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product_id: 490926868
title: "Trail Master 9.5\" CPM 3V Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5.125\" Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife W/Secure-Ex Sheath"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "152.33 OMR"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Cold Steel"
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# 9.5" CPM 3V steel blade 5.125" Kray-Ex non-slip handle 8mm thick, full tang durability Trail Master 9.5" CPM 3V Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5.125" Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife W/Secure-Ex Sheath

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** 152.33 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Own the legend: The Trail Master—where unstoppable power meets timeless reliability.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Trail Master 9.5" CPM 3V Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5.125" Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife W/Secure-Ex Sheath by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** 152.33 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Built to Endure:** 8mm thick full tang blade ensures rugged strength that won’t quit, no matter the task.
- • **Ready for Action:** Includes Secure-Ex sheath for safe, quick access—your ultimate companion on every mission.
- • **Razor-Sharp Precision:** Hand-honed CPM 3V steel blade delivers unmatched cutting power and edge retention for any challenge.
- • **Secure Grip, Every Time:** Ergonomic Kray-Ex handle offers a non-slip, comfortable hold in all conditions—confidence in your hand.
- • **Versatility for the Modern Adventurer:** Trusted by hunters, survivalists, and tactical pros for chopping, cutting, and self-defense.

## Overview

The Cold Steel Trail Master is a 14.625" fixed blade knife featuring a 9.5" CPM 3V steel clip point blade with an 8mm thickness for exceptional durability. Its 5.125" Kray-Ex handle ensures a secure, ergonomic grip, while the included Secure-Ex sheath offers safe carry. Designed for hunters, survivalists, and tactical users, this knife combines razor-sharp precision with rugged construction to handle the toughest outdoor tasks with ease.

## Description

COLD STEEL TRAIL MASTER FIXED BLADE KNIFE: The Cold Steel Trail Master represents the culmination of years of development, field testing, and modification. Designed by Lynn C. Thompson, it was devised to become the best all-purpose Bowie Knife in the world. From its broad clip point and hand-honed, razor-sharp blade to its extra sturdy non-slip handle, the Trail Master is built to perform! Featuring a 9 1/2" long clip point blade with an uncharacteristically strong sturdy point it will shrug off wear and tear. What's more, you will be astounded by the cutting power and edge retention you'll get with CPM 3V steel. Popular with hunters and survival experts as well as with military personnel who appreciate a larger fixed blade that can serve multiple roles in hard conditions, the Trail Master is a rugged Bowie that will be your trusted companion whatever your mission! FEATURES: - Kray-Ex Handle; - CPM 3V Steel Clip Point Blade; - Secure-Ex Sheath Included. SPECS: Weight: 18 oz (510.3 g); Blade Thickness: 8 mm; Blade Length: 9 1/2"; Handle Length: 5 1/8"; Overall Length: 14 5/8"

