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Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto vs Spyderco Delica 4

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

Lightest

Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1817% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 72% 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.

Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto — Blade length: 171.45 mm (6.75 in)Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto — Overall length: 311.15 mm (12.25 in)Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto — Blade thickness: 3.81 mm (0.15 in)Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto — Weight: 1360.78 g (48.00 oz)Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto — Retail price: US$84.98Spyderco Delica 4 — Blade length: 73 mm (2.87 in)Spyderco Delica 4 — Overall length: 181 mm (7.13 in)Spyderco Delica 4 — Blade thickness: 2.5 mm (0.10 in)Spyderco Delica 4 — Weight: 71 g (2.50 oz)Spyderco Delica 4 — Retail price: US$85Blade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$84.98Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
1360.78 g (48.00 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Japanese AUS10A Alloy
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex (Glass Reinforced Nylon) with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners
FRN
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingCampingGeneral utilityDaily cutting choresSurvivalRescuePolice useMilitary use
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Not best for
Unknown
!Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
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
Lightweight and slim designComfortable and ergonomic handle with bi-directional textureSecure and reliable back lock mechanismVersatile and sharp VG-10 bladeAmbidextrous clip placement and opening hole
Common complaints
Unknown
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time

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