Cold Steel Voyager XL Folding Knife - Overview and Review

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[@metal_complex]

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[@tomfury6276]

I carry this knife everywhere, I have 9 of them…

[@PracticalMinimalist]

Not as many (I have 6 in different blade shapes), but I COMPLETELY understand…

[@tomfury6276]

@@PracticalMinimalist I have all of the blade styles and the large versions. Also, three Broken Skulls, love those knives.

[@stick9078]

Idk I think I'll stick to a fixed blade for camping. My USMC Bulldog has been almost perfect. 7.5" blade, chisel tip with a beater nub at the end of the handle. Even split logs with this beast. Only problem is I've lost the beater nub. Lol Need to find another one.... Also, I'm honestly not even sure if the steel type but I can shave my arm or chop through the shit like a machete. Got it about 20 years ago @ BigFive for around $20. Wouldn't mind finding a more premium upgrade to it though. It's well deserved.

[@dc174]

@Tom Fury 😂....Dam!

[@elihollingsworth6852]

Who else thinks the CS voyager series is the best edc tactical folder in the game?

[@fearnoevilllc9719]

I carry the Kris Voyager and XL Voyager Vaquero in my cargo pockets at work. They carry very well there and the ergonomics are great!

[@christexas4683]

You went to an absurd length to avoid the intended purpose of this knife. It is a WEAPON as well as a tool. That's the point, and there is nothing wrong with that.

[@donjuanmckenzie4897]

Its a perfectly good utility knife though

[@Bloodknight456]

I'm gonna guess he knows exactly what the purpose is, but he avoids it because KZbin sucks ass and likes to demonitize anything that has to do with weapons.

[@metal_complex]

I avoided it because it's stupid. Chris the couch ninja up there is correct, but absolutely no one is using it that way. It's just marketing for pretenders. Anything can be "designed as a weapon". Makes more sense to review it for what it's realistically being used for.

[@mattadler4710]

I agree that this is a highly useful tool for a lot of different kinds of tasks. You could probably baton with it without breaking it, but i would never do that outside of an emergency. I do think that this thing is build to be a martial blade, and as such, its a fantastic choice. If you are in a situation where you need to defend your life, there are very few other folding blades that are better. If thats you, I suggest practicing with it.

[@justinsolberg1988]

It’s a knife that is also a hammer, wire cutter, wire stripper, self defense tool, and pocketable scare tactic lmao

[@Zaque-TV]

@@justinsolberg1988 and theyre cheap!

[@sabasaba1818]

You recommend this knife as a good penetrator in self defence situation ? or only for snap cutter ?

[@Love_lily-p1o]

Tanto style is excellent penetratot

[@phillipmargrave]

I carry at least one of these everyday. You can tuck one behind your belt and forget about it all day. This is a great knife for self defense. This is not designed for an outdoor camp knife. This is a fighting knife. The tip is excellent in stabbing penetration and the secondary tip is for a powerful snap cut.

[@Patrick-kb3hj]

If you're getting one for fighting though I do recommend a serrated blade.

[@Will-W]

"Someone's sitting there flipping a PM2 while they're watching this..." why you gotta call me out like that man?

[@Metzgarmeister666]

My wife and I have a large ranch in South Carolina, and as such we are probably some of the few people that actually EDC large knives. Rajah 2’s for clearing brush from fence lines, and recon 1s or xl voyagers for edc cutting tasks on the farm. Always been fans of cold steel as they are true working knives. Can handle most things, and if you lose it or break it, you can replace it for under $150. As always, love your videos MC!

[@MRWKFClark]

I have an older voyager XL that has a 6” blade and VG1 steel. One of my favourite knives. Surprisingly nimble and versatile for its size. I use it for camping, round the house/garden and even to cut my steak.

[@mannylieberman2574]

All fans of Cold Steel Tanto knives for martial use are aware of the extraordinary properties of the secondary point. The snap cut technique of knife fighting is essentially like the jab in boxing. All Tantos employed for self defense can make excellent use of the snap cut with the secondary point. Fixed blades as well as folders. This XL Voyager Tanto in particular takes it to the next level. Why? Because when you choke back on the extended grip you put enormous distance between you and your opponent. A sharp flick of the wrist delivers a fight stopping V-shaped cut if you're opting for a non lethal way of defending your life. This is a very capable stabber and slasher, of course, but this knife will get you through the night without having to dispatch anyone if it isn't absolutely necessary.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

Yes. Because most of us spend our nights in mortal combat.

