Cold Steel Voyager Large Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager Large Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Cold Steel Voyager Large Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Cold Steel Voyager Large Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Cold Steel Voyager Large Clip Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Cold Steel Voyager Large Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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.
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
AUS10A stainless steel
Handle material
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
Griv-Ex
Finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Tri-Ad lockback
Opening method
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Unknown
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-up, right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Tactical use▣Hunting
▣Everyday carry▣Tactical use▣Hunting▣Camping▣Utility cutting▣Survival▣Rescue▣Police and military use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Strong and secure Scorpion Lock mechanism✓Durable blade steels (CPM-S35VN or AUS 10A)✓Comfortable and sturdy handle materials✓Good balance of portability and strength
✓Lightweight and comfortable handle✓Very sharp and reliable blade✓Strong and safe Tri-Ad lock✓Durable materials including Griv-Ex handle and AUS10A blade steel✓Versatile for many outdoor and tactical uses✓Ambidextrous pocket clip
Common complaints
⚠Higher price point for original AD-15⚠AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost