Comparison Console
CIVIVI Voltaic vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1051% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic 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 94% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic 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 53% 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$89.7Most expensive
US$84.98Cheapest
Weight
118.2 g (4.17 oz)Lightest
1360.78 g (48.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
Overall length
203.5 mm (8.01 in)Shortest
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
Japanese AUS10A Alloy
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Wood Inlay
Griv-Ex (Glass Reinforced Nylon) with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Nested Frame Lock
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Opening method
Flipper Tab
Manual
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCOffice useGeneral slicing tasks
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice useMilitary use
Not best for
Heavy outdoor adventuresPremium boutique steel enthusiasts
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth flipper action aided by ceramic ball bearingsExcellent attention to detailDurable, corrosion-resistant Sandvik 14C28N steelGood value for price under $100Reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
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
Not considered premium steel by enthusiastsNot suited for very heavy duty outdoor tasks
Unknown
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