Cold Steel XL Tanto Voyager Stonewashed

[@huffster777]

This knife is my main EDC. I get some stares and questions but it is one hell of a working knife. I love it

[@calebhodson7421]

I have one too and I really like it. It is a great knife. I get stares too but it don’t bug me none. My state is legal for open carry of any knife. “Hahaha. That’s not a knife. That’s a knife”

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

Believe it or not, the American Tanto that Lynn Thompson made famous has actual Japanese roots. There was the Chokuto, a straight sword with a primary tip supported by the spine. It also had a pronounced secondary point (yokote), looking like the Cold Steel Tanto Point knives, but in a sword form. But I did buy one in the new AUS10A steel. It is a VERY nice big knife! I also bought the XL Drop Point as well.

[@cwsmith17]

This design by Lynn Thompson has stood the test of time! Excellent EDC.

[@kongandbasses8732]

Well, I bought my first "full size" Cold Steel folder in the very early 1990's. It was the Vaquero Grande, and as I recall it was the first 5 1/2 inch folder in their lineup. It came only in full cerrated back then, and it said "self defence and destruction". I still have my very first one plus a second one, the verry same one but with an iron pocket clip. First one had no clip at all. There was no Triad Lock but a sturdy backlock, and there is no wiggle in no direction after 30 years of heavy use. I only can recommend those knifes. They are heirloom pieces.

[@Psychonaut999]

Yeah, looking forward to the comparison, especially to your thoughts about the tactical uses.

[@exmerc58]

Setting here now playing with mine , Just got it in mail today . So far im very impressed with this Tanto , light , strong and sharpe as hell . will see after a while how it stands up with a few hunts under it

[@gonzalez519]

Dude i just bought this blade because of your review(which i just watched, lol). I had heard and seen this blade from other gear reviewers like NutnFancy but yours sold me. I got it at Amazon for $47.60, i want this baby so bad i even paid the two day shipping for a total of $70.68 Not bad for a blade that could easily cost you that without any shipping. Cant wait to try it out, thanks for the great review!

[@myfatassdick]

CONSTITUTIONALLY CORRECT you predicted the future right now on amazon it costs $70.70 without shipping

[@heavyhanded1782]

I love their fixed blade tantos.. hope to get one down the road

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@BeyondHostile - Thanks! Cold Steel is like that, I like about 25% of their line and not into the other 75% of their items.

[@julesthurongi1223]

"Piss rivers of blood into his face".... Horrifically awesome...

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Lynn is definitely an unrecognized poet LOL

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Cool, spring steel is one of my favorites.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

That would be great, the Kobun has a slight curve too

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@ScotsSens - That's rough! I have the SRK San Mai, but it didn't have any probs out of the box.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Cool, I don't have the 5.11 tanto but I have had the 5.11 scout spearpoint version for a while now.

[@ThePatrick6122]

I have found this knives competitor! The 5.11+ Scout Tanto Folder. It's beast and from one collector to another I would recommend it. Especially since it's just classic american tanto. No curves, straight lines, and 3mm thick!

[@TheRealBigAP]

If it doesn’t have the triad or axis lock then it does not compare too this knife

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Yes I believe the handle are all the same. That is a good idea for a video, a lot of work too lol, but maybe I will!

[@DaiReborn]

Can't wait for that comparative review. Good work as always Israel!

[@rallen568]

Nice video bro, just wondering what you think is a better blade, the hogue tanto or the combative edge sr-11. Thanks for all the deadly vids.

[@risendudelm]

This settles it. i thought my Gerber Icon Tanto was the bomb, but now i want me a voyager tanto XL plain blade. TO AMAZON!!!!

[@jlogan2228]

I own all the xl voyagers and the xl talwar and recon 1 clip point. Out of all of them the talwars my favorite BUT i will say if I could only have one for a shtf situation it'd be this one no questions asked. Dirt cheap for the high quality, if you get the serrated version it becomes almost a folding do all blade that fits in your pocket and is hardly noticeable. Tanto tip shape can be used for piercing, scraping, impromptu screw driver, the secondary tip is wicked snap cuts and fine incising work or just if you need to say "pop" something open, at least three inches of sharp plain cutting edge for slicing and fine carving, will also definitely do some slashsing BU not quite as sheer as the flat grind, the serrations make short work of rope heavy plastic ties rubber etc the thickness and shape of the blade with that partial hollow grind is like a freaking pry bar almost especially with the triad lock. For about $50 you NEED to have one of these in your bug out bag camping pack or in your pocket

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who needed all their big folders!

