Comparison Console
Cold Steel Ranch Boss II vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Ranch Boss II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Ranch Boss II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Ranch Boss II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Ranch Boss II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 823% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Ranch Boss II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Ranch Boss II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 32% 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$41.99Cheapest
US$84.98Most expensive
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
1360.78 g (48.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
Overall length
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
Closed length
133.35 mm (5.25 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
SK5 carbon steel
Japanese AUS10A Alloy
Handle material
Faux sawcut bone
Griv-Ex (Glass Reinforced Nylon) with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Linerlock
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Opening method
Manual
Manual
Clip type
Unknown
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryFarm and ranch workDurability in tough environments
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice useMilitary use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Sharpness and edge retention of SK5 carbon steel bladeDurable construction with bone handle and stainless bolstersLiner lock provides good finger protectionComes with a quality brown leather belt sheathAffordable price point
Lightweight yet rugged and dependableErgonomic and secure Griv-Ex handleVery sharp and versatile bladeSecure and shock resistant Tri-Ad locking mechanismAmbidextrous and comfortable for extended use
Common complaints
Not specified in the given sources
Unknown
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