The blade is a serrated/plain edge combo which I have mixed feelings about. The blade of the Voyager XL was crazy sharp on delivery, and it was centered well with no vertical or horizontal play which is really impressive for a folder this big at this price point. The fact that knives made with AUS8 are usually quite a bit cheaper is important to those of us who lose knives on regular basis or have bank accounts can’t that support the shiny blade addictions of the gainfully employed steel nerds. In spite of my poor man’s affinity for AUS8 steel, I have to admit that the Carpenter CTS BD1 steel is superior to AUS8 in almost every way including edge retention and corrosion resistance. It does lose it’s edge quicker than higher end steels like CTS BD1 and S30V, but I find sharpening to be fun and relaxing. You can still find AUS8 steel versions out there, and they are usually around $25 cheaper than the new versions with the CTS BD1 steel. Due to my propensity for losing knives or dropping them in the water I picked up an AUS8 version as well as the CTS BD1 steel version.ĪUS8 steel certainly has a few detractors, but I have always found it to be a more than serviceable option for any job I needed it to do, and I am pretty tough on knives. I considered getting the Vaquero for a minute, because I thought it would be funny for my friends to ask, “Is that a Vaquero in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”, but I am a clip point addict, and my friends are not that witty.Ĭold Steel has recently begun moving many of their knives from AUS-8 steel to Carpenter CTS BD1 steel, and the Voyager is one of those knives. I am partial to drop point, so that’s the focus for this review. The Voyager XL comes in three different blade styles: Drop Point, Tanto and Vaquero. Grip Limitations Due to the Handle Finger Grooves Surprisingly Comfortable in the Pocket of Most Pants or ShortsĬons Conventional One Handed Open Can be Awkward In fact it has me wondering if my wife has been lying to me all these years, but that is a subject for a different post.Ĭheck Price on Blade HQ Check Price on Amazon The Voyager XL has been my primary EDC for over six months now, and I am surprised at how many times the bigger than average size has been advantageous. Obviously it would be a bit cramped in the blood flow-restricting skinny jeans that seem to be popular with the weirdly bearded hipster class that infests America’s more densely populated regions, but I don’t think they are the target demographic Cold Steel had in mind when they designed this knife. While it certainly takes up more space in your pants or shorts pocket than an average folding knife it is surprisingly comfortable in the pocket of the type of clothing worn by the sort of person who would carry this knife. So big in fact that when it was first announced many years ago I just sort of ignored it as a gimmick, because I thought it was too big to be a practical EDC pocket folder. Available in two sizes and with numerous blade and edge configurations, there’s a Voyager for everyone.The Cold Steel Voyager XL is a big folding knife.
#Cold steel voyager xl plain clip point series
The Voyager series features Japanese AUS10A Alloy Blades, and Cold Steel's Tri-Ad locking mechanism - which is quite possibly the most secure, safe and shock resistant lock on the market today! The Voyager’s ergonomic Griv-Ex handles (reinforced with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners) provide both great comfort and a secure grip even under extended use in tough conditions. Each knife in Cold Steel's extensive Voyager series is precision engineered and held to their most exacting standards.
Voyagers excel in many survival and rescue applications, and they have proven to be very popular with Police and Military personnel, who appreciate the combination of the cutting performance and safety that they offer. Lightweight, comfortable, and super sharp, they are rugged, dependable and perfect for hunting and camping as well as general utility and daily cutting chores. The Cold Steel Voyager series is designed to be the true “everyman” knife.
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