Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero vs CRKT Tuna
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Tuna stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Tuna stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 71% 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$69.99Cheapest
Weight
220 g (7.76 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)
3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex
G10 and stainless steel
Finish
Stonewash
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up reversible clip
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday carryGeneral utility
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy duty tasks
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
Rugged and tested locking systemClean and essential linesCompact and lightweightGood grip and durabilityReliable performanceSmooth deployment after break-in
Common complaints
Some reports of minor scratches or wear on clip finish in used condition
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
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