A little update: I would be careful about the 6in knife in a 7in leather sheath, as at a certain angle the knife may poke a hole through the sheath. Also I don’t think the Srk in 3v is discontinued, it may be the recon tanto.
The flat surface of the knife drags the entire length of the sheath. I got a bit of sap on my blade and it wouldn’t go back in the sheath. I also got the blade a bit dusty and it sounded like sand paper going into the sheath. Would love to hear how to “open up the sheath”...
@@dlrmon1 the bumps in the sheath that contact the spine push the edge into the sheath...file down the bumps...no more push..no more drag...if you can't figure that one out you probably shouldn't have a sharp knife!
@njzeigler4370...Ha Ha...Be there, done that. It helped, so did reprofiling the edge. The problem I at least have is the flats of the blade and sheath clearance...
@@dlrmon1 I filed the raised portions about an inch inside the sheath that contact the flats of the blade as well as the ones that contact the spine.. if you remove enough material which is not much a couple hundredths of an inch you won't need to touch the blade.
I got a text, I guess, spring of 2024 from midway USA and they were running a sale on their exclusive version with OD green handle and 3V blade steel for only $99!!!! I bought it immediately for that ridiculously cheap price. Luckily I’m one of the lucky ones that has had no fitment issues with the sheath that came with mine. I’m sorry you had issues.
I was on Midway shopping for .308 bore site laser cartridges and saw this exact version for$99, so I jumped on it & it arrived today. The sheath is pretty tight, but will still release the knife, but I'll definitely be getting a kydex sheath made at my local Black Rifle Coffee shop. I'm pretty excited to work the CPM-3v too!
Good video - excellent review. I just ordered the OD green version of the CPM-3V SRK from Midway about an hour ago. The OD green and dark earth versions just came back in stock. Oh yeah it was on sale for $99.99.
Haven’t got it yet, I’m hoping I have better experience with the sheath but I doubt it, probably like you said will have to get a custom sheath. I still think it’s a good deal on 3V provided the heat treat is good. Sad they haven’t updated to the new grind. I will update if my sheath is better!
@brentmellinger1798 My sheath is a little tight, but it works just fine. No issues at all. I'm keeping the stock sheath. The reviewer had issues with his.
Interesting comments about your sheath issue. Sorry to hear that, bro. My 3V SRK from Midway USA had no sheath issue and fit just fine without having to force it. Maybe Cold Steel had some bad batches or something. Anyway, the SRK is a great knife! 👍
May I suggest you remove the portion screwed to the back that holds the strap and the try again. It looks like it has been lowered by one hole and may be causing unnecessary pressure on the back side. Just a thought worth suggesting.
In TOTAL agreement!! I have the SRK in sk5 and totally love it, they make razor blades out of sk5 in Japan. However, the sheath dulls the blade after about 6 insert/pull-out movements, total piss off.
I found a scout carry leather sheath on Amazon that fits the SRK perfectly comes in both black and brown. I think it was like 26 bucks but worth every penny knife deserves to not be beaten up by the sheath. I really wish cold steel would do something about their sheaths.
Hells yeah just got my 3v last week and love it ! Yeah the blade is more robust and a more flat saber grind too but I'm using my old sheath until I make my own.
I have both the Italian and Taiwan 3V versions. Also a San Mai version. My Italian stone washed blade somehow is thinner than the others and the handle keeps coming loose. Cold Steel warrantied many for that reason and I believe over compensated on the Taiwan 3V version and made it thicker. Now the new one fits to tightly in the sheath which it’s irritating. My San Mai blade is a great knife, a bit chippy though. I haven’t had that problem with my newer 3V, it tends to roll first... If you get a little sap or something on your newer 3V SRK, it will not go back in the sheath. Also if you’re blade is dusty or dirty, the sheath is so tight it will scratch up the blade.
Anyone know where I could get the green handle? For 3v I think it looks much better than the black but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Did it get discontinued?
I just opened a soup can with my SRK 3V and a rock. Still in perfect condition. Sheath is fine, it just needs to be broken in a little. The one single thing that DOES suck about the sheath it comes with is no drain hole.
