Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Clip Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$69.95Cheapest
US$113Most expensive
Weight
204.12 g (7.20 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Overall length
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
257 mm (10.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
138 mm (5.43 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Japanese AUS10A
AUS-8
Handle material
Griv-Ex
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Dark coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock (lockback)
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice and military use
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
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
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Handle side may be uncomfortable for extended heavy use without gloves
Pocket clip right-hand only
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