Comparison Console
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto 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 Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% 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 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 301% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% 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 Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 176% 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 Vaquero 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$120Most expensive
Weight
146.3 g (5.16 oz)Lightest
220 g (7.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Overall length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
171 mm (6.73 in)
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8A (Micro Recon 1), S35VN (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
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
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up (ambidextrous clip for Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Tip-up reversible clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
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 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
Weight and size vary by model; some larger Recon 1 models heavierDifferent blade finishes and steels affect price
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
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