Is the 3V Cold Steel kukri worth the money?

[Jay Hiewd]

I keep a Cold Steel kukri Plus in my camping pack. I had the old expensive San Mai III, but it was too heavy. How much better is the 3V version?

 

[not2sharp]

To me the blade steel is secondary to the weak handle and sheath design. If they want a premium price it should be for something with a nice leather or kydex sheath and a solid micarta/g10 handle.

N2s

 

[jbmonkey]

I keep a Cold Steel kukri Plus in my camping pack. I had the old expensive San Mai III, but it was too heavy. How much better is the 3V version?

I have a 3v. made well in Taiwan....but also very heavy. can't imagine it any less heavy than a san mai one.......

 

[HexY3co]

I suspect the new 3v will be as heavy because it is over 1/4" thick like the San mai. They have the cheap versions that are thinner and lighter. That may be the way to go.