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

It feels fairly light for its size, and blade-heavy balance because the handle isn't G10

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

It's better for all around rough use.

[@bullseye0169]

Where are you finding it for that price? Please post a link.

[@valontony]

Oh yes will take some thorough planning indeed! But it will also help many viewers decide which blade shape will work best for them in tactical, utility or whatever blade martial arts they are inclined to! Maybe Lynn Thompson will ask you to do a demo vid for CS after this !!! L O L !

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@rallen568 - The SR-11 is more collectible and I like the steel better, but the Hogue is longer, which is like if you want to use it, and I think most people would be most happy with the Hogue (prices considered).

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@MadBadVoodo - Thanks, Colonel!

[@Rdad85]

im more of a smaller edc kinda guy . sage and delica style. but i like this might ahve to pick one up. in TANTO. thanks for review been wanting to see it up close. stonewash does look great actually.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@CArtOfTheMAn - It is! It totally is.

[@leontrotsky9944]

Cold Steel voyager or Spyderco resilience for EDC at the price point what would you recommend?

[@ScotsSens]

I only have 2 Cold Steel products and I have had major quality issues with both. The first was an SRK that came extremely dull from the online store I purchased it from. I sent it back (shipping on my dime, Internationally) and they sent me back an SRK that was now razor sharp, but the 2nd one I got had a really loose sheath that the knife falls out of if you turn it upside down. So that's TWO issues with one purchase. And my new XL voyager has big grooves in the side of the blade steel.

[@runner4life1984]

I've needed to ask, how's the durability of the AUS-8 steel in this knife? Is this treatment process of the steel like how SOG does theirs to AUS-8? I was thinking of getting a backup knife for my BM 912-D2 tanto which I EDC everyday. I wasn't sure if getting the CS Voyager tanto as backup knife to have on hand.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

I believe their AUS-8 is just as good as SOG's.

[@valontony]

Israel is the handles for the Clip, Tanto n Vaquero XL exactly same width n length? Do you think you could do a vid on how all 3 blade shapes fare against each other? I have a rough idea but if you could show how it cuts on say a thick watermelon skin eg: tanto for snap n drag cuts with sub tip, Vaquero with front belly drag cuts and Clip point...If watermelon skin is not good maybe some material that can leave blade marks clearly!And show the strengths of each shape through a demo! Thanks.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@Psychonaut999 - The place I ordered it from listed it as 6.5 oz, but I didn't weigh it. CS is probably right.

[@realUlfricStormcloak]

Pocketana.

[@schizm101]

yea i have always had great quality for my dollar from cold steel, straight even edge grinds, sharp , decent sheaths, great products for your money

[@Psychonaut999]

A question about the weight: Did you weigh it? On coldsteel's website it says it's about 7.7 Oz.

[@Daninja42]

Scary sharp !

[@bnash8990]

I was wondering if this would fit in the back pocket of my cargos? I would like to get this or the large version.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

B Nash Not sure about the back pocket, but I've tried it in the side cargo pockets by the knee and it fits perfectly and cannot be seen.

[@ryk1265]

If you want the knife to sit horizontally at the side cargo pocket then get the large not extra large

[@michiganedge4770]

Nice review! Love these + size models!

[@kylechapman9299]

Love these knifes XL but I wish they would have used handle material of like the rajha 3 handle material way nicer on your hands. Always have to sand these down with 80 grit sand paper take pocket clip of and sand away.

[@zackdickerson1]

WeAllJuggleKnives if price is no object between the spyderco fred prerrin street bowie and the cold steel voyager xl tanto what blade would you choose as a concealed weapon, keeping in mind new jersey doesnt allow concealed carry handguns so i have plenty of room for the perrin on my person. your input would be greatly appreciated

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

NJ 12 Gauge I pretty much believe that a person should carry a fixed blade with a 4-4.5 inch long blade, if they are legally able to. So, I'd choose the Perrin over the Voyager. I'm not against multiple blades though, this Voyager fits well if clipped inside the side knee cargo pocket on cargo pants.