Review: The one and only... - Long, Long ago... in a time nearly forgotten, of paper catalogs and "proof" dvds... I purchased a Carbon V version of this incredible knife. At the time, the Carbon V version cost around $256.00 (shipping and handling included) and I saved up all my pennies (we were only paid in penny denominations and the largest bill in the United States was a $20). Needless to say, it took many years of hard work, saving and starving when I was finally able to send in my hand-written paper ordering form with a paper cheque (these are real things!). Many moons later (that was how months were measured back then), when the Carbon V Trailmaster finally arrived at my doorstep, we knew that this tool would change our lives forever. Using our life savings, we brought home a whole chicken to celebrate the arrival of this marvelous tool. This tool which would leave nothing uncut... In fact, we cut right into the chicken that night with the Trailmaster, and feasted like children on candy during Halloween night. There were 8 of us, and though we were still starving (there was only one chicken), we were satisfied with the massive cutting abilities of the Trailmaster. But Carbon V stains horribly and we were horrified at the pitting and staining that our cherished blade took on that night (those still scar the blade today). We were disenchanted and our sinking hearts thought that it would be the end of this magical blade... How could we have spent our money so recklessly?!? So we decided that we would continue to save up our pennies. We would buy a "better" blade, but only after the Carbon V Trailmaster broke. At first, we were uncertain. We thought that this ugly, brittle, fragile seeming blade would break with light use. Afterall, did it not stain horribly after merely cutting chicken? We used the knife sparingly. Cutting only those things that were soft and weak, like broccoli souls and asparagus tears. We did not want to break this knife before we had all our pennies saved up for another knife. Years went by and finally we had enough to buy another blade. A better, stronger blade. But we remembered our promise. "Only after the Trailmaster broke." - so we became bold. We used the blade against harder things. We cut more meat (even the meat with the bones in them). Yet, the knife would not break. We risked chopping wood with it. Afterall, didn't we have enough to buy another blade if this was to fail? Yet it did not fail. We chopped with it and chopped with it. And we chopped some more. We chopped harder and heavier. We no longer treated it like a mewling baby. We threw it down upon the stumps, blade first after chopping. Other beautiful blades started coming into the markets and we began to dream of holding those other blades... using them. But, we could not. The Trailmaster would not break. Sticking the tip into wood after chopping became a regular thing. We even pulled it out of the stumps... carelessly. Once, we even dropped it. The Trailmaster continued to chop and even pry. Muscles, meats, wood... nothing was a match for it. It continued to chop and pound and break everything that it encountered. It was renamed in our own household. We couldn't call it the "Trailmaster" anymore. It was just "it." "Get 'it'." "I need 'it'." "This is a job for 'it'." We couldn't bear to look at this monster that prevented us from spending our money on another, newer, shinier blade... The thought of this horribly stained beast rotted inside of us. It was brought out for every dirty task imaginable. Everything we did not want to deal with, 'it' had to. 'It' worked quietly and hard. Never a complaint. Not even a chip. For more than 20 years, our knife budget continued to grow. And grow. And grow. We could not spend our money on anything else so long as 'it' continued to persevere. And 'it' did. Finally, we were visited in our dreams by the spirit of L. Thompson himself (or we like to think that we were), and he told us that 'it' was "ok" for us to buy more CS knives. 'It' had started to get lonely in all those years it was the only knife in the household and it had finally decided that it was time we brought in some playmates. "It" told us that we shouldn't feel bad that we could not break 'it' for over 20 years... 'it' even forgave us for changing "its" name. It was simply not designed to quit or break. And so our story nears its end (thank you for reading this far). We were finally released of our promise. Maybe. At least we like to think so. And we started to purchase CS knives again. This SanMai version will not stain like our old Carbon V version - so fear not of its ugly visage. If you want a knife that you can trust. One that will simply continue to exist far beyond your own years. Try these Trailmasters out. Make yourselves the same promise we made 20+ years ago (that you will not buy another knife until this one breaks), and see where that gets you. Because all we saw, was a huge knife budget that kept growing and growing... We still have our Carbon V version today. Seriously, this cursed blade will not break, but will cut and break everything else (we actually LOVE it). We have NEVER had such a "ROI (return on investment)" on any other blade, EVER. This blade is WORTHY. Buy it today, come back in 20 years when L. Thompson "visits" you in your dreams and share your story! You know you want to. Want to help 'it' continue its production into the future? Click on that "helpful" icon, and lets see if we can get some other "poor, unfortunate souls" to buy this cursed, beast of a blade. Trust me, you'll be passing this one down in your will for generations to come.
Review: Hail to the King - The knife I received was made in Japan. This is the legendary Trail Master that I signed up for: scary sharp from the factory in Seki with a lovely satin finish, clean grinds, and minimal machining/tooling artifacts. A gorgeous, beefy slab of laminated "San Mai III" steel. The hamon on the blade is beautifully done. While it feels a tad tip heavy, it's to good effect with a knife that can do some serious chopping, and is otherwise well balanced in the hand. In my opinion this is the best version of the Trail Master that you can get: aside from the stunning aesthetics of the thing, it's got a razor convex edge and is a highly stainless build with that VG-1 core wrapped in 420J2. The 3V version of this knife has a full flat grind, a longer clip point and a taller cutout under the blade edge. For a guy that's owned a lot of both custom and high end production bowie knives, I'm thrilled to finally get my hands on a Japanese made San Mai Trail Master. I can't wait to take this out on my next backpacking adventure. While there are reports circulating that post-GSM acquisition the quality of Cold Steel products have declined, so far I'm not seeing it. I hope it stays that way. As far as I'm concerned this is, for the money, still one of the best "modern" production Bowie knives that you can buy. The Trail Master is like the Elvis of rugged, outdoor adventure knives: a cool-as-hell, revered, time-tested, sensational design, and very influential. Sure, the sheath is nothing special, but I'm going to have fun making my own leather sheath for it.

