Comparison Console
Cold Steel American Lawman 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 American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 57% 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$120Cheapest
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
220 g (7.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Griv-Ex
Finish
Black DLC coating
Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up reversible clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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 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
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
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
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