Cold Steel SRK 3V (New Version): The Toughest SRK Yet?

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Cold Steel SRK 3V: Specifications Overall Length:10.75" Blade Length:6.00" Blade Thickness:0.19" Blade Material:CPM-3V Blade Style:Clip Point Blade Grind:Flat Finish:Stonewash Edge Type:Plain Handle Length:4.75" Handle Thickness:0.86" Handle Material:Rubber Color:Black Weight:8.15 oz. Sheath:Kydex Knife Type:Fixed Blade Brand:Cold Steel Model:SRK Model Number:38CKD Country of Origin:Taiwan Best Use:Hunting, Tactical Product Type:Knife

[@wrjames38]

Beautiful finish on that 3V SRK. Love it

[@wonseoklee-qj2li]

stick tang??

[@nathanposey2034]

I’ve been looking to buy this knive in 3v. Midway USA has it in 3v fde or od for hundred bucks, but it’s made in Taiwan. Cold steel is two hundred fifty bucks and American made. Is there a big difference cause I want to buy the best one. Thanks

[@knifevideochannel4657]

@nathanposey2034 Glad I saw this. GSM (parent company of CS) doesn’t make anything in the US as far as I know. The 3V was made in Taiwan , then Italy, and now Taiwan again. Can’t speak of the new offerings but the original Taiwanese made blade was awesome. Thanks for watching

[@nathanposey2034]

@ thanks bud.

[@brianf9619]

I bought the SRK in CMP-3V today 10/5/22 for $109.00 at Midway USA with Free Shipping , Frickin Great Deal , Just a Heads Up Guys ....👍🖖

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Midway has had some smokin deals on the 3V Cold Steel blades, Nice snag Brian. Thanks for watching

[@DDDYLN]

That is a good price! Currently I can get it for $138.

[@tiddybagel]

Yep on sale at midway for $110 (6inch) and $100(5 inch) plus 10% off if you sign up for texts

[@samthai818]

Brian, tell me you got the extra 10% off too?!? I got in on the sale too for $101 + FL tax. I am now waiting for the CPM-3V Trail master to go on another sale down to the $23X price that a few has gotten theirs for, 3 months ago.

[@1s1k97]

Thanks for the price info!

[@Lunarpreparedness]

Three years later here… just grabbed the 3V version off Midway for $109. They’re one sale for Xmas

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Great price! Thanks for watching

[@johndanforth5382]

I'M SURE ITS BEEN STATED PREVIOUSLY BUT THIS IS NOT A FLAT GRIND IT IS A SABER GRIND. SABER GRIND AND FLAT GRINDS ARE NOT THE SAME.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for watching

[@BrothersCinco]

Flat grind and sabre grind are really only 2 halves of a proper description of a grind. As in, "full flat" or "hollow sabre." This particular SRK would be a flat sabre grind.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

@BrothersCinco thanks for clarification and for watching

[@brucekeirnan8275]

I just bought mine yesterday at $280. Can’t wait to get it

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Awesome blade. Thanks for watching

[@TXLionHeart]

That right there is a fine sirk, sir!

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for watching

[@willc9235]

Excellent overview. I have the SRK in sk-5 and a Recon Tanto in 3v and they are both solid performers.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for the positive Comment and for watching Willc. I love Cold Steel knives. This 3V SRK should last a lifetime

[@Johann-4354]

Very nice. Getting mine Sunday 🤞

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Hope you like it and thanks for watching

[@marshallferron]

I just bought one in Sk5 and it's definitely hollow ground. Yours appears to be as well

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for clarification MGB and for watching

[@terrywillis1446]

I've bought 2 SRK in the San Mai...one for $79... another for $99...very nice new condition.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Great knives at even better prices. Thanks for watching

[@roguesheep1747]

Do you think the san mai version would take a mirror finish ? Cool video m8

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Yes, The core is VG10, So it should polish up no problem! Thanks for watching RS

[@heyman5525]

The original was made out of "Carbon V" Trademark steel. I have one.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Love to pick one of those up NIB, Hard to find though. Thanks for watching

[@larryroberts3598]

I have the SK-5 and Carbon V SRK

[@heyman5525]

@@larryroberts3598 I've never had a cold steel knife in SK5 but I've heard it's very good quality steel.

