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Cold Steel American Lawman vs Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$156.99Most expensive
US$94.99Cheapest
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Japanese AUS10A steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Griv-Ex with 6061 aluminum liners
Finish
Black DLC coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual, one-handed opening
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
General utilityHuntingCampingSurvivalRescueDaily cutting chores
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad locking mechanismErgonomic Griv-Ex handle with aluminum linersLightweight and comfortable designSharp and durable AUS10A bladeReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Lock bar pressure can be stiffNo traditional detent to fully secure closed bladeOdd pocket clip design requiring swapping for left-hand carryMinor fit and finish issues
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