[@zackdickerson1]

WeAllJuggleKnives thank you very much i think ill pick up the perrin and also continue to carry my recon 1 in a pocket like you said. thanks again

[@robmatthewmiller]

Regarding the question, I don't think price should be any obstacle between the two blades. Yes, the Street Bowie is more expensive, but at $86-or-so on Amazon (or even less), the price increase isn't that much ... and certainly not when one considers the higher end VG-10 steel, and that super-light fixed blade goodness. Living in Portland, Oregon, a knife-friendly city, I carry multiple blades, with a typical load-out made up of the Street Bowie in a front, horizontal carry (with handle towards my center-line), a Cold Steel Hold Out XL, Counter Point XL, or Pentagon II Elite in right corner pocket, and a SOG Flash II Tanto in my rear pocket. Also a practitioner of FMA for the past two-plus decades, I'm looking forward to getting duplicates of several knives for double daga use. But why the multiple carry? There's many reasons. Of course, there's always the risk of flying a knife upon deployment, or otherwise losing a blade. In such cases, there's too much risk (during battle) to retrieve such a loss. Better, instead, to draw a secondary or tertiary weapon. Often, in training, one's facing a training partner, which favors a practitioner's strong-hand. In reality, though, one might be attacked from the rear, or right or left sides. Having blades available for right or left hand offers a strong advantage. Still ... to pack all dem blades? Really? Yes, really. In my case, I'm disabled, use a walker, and am transit dependent. If something were to ever go down, I'm going to have to stand my ground. I'm simply incapable of running. Blades are age-friendly, and handicap-friendly. If one has the strength of a 10-year-old, then one can very well pull a trigger, or use sharp steel, and let the tool do the work. In my case, I prefer edged weapons, because there's less chance of something horrible happening were I to miss a target. Bullets don't just stop when one misses. (Make no mistake, I love guns, too.). Nor are blades my only option. I often carry an aluminum knife trainer as well, which does double-duty as an impact weapon, as well as having a Datu Kelly Worden designed travel wrench attached to my walker. With the Voyager series, I have the Vaquero, the Tanto XL, and the Clip Point, and love all three, and have rotated them as part of my load. Back to the Street Bowie, it's gorgeous, simple, just under four ounces (which is crazy light), and around half the price of its beautiful but smaller progenitor, the Street Beat. Lots of factors must be considered when talking about deployment. There are fast draw knives, carry positions, and sheathing systems, and slower draw ones. Weather carries an impact, because it dictates clothing worn. Are there gloves involved? Again, many factors. But all things being equal, a fixed blade is faster than a folder. In Portland, the laws are such, that fixed blades have to be visible. Easy-peezy. With my carry, my shirt is lifted over my Street Bowie, and certainly, if a person's looking, it's going to be that knife that will draw and probably lock in a person's tracking. Were that to happen, my folders might go unnoticed. For that matter, make no mistake, my gear is just that--gear. My blades are tools, not weapons. I'm the weapon. If a person gets fixated on my steel, goodie for me, for I'm comfortable empty-handed, too. Ultimately, for a weapons practitioner, experimentation is a must. Even for the casual user, playing around with different carry positions, and for different occasions and environments, is fundamental. Life is dynamic, and so, too, are the myriad ways in which our tools may need to come into play. Environmental/situational awareness is mandatory. As well as flexibility in how we traverse up-and-down the use of force scale. I'm happy to own some nice bowies, a Tai Pan, and a few other higher end knives, but with the Voyager series, a person is getting $100 retail blades, with arguably the best lock in existence, and at only half to even a third of the cost. That's a steal for decent steel. Rob M. Miller

[@Lovebryanr1]

which Kabar?? I have 3 kabar knifes they are awesome

[@DennisdeJong]

I thought that this was a fixed blade when watching the pic of this vid, but still its awesome, I'm actually thinking about having some smith around here make me a tanto, full tang. since I got a piece of spring steel that doesn't seem right to become an E-nep or any kind of aranyik.

[@DShiflet01]

It's smart of them to list the blade length that way, cause in some states(such as mine), police are supposed to measure the full blade length, not just the sharpened portion. Not to say all cops will(most I know will measure to the handle, if they really feel like measuring at all, they generally won't if you're not acting suspicious or weird or whatever). This way, if you buy a 5.5 inch knife to be Texas legal, you won't be surprised when 5.5 turns into 5.6 and becomes an "illegal knife".

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@bullseye0169 - There's a seller on amazon that's selling it for $55 (for now!)

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@TheTacticalDefender - Thanks, Tim! Cold Steel might tempt you to the Dark Side eventually :]

[@jnaraneta]

My Tanto Cold Steel knife had a defective lock, and the knife closed on my finger and almost severed it off. I was practicing slashing on a banana tree and when I pulled the knife off the trunk of the banana tree it closed on my index finger and almost severed an inch below the nail. I suggest you test your knives by tapping it on a piece of wood using the blunt side to see if your lock is safe. I have always been a fan of cold steel and have several knives. The best are the straight ones, I cannot trust the locking system anymore. Sent them an email with pictures and a video of the knife failure, sad to say no reply.

