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Cold Steel Rajah II 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 42% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% 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 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Rajah II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Rajah II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Rajah II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Rajah II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$349Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
380.21 g (13.41 oz)Heaviest
220 g (7.76 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Overall length
356 mm (14.02 in)Longest
311 mm (12.24 in)Shortest
Closed length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
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
Griv-Ex
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb plate
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket clip
Tip-up reversible clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Outdoor tasksCutting, chopping, slicing, shearing tough materials
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and shock-resistant Tri-Ad locking mechanismErgonomic kukri-style handle with multi-position gripHigh durability blade steel with good edge retentionReliable manual opening with unique thumb plateAmbidextrous carry options with pocket clip
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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