[@ncpsurfgod6373]

@@Prosecute-fauciI do 😂

[@sabasaba1818]

You recommend this knife as a good penetrator in self defence situation ? or only for snap cutter ?

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@sabasaba1818 it’s a good all around knife. Let’s be honest with ourselves here… the chance of any of us getting into a knife fight at any time is extremely slim.

[@CKshouta]

With American tanto style blade you can drop the edge angle below 12DPS at the belly and get the best of both worlds: stout tip and extremely slicy belly. Surprisingly versatile, despite looking mallninja. Edit: One tip for those wanting to carry one of these as EDC: sand/ductape/epoxy the area where pocketclip touch the handle so it doesn't destroy your pocket. Applies to the entire range of voyagers from sane to not very sane.

[@imsteevin]

I use a large diameter drill bit right under the clip bend and it works perfectly

[@metal_complex]

No. The Cold Steel is extremely mall ninja. But that's ok. Enjoy what you like. I can guarantee the people who carry "expensive" folders aren't wasting time being bothered by what you think, so why should you?

[@metal_complex]

😉 R.I.P.

[@sabasaba1818]

You recommend this knife as a good penetrator in self defence situation ? or only for snap cutter ?

[@marksaint2936]

I carry this knife as a EDC defense knife. It fits in your pocket amazingly well. It is there for a worst case scenario, that's all. My other pocket has my EDC Swiss Army knife for actual use.

[@GLOCKsh00ter24]

I carry a Voyager XL when I want to really impress the ladies.

[@williamstoneman6977]

"Hey baby you wanna see my extra large voyager? Its been many places..."

[@jeremypomroy2307]

And I thought my large Voyager was big, the xl is getting a bit out of hand, pun intended.

[@ozeflvsh4522]

I used my XL vaquero to run off a crackhead that pulled a gas station special on me outside my worksite. Damn near scared the crack out of him when i showed him the quickdraw. He didnt even notice the OC spray in my offhand. Im happy homeboy didnt press the issue and just left. I live in Detroit for reference lol

[@michaelcordle2477]

Been in a similar situation myself. Cold steel knives are crackhead repellant

[@ozeflvsh4522]

@@michaelcordle2477 i promise you, they need to put that shit on the box. Its crazy i never thought id find myself in a situation like that. Im happy youre alright dude 😅

[@jimfiore4671]

Well my favorite EDC knife is my Curtiss F3, CKF Satori or my Valance knives Gamma. They are all large 4" blades weighing between 6.5-8.5 oz. I don't carry "normal" people knives and the only "knife" tasks I do are cut tabs once In a blue moon and "fiddle" or "fidget" or flick flip and close. That's all. My knives go in my pockets bc I love knives. It's very seldom I use my knives for the sharp part. But I'm always ready, I always have it. Unfortunately I don't buy "value" knives anymore and that's because of my uses. I don't need one so there's no sense buying knives for anything other than collecting. That's how I save money lol. My savings account is my knife and firearms collection lol. Thanks for the content. God bless

[@imsteevin]

Also of the XL cold steels, I think this is the most pocketable one, specifically in tanto

[@phillipmargrave]

The vaquero is even lighter than the Tanto

[@j.savage1228]

OMG! I just got my AD20.5 Sharkfoot out of the mailbox & I am IN LOVE! I must have every knife with this shark lock now....what a great knife.

[@RookCAF]

Love my XL Voyagers, I have 4. Tanto, Clip, Drop and a Fully Serrated Vaquero. Great Blades . The Mediums were Disco'd back in the AUS8A days, And I have two of those . They sell pretty high on the Bay right now. You could say I'm a Cold Steel Fanboy hahaha. Thanks for the great review MC!

[@n202awesome9]

Which blade shape do you think is the best for general task?

[@RookCAF]

@@n202awesome9 for general use I'd say either the clip point or spear point in the 4" blade are the best for EDC use

[@phuckayumang2381]

I've carried this knife for about 10 years now and put it through hell. Finally retiring it though. I closed the blade on my fingers the other day at work because I was twisting and wrenching the blade through some straps and my gloved hands accidentally hit the lock bar. It's getting replaced with the mini leathernecks and tanto series. I ordered the dagger and bowie mini leathernecks earlier today and just ordered the Kyoto II an hour or so ago. Can't wait until they get here. Out of all the knives I've owned from the various companies, I like Cold Steel the best. Good value for the money, and very robust designs.

