Comparison Console
CIVIVI Plethiros vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1412% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 55% 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$88Most expensive
US$84.98Cheapest
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
1360.78 g (48.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 stainless steel
Japanese AUS10A Alloy
Handle material
G10 with Carbon Fiber Overlay
Griv-Ex (Glass Reinforced Nylon) with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners
Finish
Satin finish blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Opening method
Flipper
Manual
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up 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 balancedSmooth flipper with ball bearing actionGood value for priceDurable materials and construction
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
No sheath includedLimited availability due to discontinuation
Unknown
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