If I were you I would consider a couple of other European steels. CPM3V gets a lot of noise because the majority of the makers and buyers and forums seem to be in the US. But having bought a bunch of 3V a couple of years back for a chopper, I would probably recommend some other steels now.
When you consider the all the aspects of performance that you're trying to maximise strength, toughness, edge stability, fineness of edge -- I would put up
80crv2,
A8 Mod, and S1 Modified (1.2604), against it.
Mors is right, 3V doesn't have the best edge stability and it doesn't take the finest edge. It's also not possible to heat treat in the home shop. Most makers outsource it to professional heat treaters, and this costs about 60 quid a kilo (for 3V) in the UK. The strength of 3v is maintaining a workable, but not razor edge for a long time.
It's worth remembering that low alloy steels take the finest edges and can often be kept sharp with a strop.
A8 modified is basically what Busse tweak to make Infi, which isn't the best steel for smaller blades, but for larger blades has been the standard to beat for well over a decade.
Roman Landes works with modified S1 for his choppers.
80crv2 and S1 Mod can be easily heat treated in the forge or home oven. A8 mod is going to be a bit more tricky because of all that chrome. (but possible of course).
Hope that helps a bit.