[@MyKnifeJourney]

Hand and a half pocket sword. It might be comical to some but everything Cold Steel I own is a full duty/heavy duty knife that can be relied upon.

[@ryancamilleri6468]

Sweetness. This video inspired me to try out a big chunky Cold Steel. After looking at the Voyager, AD10, Espada, Spartan... I found a 4Max Scout on sale and ordered it up.

[@ericblaze5242]

After watching this I’ll think I’ll carry my large espada today.

[@firstlast2514]

I like how dude put both pocket clips on lol. When you had it on its back, it looked like it was half of a knife against a mirror. Idk if I've ever seen a knife with both clips.

[@riverrunner23]

You had me at XL. Of course I bought one of these, in my panic purchases of 'old school' CS knives. Glad I did, too.

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

I love mine. It's in my Friday EDC rotation for sure.

[@PLBW81]

why aren´t there aftermarket scales for Cold steel knives...Your Benchmade Bugout with Titanium scales does it get thicker than the orignal scales? Would be nice because the are so thin - hard to hold and get a good grip... And why aren´t there any custom made Multitools is there no market? Titanium, Pliers, Phillps, screwdriver, Can opener, Como saw metal and wood and scissors, little smaller than the Rebar. Don´t need a MT with a knife.

[@CKshouta]

Most cold steel folders have handles that are just two slabs of G10 holding all the guts. To make it out of the same material with the same precision will be very cost prohibitive for small volume shops. Also consider how low cold steel goes for even with the 2021 price hike.

[@meccagold2009]

These XL's are not hard to carry. Lots of reach and deterrent effect with these blades.

[@chilidoghamsalad9952]

I have a voyager in CTS XHP with a black blade and partially serrated. The CS serrations are a complete win, on "normal" knives I don't like serrations but on a beast mode pocket sword like this, it can't hurt to have the additional capability.

[@johanandersson5299]

I love mine in fully serrated.

[@igingerbreadmann]

🙏🏽 thanks for another great video! Haha just recently received the serrated version 2 weeks ago. I also have the Kris and serrated vaquero. Love the XL 🔪

[@coreychambers416]

I like the serrated blade better for my voyagers

[@FYLbingbong]

the voyager xl is a beast of a knife both useful and comical. I got on in the clip point blade shape lol

[@danielwasused]

i unironicly EDCed a 4 max scout for about 5 months and this actually weighs less so i would 100% have this on me at pretty much all the time

[@havoc1zero]

Lol, I’m the same. Been carrying my 4max scout since I got it two months ago. I had the voyager vaquero xl fully serrated for about 3 months prior and got so used to carrying it that now, when I’m carrying the 4max scout, I forget i even have the vaquero on me. Lol. I know, a bit of overkill but it satisfies my inner ninja.

[@danielwasused]

@@havoc1zero its just badass and i love it

[@chriswolf7169]

Wow, after seeing all the blade types for this model I am going to have to get one for sure haha don't kno why just have to have one 😅tnxs for showing and putting the links below😎👊 hava awsome Wednesday brother keep on keepn on ✌

[@matthuck378]

Two handed pocketknives are hilarious. If this existed in the 90's, it'd be a great knife for those JNCO pockets!

[@bbaker3510]

That is a crazy wonderful BEAST of a knife, I love it! Thanks for reviewing it! I saw the Cold Steel Frenzy a couple months ago on a video, that's another fun knife, I will see if you have a review on that :)

[@Tunkkis]

I have the XL tanto in CTS-BD1 as well, got it as a Christmas from my parents don't years back. It's a very fun knife.

[@bbb2881]

I adore mine especially with the snaggletooth and edc mine at work, not at work cold steel ak47

[@havoc1zero]

Love my fully serrated vaquero xl.

[@Pine_Soul]

Pocket Swords, Me Likey

[@longrider42]

I just got the Clip Point version in XL. Its a big knife. Good lock up too. Any ways. Stay safe and keep em sharp.

[@cameronbuckner254]

I used to edc a xl voyager in the vaquero blade. I still love that knife but now it stays in the toolbox after it was replaced with a Spyderco Military in s110v steel. I like bigger knives lol.

[@mattadler4710]

I want to add one of these to my collection. Love my Spartan, and this is even crazier. When he guessed 5 ounces, I broke out laughing.

[@Daniel-ig6ne]

Ah yes… Cold Steel… I can finally use my pocket knife as a pry bar

[@brettp_DO]

Do you think this would be a good chopper for camping? How would you compare it to the 4max scout for tough work like chopping?