Nah, it ain't because it is CPM 3V. I recently got a Master Tanto in San Mai. The two bumps are so big they will not allow the guard to pass. I found it quite ironic because my old Recon Tanto (in Carbon V) will fall out if you turn the "SECURE x" sheath upside down. I also have a Warcraft 5" in 4034 Stainless. I could have got the knife inside the sheath if I hadn't given up. Wasn't the little nubs, the sides of the sheath actually drug on the flats of the knife like it was made for a blade 3/4 the thickness of the one it comes with. I absolutely can not stand watching a review and seeing sum1 praise the sheath. To me, it calls into question everything they said about the knife. I have to wonder "do you WORK for Cold Steel?" Now, their fixed blades? OH F Yea! I have several and want more 👍 I have just accepted their knives do not come with sheaths (like Glock plastic sights). My Master Tanto rides in a leather sheath made by Michael Spanjer of "Spirit of the Bear Sheaths". I can not say enough good about it, it is wearable art. Seriously, smartest purchase I've made in years. Next Cold Steel I buy, he will get emailed right away 👍
I never had a problem with a cold steel knife or sheath. Mine are older,haven't had a need for a new one one I believe cold steel got sold,that might be why it's products are going south.
@DelightfulHelmet-mc8su I don't think the buy out was why. My Recon Tanto is from way back (Carbon V days), thr knife is awesome, the sheath sucks. My Master Tanto is new production and the knife is amazing..... and the sheath sucks. The only Cold Steel sheaths, I've seen, that don't suck are thr original LEATHER ones.
@adods9824 Yep! I have an old Gerber Australian Bowie that has a Cordura sheath. It's legit. It sucks to see a company make great knives and ship em with dog shit sheaths BUT that is the deal we sign up for when we buy (current) Cold Steel. Just look at the price of the knife and ADD what a decent sheath will cost (if you're not set up to bend kydex). It is what it is.
Hey friend, kabar has a kydex sheathe for the ka bar. I wonder if that would work since i personally dont know any one who will make their own kydex sheathe. I know people do it, im just saying for those who would rather just buy one well now they can.
I just got my 3V SRK yesterday; I don’t think the sheath is that bad in my case. It is definitely a snug fit and there’s no click, but the extraction will happen with a little extra pull. Also, where did you hear that the 3V version is discontinued? It’s still available through Cold Steel as well as licensed retailers.
I just got a dark earth colored SRK in 3V. My knife won't even fit in the sheath. Not even when I force it. There is definable an issue with some versions. I love the knife though so I am buying a leather sheath on Etsy. We will see
I totally agree about the sheath. I have the SK5 in both the full size and the compact. I carry neither edc BECAUSE of the sheath. I just paid $150 to get the CPM3V...didn't even wait till the video was finished. 😂🙂
A little update: I would be careful about the 6in knife in a 7in leather sheath, as at a certain angle the knife may poke a hole through the sheath. Also I don’t think the Srk in 3v is discontinued, it may be the recon tanto.
Also, there are 2 guys on Etsy, making leather sheaths for these knives, now
I bought one in 3v and the wife saw it and took it away from me, so I bought another one, funny how that works, now we each have one.
what hair conditioner do you use?
you can open up the srk sheath and grind the little friction bumps and it will work perfect
Yeah, not rocket surgery!
The flat surface of the knife drags the entire length of the sheath. I got a bit of sap on my blade and it wouldn’t go back in the sheath. I also got the blade a bit dusty and it sounded like sand paper going into the sheath. Would love to hear how to “open up the sheath”...
@@dlrmon1 the bumps in the sheath that contact the spine push the edge into the sheath...file down the bumps...no more push..no more drag...if you can't figure that one out you probably shouldn't have a sharp knife!
@njzeigler4370...Ha Ha...Be there, done that. It helped, so did reprofiling the edge. The problem I at least have is the flats of the blade and sheath clearance...
@@dlrmon1 I filed the raised portions about an inch inside the sheath that contact the flats of the blade as well as the ones that contact the spine.. if you remove enough material which is not much a couple hundredths of an inch you won't need to touch the blade.
I got a text, I guess, spring of 2024 from midway USA and they were running a sale on their exclusive version with OD green handle and 3V blade steel for only $99!!!! I bought it immediately for that ridiculously cheap price. Luckily I’m one of the lucky ones that has had no fitment issues with the sheath that came with mine. I’m sorry you had issues.