## Features

- EXCEPTIONAL BLADE - The Trail Master features a 9 1/2" long clip point blade made from CPM 3V steel, known for its incredible cutting power and edge retention; The hand-honed, razor-sharp blade ensures durability and long-lasting performance
- STURDY & RELIABLE HANDLE - Equipped with a Kray-Ex handle, the Trail Master offers a non-slip grip that remains secure in all conditions; The handle's design provides comfort and control, making it ideal for a variety of tasks
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION - With a blade thickness of 8 mm, the Trail Master boasts a strong and sturdy point, capable of handling the toughest jobs; The knife's overall length of 14 5/8" ensures a formidable presence while maintaining balance and precision
- VERSATILE USAGE - Popular among hunters, survival experts, and military personnel, the Trail Master excels in various roles, from cutting and chopping to self-defense; Its versatile design allows it to adapt to multiple conditions and tasks
- SPECIFICATIONS - Weight: 18 oz (510.3 g); Blade Thickness: 8 mm; Blade Length: 9.5"; Blade Steel: CPM 3V; Handle Length/Material: 5.125" Kray-Ex; Overall Length: 14.625"; Knife Type: Fixed; Blade Shape: Clip Point; Additional Features: Secure-Ex Sheath

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09DLK8F12 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #107,563 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #216 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Blade Type | Clip Point |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 254 Reviews |
| Hand Orientation | Right Hand |
| Handle Material | Kray-Ex |
| Included Components | Hunting Knives Fixed Blade |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| Item Length | 6.7 Inches |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Type Name | Hunting Knives Fixed Blade |
| Item Weight | 0.75 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | GSM Outdoors |
| Model Name | Trail Master 9.5" CPM 3V Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5.125" Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife Model Name Trail Master 9.5" CPM 3V Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5.125" Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife See more |
| Model Number | CS-16DT |
| Orientation | Right Hand |
| Part Number | CS-16DT |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Hunting |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Size | One Size |
| Special Feature | Full Tang |
| Special Features | Full Tang |
| Style | Modern |
| Theme | Military |
| UPC | 705442020288 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Kray-Ex
- **Included Components:** Hunting Knives Fixed Blade
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Hunting
- **Special Feature:** Full Tang
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![Trail Master 9.5" CPM 3V Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5.125" Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife W/Secure-Ex Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613rMp6BmBL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The one and only...
*by R***P on November 12, 2022*

Long, Long ago... in a time nearly forgotten, of paper catalogs and "proof" dvds... I purchased a Carbon V version of this incredible knife. At the time, the Carbon V version cost around $256.00 (shipping and handling included) and I saved up all my pennies (we were only paid in penny denominations and the largest bill in the United States was a $20). Needless to say, it took many years of hard work, saving and starving when I was finally able to send in my hand-written paper ordering form with a paper cheque (these are real things!). Many moons later (that was how months were measured back then), when the Carbon V Trailmaster finally arrived at my doorstep, we knew that this tool would change our lives forever. Using our life savings, we brought home a whole chicken to celebrate the arrival of this marvelous tool. This tool which would leave nothing uncut... In fact, we cut right into the chicken that night with the Trailmaster, and feasted like children on candy during Halloween night. There were 8 of us, and though we were still starving (there was only one chicken), we were satisfied with the massive cutting abilities of the Trailmaster. But Carbon V stains horribly and we were horrified at the pitting and staining that our cherished blade took on that night (those still scar the blade today). We were disenchanted and our sinking hearts thought that it would be the end of this magical blade... How could we have spent our money so recklessly?!? So we decided that we would continue to save up our pennies. We would buy a "better" blade, but only after the Carbon V Trailmaster broke. At first, we were uncertain. We thought that this ugly, brittle, fragile seeming blade would break with light use. Afterall, did it not stain horribly after merely cutting chicken? We used the knife sparingly. Cutting only those things that were soft and weak, like broccoli souls and asparagus tears. We did not want to break this knife before we had all our pennies saved up for another knife. Years went by and finally we had enough to buy another blade. A better, stronger blade. But we remembered our promise. "Only after the Trailmaster broke." - so we became bold. We used the blade against harder things. We cut more meat (even the meat with the bones in them). Yet, the knife would not break. We risked chopping wood with it. Afterall, didn't we have enough to buy another blade if this was to fail? Yet it did not fail. We chopped with it and chopped with it. And we chopped some more. We chopped harder and heavier. We no longer treated it like a mewling baby. We threw it down upon the stumps, blade first after chopping. Other beautiful blades started coming into the markets and we began to dream of holding those other blades... using them. But, we could not. The Trailmaster would not break. Sticking the tip into wood after chopping became a regular thing. We even pulled it out of the stumps... carelessly. Once, we even dropped it. The Trailmaster continued to chop and even pry. Muscles, meats, wood... nothing was a match for it. It continued to chop and pound and break everything that it encountered. It was renamed in our own household. We couldn't call it the "Trailmaster" anymore. It was just "it." "Get 'it'." "I need 'it'." "This is a job for 'it'." We couldn't bear to look at this monster that prevented us from spending our money on another, newer, shinier blade... The thought of this horribly stained beast rotted inside of us. It was brought out for every dirty task imaginable. Everything we did not want to deal with, 'it' had to. 'It' worked quietly and hard. Never a complaint. Not even a chip. For more than 20 years, our knife budget continued to grow. And grow. And grow. We could not spend our money on anything else so long as 'it' continued to persevere. And 'it' did. Finally, we were visited in our dreams by the spirit of L. Thompson himself (or we like to think that we were), and he told us that 'it' was "ok" for us to buy more CS knives. 'It' had started to get lonely in all those years it was the only knife in the household and it had finally decided that it was time we brought in some playmates. "It" told us that we shouldn't feel bad that we could not break 'it' for over 20 years... 'it' even forgave us for changing "its" name. It was simply not designed to quit or break. And so our story nears its end (thank you for reading this far). We were finally released of our promise. Maybe. At least we like to think so. And we started to purchase CS knives again. This SanMai version will not stain like our old Carbon V version - so fear not of its ugly visage. If you want a knife that you can trust. One that will simply continue to exist far beyond your own years. Try these Trailmasters out. Make yourselves the same promise we made 20+ years ago (that you will not buy another knife until this one breaks), and see where that gets you. Because all we saw, was a huge knife budget that kept growing and growing... We still have our Carbon V version today. Seriously, this cursed blade will not break, but will cut and break everything else (we actually LOVE it). We have NEVER had such a "ROI (return on investment)" on any other blade, EVER. This blade is WORTHY. Buy it today, come back in 20 years when L. Thompson "visits" you in your dreams and share your story! You know you want to. Want to help 'it' continue its production into the future? Click on that "helpful" icon, and lets see if we can get some other "poor, unfortunate souls" to buy this cursed, beast of a blade. Trust me, you'll be passing this one down in your will for generations to come.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hail to the King
*by C***S on March 5, 2025*

