Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero vs CRKT M16-03BK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$54Cheapest
US$58Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
118.31 mm (4.66 in)
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8A
Sandvik 12C27
Handle material
Grivory with 6061 heat treated aluminum liners
Stainless Steel
Finish
Unknown
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
One-handed opening
Flipper
Clip type
Dual stainless steel pocket clips
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingCampingHikingGeneral utility choresBoat or river knifeChute knifePolice/militarySurvival/rescue applications
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Extremely strong lockHigh sharpness retentionVersatile use casesErgonomic handle offering non-slip gripDual ambidextrous pocket clips
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
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