Comparison Console
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto vs Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 110% 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$29.95Cheapest
US$54Most expensive
Weight
146.3 g (5.16 oz)Heaviest
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8A (Micro Recon 1), S35VN (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
AUS 8A
Handle material
Faux G-10 (Micro Recon 1), G-10 (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Grivory with 6061 heat treated aluminum liners
Finish
Black Tuff-Ex (Micro Recon 1), Black DLC (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Unknown
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock (Lock Back)
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
One-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-Up (ambidextrous clip for Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Dual stainless steel pocket clips
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
HuntingCampingHikingGeneral utility choresBoat or river knifeChute knifePolice/militarySurvival/rescue applications
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad lockNon-slip handle gripTactical black blade finish reducing glare and rustVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Extremely strong lockHigh sharpness retentionVersatile use casesErgonomic handle offering non-slip gripDual ambidextrous pocket clips
Common complaints
Weight and size vary by model; some larger Recon 1 models heavierDifferent blade finishes and steels affect price
Unknown
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