Comparison Console
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% 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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 369% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 22% 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$122Most expensive
US$84.98Cheapest
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Lightest
1360.78 g (48.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Shortest
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
Japanese AUS10A Alloy
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Griv-Ex (Glass Reinforced Nylon) with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty everyday carryJob site useUtility tasks
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice useMilitary use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very strong and durable designReliable Tri-Ad lockGood balance of size and weight for heavy useGood handle grip and materials
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
Unknown
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