Comparison Console
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto vs Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% 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 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 134% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 175% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 178% 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$69.95Most expensive
Weight
146.3 g (5.16 oz)Lightest
204.12 g (7.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Overall length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8A (Micro Recon 1), S35VN (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Japanese AUS10A
Handle material
Faux G-10 (Micro Recon 1), G-10 (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Griv-Ex
Finish
Black Tuff-Ex (Micro Recon 1), Black DLC (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock (Lock Back)
Tri-Ad lock (lockback)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up (ambidextrous clip for Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice and military use
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
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad locking mechanismLightweight yet ruggedErgonomic Griv-Ex handle with aluminum liners for secure gripSharp out of the box blade with good edge retentionPopular with police and military personnelAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Weight and size vary by model; some larger Recon 1 models heavierDifferent blade finishes and steels affect price
Handle side may be uncomfortable for extended heavy use without gloves
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