[@BLACKOPS6391]

4:42 "it's really hard to tell because it's so long" that's what she said..

[@Gieszkanne]

If someone pulling a knife on you, you can laugh at him and say "That is not a knife THIS is a knife!"😂

[@SkunkPunch73]

Ahhh know that’s a knife lol! All jokes aside everyone needs a piece of work like this in their collection. As always excellent stuff M_C 😘👍

[@austinkuipers6087]

slightly taller blade stock in cruwear .155 thick with a little more height on the grind to offset the thickness. Fully Ti skeletonized handle and phosphor bronze washers, sub $250. 2" of small serrations, they'd sell tons of them.

[@bearislandjosh5279]

I used to carry one of these every day for years. When I was bouncing two meth heads with framing hammers tried to force their way in after hours to rob the bar. My suddenly having a large knife was what made them break and run.

[@nafis6668]

this knife is so good, i bought 2 of em. it's like a folding version of BADIK, our traditional in malaysia and indonesia.

[@GoldTitanBoa917]

when I leave my house to the store or on a walk, there are dangerous crackheads everywhere. Sometimes a loose dog. Therefore, this would be my ideal legal edc due to the reach concealment and stabbing power thru clothing

[@daveouterspace]

This is my in between edc . If I’m not doing things that require a fixed blade but my regular edc is to expensive, nice or not large enough for the job .

[@tombright1]

I'm looking to replace a SOG Spec Ops II that I've carried for more than 20 years. I like the 4"+ blade on the SOG. do you think this would be a good option?

[@toddcarr.]

Carry a 4max as my daily carry sometimes, necessary nope, lots of fun Yep. Keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.

[@mdubb4855]

Given the extra leverage inherent to a long blade and long handle, do you worry about lock failure?

[@fukemnukem1525]

The lanyard.....why? What are y'all's thoughts on why to use one on a knife this big? Grip? Looks?

[@nafis6668]

the blade is hard, around 59 to 60HRC. but that hollow grind can leads to micro chipping. the edge angle is like japanese kitchen knive, lasting a long time. still can shave hair after cutting off branches.

[@Zero_8347]

I got the drop point version. I think it will be an excellent camping knife

[@TheRealB1gA]

Tanto is far better for stabbing flesh

[@josephmac2386]

I have one of these I installed a snaggletooth pocket snag. I EDC it all the time. Snaggletooth LLC

[@caseyjames7379]

I ditched my Asian made knives but kept this and my frenzy , sanded the scales under the clip for easy draw from pocket .

[@luisloya1120]

Received mine in CTS BD1 today.

[@LaddGardner4]

Excellent tent peg.

[@nafis6668]

i do bring this into the jungle. its lighter than fixed blade and not too long to travel tru dense bushes. heavy at the front , excellent at chopping. that secondary point dig deep into wood.

[@profesorEDC]

🤣🤣🤣🤣the PM2 looked like a Para3....love those ginormous blades😁👍 Crocodile Dundee eat your heart out🤣🤣🤣

[@billyspahr808]

Love mine I never carry it obviously but it’s so cool to look at and show people 😂 perfect for a Last of Us or Walking Dead- type apocalypse !

[@dc174]

@Billy Spahr....😂

[@jamesortiz5388]

Nice piece MC.

[@robthomas3664]

I have an OLD Voyager XL. I bought it after my Large Voyager (the 4" blade) disappeared on me years ago. I shortly went back to using a 4" model as it fit more into my use parameters at the time. I really like the XL, but generally, the Large is my go-to option.

[@longrider42]

Cold Steel sells pocket clips, for deeper carry. Just thought you should know.

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

I usually carry the XL Voyager clip point daily. I honestly don’t think it’s that big for a daily carry. The Espada is a ridiculously big folder. I would much rather carry a fixed 7 1/2” blade than the Espada. I work construction and the XL Voyager can stand up to most anything on a construction site. I think everyone who is a knife Knut should have at least one of the XL Voyagers. Cold Steel has carved out (pun intended) a place in the world of knife makers. It’s a place very few other knife makers will go.

[@imsteevin]

This fits in my front Levi's pocket no problem

[@jar6588]

just got mine and im in love 😳🤣✌🍺🇺🇸

[@DefendJesusCrown73]

Fits in my pocket great. This my knife I take in the woods with me, fishing, hiking, ill stab a bear with this

[@Mr.Miyagi907]

Nice!

