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
Cheapest
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 369% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
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.
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 Carry▣Job Site Use▣Utility Tasks
▣Hunting▣Camping▣General Utility▣Daily Cutting Chores▣Survival▣Rescue▣Police Use▣Military Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Very Strong And Durable Design✓Reliable Tri Ad Lock✓Good Balance Of Size And Weight For Heavy Use✓Good Handle Grip And Materials
✓Lightweight Yet Rugged And Dependable✓Ergonomic And Secure Griv Ex Handle✓Very Sharp And Versatile Blade✓Secure And Shock Resistant Tri Ad Locking Mechanism✓Ambidextrous And Comfortable For Extended Use