Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager XL 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 Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 519% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$84.98Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
1360.78 g (48.00 oz)Heaviest
220 g (7.76 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Overall length
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
311 mm (12.24 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
171 mm (6.73 in)
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Japanese AUS10A Alloy
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex (Glass Reinforced Nylon) with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners
Griv-Ex
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Manual
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Tip-up reversible clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice useMilitary use
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight yet rugged and dependableErgonomic and secure Griv-Ex handleVery sharp and versatile bladeSecure and shock resistant Tri-Ad locking mechanismAmbidextrous and comfortable for extended use
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
Unknown
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
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