Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero 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 18% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% 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 Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade 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$120Most expensive
US$113Cheapest
Weight
220 g (7.76 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
257 mm (10.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
AUS-8
Handle material
Griv-Ex
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Dark coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up reversible clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
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
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
Pocket clip right-hand only
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