Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero vs CRKT M16-14SFG
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 42% 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$120Most expensive
US$115Cheapest
Weight
220 g (7.76 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
98.425 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex
Black G10
Finish
Stonewash
Black titanium nitride coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Liner lock with AutoLAWKS safety
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Carson Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up reversible clip
Reversible pocket clip with four-position carry
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryTactical useUtility workEmergency respondersHeavy-duty field use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
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
Exceptional grip from G10 handleSuperior cutting power of Veff serrationsSecure liner lock with AutoLAWKS safetySmooth and fast flipping actionVersatile four-position pocket clip
Common complaints
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
Not designed for tip-up in-pocket carry
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