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Benchmade Griptilian vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$110Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
204.12 g (7.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
Japanese AUS10A
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
Griv-Ex
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad lock (lockback)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice and military use
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad locking mechanismLightweight yet ruggedErgonomic Griv-Ex handle with aluminum liners for secure gripSharp out of the box blade with good edge retentionPopular with police and military personnelAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics
Handle side may be uncomfortable for extended heavy use without gloves
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