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Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero vs CRKT Pilar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% 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 Pilar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 57% 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
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
89 mm (3.50 in)
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8A
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory with 6061 heat treated aluminum liners
Stainless steel
Finish
Unknown
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
One-handed opening
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Clip type
Dual stainless steel pocket clips
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingCampingHikingGeneral utility choresBoat or river knifeChute knifePolice/militarySurvival/rescue applications
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Common praise
Extremely strong lockHigh sharpness retentionVersatile use casesErgonomic handle offering non-slip gripDual ambidextrous pocket clips
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy for its size at 4.2 ounces (119 g)8Cr13MoV is a budget steel requiring frequent sharpeningPocket clip is not left-hand friendlyTeflon washers can be tricky to tune
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