[@brianlash2423]

Not what it's for. Used a fixed blade for that

[@cliffordhall7291]

@@brianlash2423 i did same thing trying to release the lock , fix with a punch tap on liner lock spring right on the little bend

[@TheRealBigAP]

You must of disengaged the lock your self

[@TheRealBigAP]

There is no way this knife should disengage unless you did it yourself ‼️

[@captainamer71]

Good knife its on order

[@leontrotsky9944]

What's your reasoning just out of curiosity?

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@matthias66 - It's like they have hurt you before but you still might work things out lol

[@zombiekillerjordan]

Nice blade

[@Psychonaut999]

@WeAllJuggleKnives Thanks for your always quick responses!

[@CArtOfTheMAn]

@TheTacticalDefender Some of their products are "cheaper" than others, but the CS tanto in this vid is top quality

[@TheM14ebr]

do a cut test please

[@billypilgrim3795]

it would make a nice survival knife!

[@DennisdeJong]

I know ^^, perhaps I'll upload a video of it once I have it done.

[@powerplay4real174]

Cold Steel for real.

[@matthias66]

@WeAllJuggleKnives yeah, lol. If they just fixed the stiffness of the Tri-Ad Lock and redesigned the pocket clip and smoothed out the area under the clip, they would be my #1 favorite knife company, hands down. You shouldn't have to modify a folding knife straight from the factory because it is has those kinds of issues :/

[@NorwegianKnifeDude]

awesome blade, awesome dude!

[@RaeperFawks]

How do you sharpen a Tanto blade?

[@philpowell9111]

I just bought mine today and I learned that if your not careful with this knive you will lose a finger !! I cut my self pretty bad when i closed the knife !!!

[@MrPEPSIMAN1999]

Cold Steel XL Tanto Voyager vs bottles please :"(

[@matthias66]

The Tri-Ad lock is very difficult to disengage from my experience (Cold Steel Spartan, Cold Steel Recon 1). Secondly, that pocket clip is way TOO close to the handle. Not only that, but there is extremely aggressive texturing under the clip that will rip your pockets to shreds, I know, it has happened to me before. I've had to modify/bend my clips to avoid this, and sand down under the pocket clip for it not to rip my pants pocket. Wish Cold Steel would change this :/

[@cliffordhall7291]

small punch and lightly tap liner lock spring on the little bend

[@TheRealBigAP]

It’s not hard at all ‼️ strengthen up 💯

[@jordancookie7864]

When I hold a Cold Steel Tanto version of anything It feels like im holding a small katana. Anyone else get that vibe?

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Voyager

[@ThePatrick6122]

ah! i can't decide between this or a kabar.

[@CArtOfTheMAn]

Ive got one! its badass!

[@ESPG]

Got the clip point and tanto on order. You can save $40 on amazon if you get one of their cc's. Oh yea heads up to anyone that orders on amazon... Seller by the name of rynodude is a scam. Be careful and check seller BIOS before you buy. Great bus.

[@matthias66]

You know, Cold Steel has a lot of cool stuff going on. I love their long, tactical blades (Espada series, Spartan, Rajah series, new Voyager series). I also love their new, very ergonomic handles, that allow you to use various grip positions. BUT, there are two things I have against Cold Steel, and that is why I don't buy their folders anymore unless they change up these issues- the extreme stiffness of the Tri-Ad lock AND the aggressive texturing under Cold Steel clips

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@chrisw40 - Damn right you are lol

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

@jambiyaSlaughter - lolz

[@kenthenoob]

the new voyager series is such an upgrade from the earlier series. pin construction was so lame.

[@thelockkk]

@bullseye0169 cutleryshoppe has it for 48.40

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

lol

[@MadBadVoodo]

★★★★★

[@Airsoftdude666]

Why does everyone complain about the triad lock stiffness id rather have it stiff then have it close on my fingers as specially with such large knives or heavy bladed knives. I never even gad that much trouble closing my spartan anyway. Mabe those of you that cant close it are just too weak to have such a massive knife.

[@VicariousReality7]

Frosty

[@mikedifeo8344]

Good review. Would really like to see comparisons review. I have the clip point and I really like it. But the tanto looks beefier and very tempting. I bought the clip point after watching your review. And I'll probably buy the tanto after watching this review. I have to stop watching your channel. You are costing me too much money

[@Lokpyrite]

That point seems aweful flat.

[@johnroberts6695]

The stone washing sucks. I miss the mirror polish of the others. Nothing like cutting corners so you can put a Tri-Ad lock in them! The money's going to Andrew Demko, and frankly I miss the old models. They were thinner and nicer. Yeeeech.