Comparison Console
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero vs Microtech Amphibian Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% 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 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 181% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto 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.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 41% 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$337Most expensive
Weight
220 g (7.76 oz)Heaviest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
311 mm (12.24 in)Longest
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Shortest
Closed length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex
G10 (fluted black)
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up reversible clip
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingMilitarySurvivalCampingTacticalEveryday CarryGeneral Utility
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty EDCAmbidextrous 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
Innovative Ram Lok Crossbar Lock For Secure And Smooth Operation.High Quality Bohler M390mk Blade Steel.Ambidextrous Thumb Stud And Reversible Pocket Clip Allows Left Or Right Carry.Durable Fluted Black G10 Or Titanium Handle With Secure Grip.Made In The USA With High Craftsmanship.
Common complaints
Some Reports Of Minor Scratches Or Wear On Clip Finish In Used Condition
Unknown
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