I was on Midway shopping for .308 bore site laser cartridges and saw this exact version for$99, so I jumped on it & it arrived today. The sheath is pretty tight, but will still release the knife, but I'll definitely be getting a kydex sheath made at my local Black Rifle Coffee shop. I'm pretty excited to work the CPM-3v too!
Good video - excellent review. I just ordered the OD green version of the CPM-3V SRK from Midway about an hour ago. The OD green and dark earth versions just came back in stock. Oh yeah it was on sale for $99.99.
I ordered the OD green. Was a little more expensive for me tho. I think $109
@brentmellinger1798 How do you like it?
Haven’t got it yet, I’m hoping I have better experience with the sheath but I doubt it, probably like you said will have to get a custom sheath. I still think it’s a good deal on 3V provided the heat treat is good. Sad they haven’t updated to the new grind. I will update if my sheath is better!
@brentmellinger1798 My sheath is a little tight, but it works just fine. No issues at all. I'm keeping the stock sheath. The reviewer had issues with his.
Interesting comments about your sheath issue. Sorry to hear that, bro. My 3V SRK from Midway USA had no sheath issue and fit just fine without having to force it. Maybe Cold Steel had some bad batches or something. Anyway, the SRK is a great knife! 👍
May I suggest you remove the portion screwed to the back that holds the strap and the try again. It looks like it has been lowered by one hole and may be causing unnecessary pressure on the back side. Just a thought worth suggesting.
In TOTAL agreement!! I have the SRK in sk5 and totally love it, they make razor blades out of sk5 in Japan. However, the sheath dulls the blade after about 6 insert/pull-out movements, total piss off.
I returned my 3v SRK today. The gaps and flexibility between the rubber grip and the knife itself were unacceptable to me.
I found a scout carry leather sheath on Amazon that fits the SRK perfectly comes in both black and brown. I think it was like 26 bucks but worth every penny knife deserves to not be beaten up by the sheath. I really wish cold steel would do something about their sheaths.
Hells yeah just got my 3v last week and love it ! Yeah the blade is more robust and a more flat saber grind too but I'm using my old sheath until I make my own.
I have both the Italian and Taiwan 3V versions. Also a San Mai version. My Italian stone washed blade somehow is thinner than the others and the handle keeps coming loose. Cold Steel warrantied many for that reason and I believe over compensated on the Taiwan 3V version and made it thicker. Now the new one fits to tightly in the sheath which it’s irritating. My San Mai blade is a great knife, a bit chippy though. I haven’t had that problem with my newer 3V, it tends to roll first... If you get a little sap or something on your newer 3V SRK, it will not go back in the sheath. Also if you’re blade is dusty or dirty, the sheath is so tight it will scratch up the blade.
Thanks for the report.
The word seems to be out everywhere online about securex sheaths dulling blades. When will Cold Steel listen to the people?
Nice demonstration with the bamboo!
Anyone know where I could get the green handle? For 3v I think it looks much better than the black but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Did it get discontinued?
@@Chris-eo9kh you are a lifesaver my friend
@@Chris-eo9kh doesn’t appear to be on the website anymore. At least in 3v
@@Chris-eo9kh then it’s probably discontinued but thanks anyway. I can probably find it used 👍
@@ericsmithjr.5526 It's back in stock on midwayusa right now
@@MNWoodland appreciate the heads up man, I’ll pick one up when I get the chance
I just opened a soup can with my SRK 3V and a rock. Still in perfect condition. Sheath is fine, it just needs to be broken in a little. The one single thing that DOES suck about the sheath it comes with is no drain hole.
There is a drain hole
It’s a little slit at the bottom of the sheath
Nah, it ain't because it is CPM 3V. I recently got a Master Tanto in San Mai. The two bumps are so big they will not allow the guard to pass. I found it quite ironic because my old Recon Tanto (in Carbon V) will fall out if you turn the "SECURE x" sheath upside down. I also have a Warcraft 5" in 4034 Stainless. I could have got the knife inside the sheath if I hadn't given up. Wasn't the little nubs, the sides of the sheath actually drug on the flats of the knife like it was made for a blade 3/4 the thickness of the one it comes with. I absolutely can not stand watching a review and seeing sum1 praise the sheath. To me, it calls into question everything they said about the knife. I have to wonder "do you WORK for Cold Steel?" Now, their fixed blades? OH F Yea! I have several and want more 👍 I have just accepted their knives do not come with sheaths (like Glock plastic sights). My Master Tanto rides in a leather sheath made by Michael Spanjer of "Spirit of the Bear Sheaths". I can not say enough good about it, it is wearable art. Seriously, smartest purchase I've made in years. Next Cold Steel I buy, he will get emailed right away 👍
I never had a problem with a cold steel knife or sheath. Mine are older,haven't had a need for a new one one I believe cold steel got sold,that might be why it's products are going south.