[@Tree_Stabbing_Troy_Lmafo]

I have this one and the fully serrated version!

[@trevorwise6674]

What do you think of it

[@Tree_Stabbing_Troy_Lmafo]

@@trevorwise6674 i like them! they actually carry very well and it always makes me smile when i pull it out.

[@trevorwise6674]

@@Tree_Stabbing_Troy_Lmafo i have 2 xl vaquero full serrated bit i want a tanto serrated

[@fukemnukem1525]

That knife goes very well into a "go kit" which you should have "around" on most days. That said.....it'd have to be a very bad day for me to pull that thing out.....bad enough I wouldn't be worried about legalities. Lol.

[@jaiindermangat630]

Love the vid

[@royrobles7423]

Nice

[@txoilfield]

One vote here for Big Freaking Folding Knives!

[@mcsquirgle]

Can we get you to review the eva tac rescue tool from the advertisements we always see here?

[@SweetStat]

It’s rebranded Chinese junk… search for tactical knife on alibaba and you can prob find the same knife for $5

[@willymccabe6602]

I love my XL Voyager tanto. Carry it all the time on the outside of my pocket. Works fabulous. Remarkably light for such a big knife. Fairly "slicey" blade stock for the size as well. My only complaint is the scales. Don't care for them. Too thin and too rough. But the knife is sharp as heck and will do damn near anything.

[@danielwasused]

finally!! lets go

[@jamesmacy7880]

I thought it was Ciwewe?

[@DeusEstPrimus]

Metal Complex, I always enjoy your content, but I have to ask. Why does it seem that so many knife enthusiast ( not saying you do) take an almost pretentious, condescending tone towards fellow enthusiast who chose to carry a knife for defense, and who want to select knives that facilitate that purpose? I work by myself in some very rough parts of town, and am not allowed to carry firearms by dept regs. I am allowed to carry knives, and I am perplexed as to why, somebody would want to be so judgmental about it. I am not implying you do this btw, but I’m sure you understand what I am talking about. Chris

[@metal_complex]

Oh no I'm not bothered by anyone's individual reasoning. I'm bothered as a content creator when the self defense community drops down into the comments just to crap down everyone's throats because we "don't take these objects seriously enough". Not everyone does this, but you'd be shocked to see some of the absolute nonsense that gets blasted down here. That's why I do a bit of damage mitigation

[@DeusEstPrimus]

@@metal_complex I understand. I never thought to look at it from the other side, nor did I realize how big of a problem it could be. I appreciate your response. I'll try to be more mindfull of other people's concerns in the future.

[@danielwasused]

first time i held my friends i about got finger guillotined so yeah you really do need to watch out for that

[@jasonvaughn3736]

That's what she said

[@longrider42]

Come on, say it! You know what a pocket knife this size is for. I mean I bought mine to use if I ever had to cut a "Soft" target. You know, unalive something that might be trying to hurt you. Two legged or four legged.

[@gigilaco]

Metal Complex constantly makes fun of people who consider dangerous situations when buying a knife. Down right condescending to be honest. In reality we all consider this and it’s totally fine. Some of us actually live in dangerous areas where that worry is valid.

[@OregonBorn]

Knife longer than the tool you were born with, "some people will have trouble carrying it".🤣

[@nafis6668]

it's no bigger than samsung note 9, but narrower so it fits in jeans pocket nicely.

[@CoordinatedCarry]

🍊 👌yuuuge👌

[@65roadliner]

I love it , like my women .

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

I'm flipping a hoback radford

[@OregonBorn]

I already commented, but now that I'm a Knight of the Round I feel the audacity to be heard twice. Hazahh

[@bajadan2769]

03:12 that's what she said

[@imsteevin]

This is a dumb knife I bought that turned into a knife I really liked

[@X8X8X6X4X]

Can they make a better steel sometime

[@kylechapman9299]

You will not brake this knife I have baton wood within this cut every thing broke 2 of them the lock never ever ever fail at all.

[@kylelindberg7771]

It has 2 pocket clips.

[@jar6588]

its a bear killer 😳🤣✌🍺🇺🇸

[@davidwarren719]

Let’s be honest-we can be honest. Cold Steel is honest about it. This does not belong on a campsite any more than any other folding knife. Most folding blades are box opening tools that can double as a melee weapon in an emergency. This blade flips that on its head. .

[@metal_complex]

It'll work fine for camping. There are better tools, but if that's the roll you want it to play, it'll do the job.