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Benchmade Griptilian vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero
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 51% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 103% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 46% 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 Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 60% 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$110Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
220 g (7.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Shortest
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
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
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Tip-up reversible clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
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 secure Tri-Ad lock mechanismErgonomic Griv-Ex handle with good gripSharp and durable AUS-10A blade steelLightweight and durableSuitable for heavy use and tactical applications
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
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
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