@DelightfulHelmet-mc8su I don't think the buy out was why. My Recon Tanto is from way back (Carbon V days), thr knife is awesome, the sheath sucks. My Master Tanto is new production and the knife is amazing..... and the sheath sucks. The only Cold Steel sheaths, I've seen, that don't suck are thr original LEATHER ones.
@@Ten_Mil_Willor the cordura ones!
@adods9824 Yep! I have an old Gerber Australian Bowie that has a Cordura sheath. It's legit. It sucks to see a company make great knives and ship em with dog shit sheaths BUT that is the deal we sign up for when we buy (current) Cold Steel. Just look at the price of the knife and ADD what a decent sheath will cost (if you're not set up to bend kydex). It is what it is.
I bought an all orange SRK in SK5 from Midway for less than 30 dollars. The knife sheath has the same problem with excessive retention.
Midway is currently selling these for $99.95 ,best deal in cpm 3 V ever !!
Don't reveal the secret!!!!!!
What kind of bamboo is that that can survibe the winter?
@@sneakyfatcat apparently most bamboo can survive winter
If you drop some knife oil into the kydex sheath, will that help out with the problem?
With the clearance between the knife and sheath. Oiling the blade just created more drag. Almost a suction like feeling...
Awesome review - thanks!!
Hey friend, kabar has a kydex sheathe for the ka bar. I wonder if that would work since i personally dont know any one who will make their own kydex sheathe. I know people do it, im just saying for those who would rather just buy one well now they can.
*For the ka bar knives*
I just got my 3V SRK yesterday; I don’t think the sheath is that bad in my case. It is definitely a snug fit and there’s no click, but the extraction will happen with a little extra pull. Also, where did you hear that the 3V version is discontinued? It’s still available through Cold Steel as well as licensed retailers.
You know what, I may be thinking about the recon tanto. That one in 3v is discontinued. I thought both were…
Is the sheath reversible?
@@nicholasgg1 yes
@@nicholasgg1 yes
This 1 is 1 of my favourite knife now..
Good knife review sorry you had trouble with your sheath but I would be careful cutting open bamboo I did that one time and hornets came flying out
Wow. I will keep that in my head from now on.
My securex sheath is ok I don’t really know what you’re talking about as far as the sheath goes.
I just got a dark earth colored SRK in 3V. My knife won't even fit in the sheath. Not even when I force it. There is definable an issue with some versions. I love the knife though so I am buying a leather sheath on Etsy. We will see
Funny how ppl will beat their knives thru a damn tree with a tree and then btch about the edge touching the sheath.
Take a guess at what dulls the knife quicker.
Does it really just have a rat tail?
@@jamespmullin21753 No. it’s similar to a kabar, but a little thicker.
srk is actually search and rescue knife not survival
Actually it is Survival Rescue Knife. That’s what Cold Steel themselves call it.
I just picked this one up on Midway for.....$100. Longest closeout deal ever 😁
Anyone have any suggestions for a improvement on a sheath that can be attached to plate carrier?
You can try boiling water..
NICE.
Hmm....I am only thinking of Jesus, I dont know why
Heat gun
I totally agree about the sheath. I have the SK5 in both the full size and the compact. I carry neither edc BECAUSE of the sheath. I just paid $150 to get the CPM3V...didn't even wait till the video was finished. 😂🙂
I have the SRK-C and it fits in the sheet perfectly with a positive satisfying click. SRK 3V doesn't, the sheath has to be modified.
Dear cold steel stop making 52 different versions of the same knife made in 6 different countries. I will just stick with Buck.
The new Cold Steel is definitely not the old Cold Steel.
@asmith7876 I agree. They are much better now. Asian production quality blows U.S. production quality out of the water. Love my Toyota!