Comparison Console
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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$120Cheapest
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
220 g (7.76 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Shortest
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Shortest
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Griv-Ex
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Tip-up reversible clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty everyday carryJob site useUtility tasks
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
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
Strong and secure Tri-Ad lock mechanismErgonomic Griv-Ex handle with good gripSharp and durable AUS-10A blade steelLightweight and durableSuitable for heavy use and tactical applications
Common complaints
Unknown
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
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