Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero vs CRKT Seismic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Seismic 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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic 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 Seismic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% 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$120Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
220 g (7.76 oz)Heaviest
180 g (6.35 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
239 mm (9.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Satin or black powder-coated (variants)
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Deadbolt lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper or dual thumb studs with IKBS ball bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up reversible clip
Tip-up, reversible for right/left carry
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryEDC
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
Smooth blade deployment via flipper and IKBS ball bearing pivotRock solid Deadbolt locking systemWell balanced and comfortable G10 handlePartially serrated option availableLegal blade length in areas restricting blades longer than 4 inches
Common complaints
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
Discontinued model no longer widely available
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