 21, 2015

raindog101 said:
I've been dreaming of a Trailmaster with stacked leather handle...

You might find this interesting reading.

http://hattoricollector.com/2015/10/12/the-big-bowies-trailmaster-thor/

raindog101 · Dec 21, 2015

Cool. Thanks for the link.

Man with no name · Dec 23, 2015

Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing Ken Hash.

Drdan · Dec 23, 2015

KenHash said:
You might find this interesting reading.

http://hattoricollector.com/2015/10/12/the-big-bowies-trailmaster-thor/

Good link! Thanks.

G. Scott H. · Dec 23, 2015

raindog101 said:
Makes more sense than the Master Hunter in 3V actually.

Agreed. I have a 3V Master Hunter, and I love it, but 3V's main claim to fame - toughness - seems a bit wasted on a smallish hunting knife like this. It make way more sense on a giant chopper like the TM or Kukri. True, 3V also exhibits higher wear resistance than several other common tool steels (A2, D2, O1, etc.), but it still seems that its incredible toughness at higher hardness is its main selling point.

fielder · Dec 25, 2015

I would buy a Trailmaster in 3v in a heartbeat.

raindog101 · Dec 25, 2015

G. Scott H. said:
3V's main claim to fame - toughness - seems a bit wasted on a smallish hunting knife like this.

This is just me, but I prefer a high-end stainless for smaller knife applications. Something like Elmax, with a good balance of toughness, edge-holding, and weather resistance. XHP is another steel I'm getting to appreciate, and I know Cold Steel is making some folders in that steel now. So add to my wish-list a MH in XHP, along with a Trailmaster in 3V. That would be a sweet combo.