The knife I received was made in Japan. This is the legendary Trail Master that I signed up for: scary sharp from the factory in Seki with a lovely satin finish, clean grinds, and minimal machining/tooling artifacts. A gorgeous, beefy slab of laminated "San Mai III" steel. The hamon on the blade is beautifully done. While it feels a tad tip heavy, it's to good effect with a knife that can do some serious chopping, and is otherwise well balanced in the hand. In my opinion this is the best version of the Trail Master that you can get: aside from the stunning aesthetics of the thing, it's got a razor convex edge and is a highly stainless build with that VG-1 core wrapped in 420J2. The 3V version of this knife has a full flat grind, a longer clip point and a taller cutout under the blade edge. For a guy that's owned a lot of both custom and high end production bowie knives, I'm thrilled to finally get my hands on a Japanese made San Mai Trail Master. I can't wait to take this out on my next backpacking adventure. While there are reports circulating that post-GSM acquisition the quality of Cold Steel products have declined, so far I'm not seeing it. I hope it stays that way. As far as I'm concerned this is, for the money, still one of the best "modern" production Bowie knives that you can buy. The Trail Master is like the Elvis of rugged, outdoor adventure knives: a cool-as-hell, revered, time-tested, sensational design, and very influential. Sure, the sheath is nothing special, but I'm going to have fun making my own leather sheath for it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Understated, simple and beautiful.
*by O***N on June 15, 2023*

I an not a knife collector in point of fact i own very few i would take or use any knife with me other than my Victorinox. Sure i have a multi tool, fillet knife & large serrated knife in my tackle box. So why own an oversized Bowie knife. Well until recently i lived in a rural area for 13 years and got one for processing wood & or camping & i hate to admit goes in my bike bag on long trail rides, but for that big thin light weight & cheap. So why this knife first and foremost quality & strength. Good enough for processing wood And can hold an edge well enough to cut veggies and because of the lack of blood groove it could even be mistaken for a chefs knife. The knife handle is utilitarian and has very good grip. Is it overkill, not really for the qualities. As a good comparison i own a Wustoff chefs knife and a Mercer bread knife as i feel these are excellent tools for the job, but is the Wustoff chefs knife worth the cost vs a Victorinox or a Mercer chefs knife? Probably not, but the C.S. trail master bowie San Mai is less than half the cost of the Falkniven Bowie that's essentially the same knife. The only real downside is the sheath included with the knife. I would suggest if you dislike the sheath that comes with it the knife itself is well worth an aftermarket sheath. I watched a number of videos of this knife being tested. Honestly i expected a flaw or two and kind of accept them, but hey i do not see anything. Though i am not a collector i hate to mess it up and yet it is pointless not to use something made this well. I know the whole idea of processing wood is best done with axes, mauls and saws and food prep as well as any other number of tasks have dedicated blade forms. I can think of a half dozen reasons why this blade is not the best choice for bushcraft or survival. It chops and cuts and seems designed and capable of doing both tasks quite well.

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