[@larryroberts3598]

@heyman5525 they're quality knives. I've been a huge Cold Steel fan since the 90's. You won't be disappointed

[@wilcoxtactical3716]

​@@heyman5525I just purchased the SRKC in SK5 for $36 on Amazon. So if you want one it's good way to try the steel out and see if you like it before spending alot on their other knives

[@turtletruth]

Good video!

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for watching

[@notoriousfam2922]

Just bought 2 from Midwayusa for 99.99. Exclusive orange handle and sheath. On sale this weekend

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Great price! Thanks for watching

[@1s1k97]

I’m gonna check that out, thanks.

[@whiskeyislife6498]

Just got one at Midway a few days ago for $106 including tax and free shipping. 9-2-24.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Great knife. Thanks for watching

[@dualsportoutdoors]

I have the Carbon V SRK. Only USA made SRK and the best SRK ever made

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for watching

[@Kurt830]

Is this a hollow grind or saber grind people online are saying different things like the new version of i were to buy one today

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Saber! Thanks for watching

[@mr.eggscellent6997]

It’s going for $142.95 on Knife Center right now for preorder

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Hopefully that means a new shipment is inbound from Cold Steel. Looking for the 3V version of the Recon Scout! Thanks for the heads-up and for watching Liam

[@zackrogers595]

How many steel versions are there for this knife just wondering.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Hi Zack, Thanks for watching. The SRK has been made in Carbon V, AUS8 , VG1, San Mai (With VG1 and VG10 core), SK5, And 3V. The current production has San Mai and SK5 being made in Taiwan . The stonewashed CPM -3V is made in Italy.

[@zackrogers595]

@@knifevideochannel4657 sorry to bother you again but what do you think is the best steel out of all the SRK steels

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Your not bothering at all. The best "beater" knife for the cost is the SK5 (about $45) SRK. The one I would buy for a lifetime blade would be the 3V version.

[@zackrogers595]

@@knifevideochannel4657 thx man 👍

[@marshallferron]

They've now come out with the srk-c which has a 5" blade and all the sk5 versions now have three color options for handles, black, green, and tan.

[@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo]

Nice knife and great quality, but for the price you can get a Fallkniven S1 Pro with the new laminated CoS steel. That’s the price if you just get the knife itself and not the waterproof box and sharpener package. For a beat to hell camp knife I still have a Cold Steel Trailmaster as well. Thanks for the look at the different SRK models.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

I recently purchased a San Mai Trailmaster (still made in Japan) and I'm thoroughly impressed by the quality. Thanks for watching EL

[@DDDYLN]

@@knifevideochannel4657 how much did the Trailmaster run you?

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Under $200 if I recall...smokin deal! I want a 3V version

[@DDDYLN]

@@knifevideochannel4657 that's an incredible deal. I got the SRK in 3V for $138. I thought that was a good deal!

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Every now and then... good things happen 😂

[@ふくぞうもぐろ-j7g]

Do Cold Steel Kraton handles hydrolyze?

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Everything I’ve used (except G10) has cracked or broken down from UV and chemical interactions! Thanks for watching

[@samlee458]

great looking knife and new update 👍

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for watching Sam

[@mionshion6087]

Srk San Mai 🤩

[@knifevideochannel4657]

The San Mai is a beautiful blade for sure! Thanks for watching

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

I can see you have a thing about SRK, don't blame you 😁 You have good prices, here in UK my friend payed for his VG1 £160~200$ two years ago. With longer cutting edge the blade feels longer as well. Hope with the ne management Cold Steel to stay on the right way. Cheers.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

There's a lot of uncertainty about GSM Outdoors purchase of Cold Steel. Do they end up with no name steel in clam shell packaging at the large box stores, Or something in-between? Time will tell. I love a lot of the Cold Steel fixed blades. Especially SRK, Master Hunter, Pendleton hunter, Trailmaster, Recon Scout, And Magnum Tanto. Thanks for watching my friend

[@drmikeyb1]

I'm a little weiry about buying certain things from Amazon such as a higher end knife. I've read about the knock offs that are out there, it's not just Cold Steel it's everyone. I'd rather pay more knowing I'm getting the real deal than a cheaper knock off. Just my personal opinion. Their fantastic knives.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Valid opinion! I’ve bought probably 50 knives off Amazon since 2017 and never had a fake! Of course I only buy when it’s prime (free returns) so I can send it back if it’s a knockoff. Thanks for watching

