Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero vs Kershaw Brawler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager Large Vaquero stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 31% 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$56Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
105 mm (4.13 in)
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8A
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Grivory with 6061 heat treated aluminum liners
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Unknown
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
One-handed opening
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Dual stainless steel pocket clips
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingCampingHikingGeneral utility choresBoat or river knifeChute knifePolice/militarySurvival/rescue applications
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Unknown
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Common praise
Extremely strong lockHigh sharpness retentionVersatile use casesErgonomic handle offering non-slip gripDual ambidextrous pocket clips
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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