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CIVIVI Aquila vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1078% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 48% 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$80Cheapest
US$84.98Most expensive
Weight
115.5 g (4.07 oz)Lightest
1360.78 g (48.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Japanese VG-10 stainless steel
Japanese AUS10A Alloy
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Griv-Ex (Glass Reinforced Nylon) with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Opening method
Flipper
Manual
Clip type
Side reversible titanium pocket clip
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice useMilitary use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and solid buildGood edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth flipper opening with ceramic ball bearing pivotValue priced quality EDC knife
Lightweight yet rugged and dependableErgonomic and secure Griv-Ex handleVery sharp and versatile bladeSecure and shock resistant Tri-Ad locking mechanismAmbidextrous and comfortable for extended use
Common complaints
Unknown
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