[@ht8138]

I've had both srks in 3v bought the new one in the 130ish price point and it was a bargain. I'd still pay 200 but that is a lot for a knife

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Amazon had it for $128 just 3-4 months ago, At beginning of Covid, Which is when I bought this one. When researching pricing for video I noticed the $200 range at 3 or 4 different vendors including Amazon. After I uploaded the video I saw Knife Center had a Pre order for $145 , So I added that to description section. $140-$150 would be the sweet spot, But your right, I'd pay $200. Thanks for watching

[@lutylives1852]

Ah so the 3V version now has a flat grind? Didn't it have a hollow grind? I'd definitely prefer flat

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Yes, The Older Taiwanese Made DLC 3V and newer stonewashed Italian version both have flat grinds! Thanks for watching

[@THE.KIOTI.01]

Looking at buying one, 3v or San Mai ?

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Depends on what your going to do with the blade and if you want stainless for your use. I'd always say 3V if I had to choose personally. Thanks for watching Mike

[@franciscoaliaga5061]

@@knifevideochannel4657 Could you tell me which of the 2 (3v or San Mai) is stainless steel? In your opinion, which is the best stainless steel knife (more complete) for less than 100 dollars? Thanks

[@OLMmedic]

I just pre ordered one from knife center for 142.00 👍 i always wanted one. In 3v , i think it will be great

[@knifevideochannel4657]

I saw that after researching online prices and made the correction in my description. I'm really excited about using this Italian version of the SRK. Let me know what you think of it once you get some time in! Thanks for watching

[@OLMmedic]

Knife Video Channel I definitely will. 👍

[@MITHO51]

A very useful video !!! It would be interesting to see a video about adding the fire starter

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for the positive comments and for watching Marco!

[@marcie-leebyers9521]

Nice collection👍 I only have the San Mai version... Able to do a video on the recon tanto?

[@knifevideochannel4657]

I have the SK5 Recon Tanto, Just haven't got around to a video yet. I'll probably do that and the Magnum Tanto II at the same time. I really like the San Mai SRK! Thanks for watching

[@marcie-leebyers9521]

@@knifevideochannel4657 awesome thanks.. that would be cool to see.. Ive never handled a magnum tanto..

[@Khamae77]

SRK are nice knives but grips are being loose on the tang very often

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for watching

[@gunner4373]

I'm pissed. This thing lasted one year and was taken off the market. I own every variation and cannot buy this because I waited. ,

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Can't understand why they stopped production on these! Hopefully you'll find one on secondary market. Thanks for watching

[@thjharm]

Thank you for the review, Italy have some famous knifemakers , like Extrema Ratio , they make realy great knifes, check them out So I think you can trust in the italian version. The Srk is still one of my favorits, I have the Aus8 and Sk5 version. Don t want chips on my blade

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks Thomas for sharing your experience! I've bought from Italian companies (LionSteel, Viper, MKM, And Fox) before with no problems. That being said, I've heard misc rumblings of spotty heat treats on these Italian CS blades. No problems so far with mine! Thanks for watching

[@splinterdevilblood6366]

They’re back down to 140.00

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for watching

[@johnmutton799]

Whatever you do, don't put a convex edge, on the primary cutting edge, cold steel will void the warranty. Even though it gives a stronger edge, it voids your warranty if anything happens with the knife.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for the tip John, Weird why CS voids the warranty? !? Thanks for watching

[@johnmutton799]

@@knifevideochannel4657 i tell people because i have had two warcraft tanto's and both had faults in the steel. But because i put a convex edge on it. They will not cover the warranty. Cpm3v is not what they always make it out to be.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

I've read reports of failures (maybe heat treat) of both the Taiwanese and Italian made 3V SRK. Overheating the edge during grinding usually causes chips, Blade failures are HT?!? Hoping this stonewashed version is solid.

[@martyadamson9917]

I also am a fan of Cold Steel. I own a few Cold Steel blades but the one that is my favorite is the trail master. Mine is in CPM 3V and I love it. But it takes FOR EVER to sharpen that steel.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Good knives! Thanks for watching