Cold Steel Voyagers: "Preparedness Blades" by Nutnfancy
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- I was not enthusiastic to hear that the lightweight and fast pre-2010 models of Cold Steel Voyagers getting re-designed. They have been favorite blades here in TNP, integrating easily into all preparedness systems. Luckily they're even better than before and I was happy to be wrong. In this review, I show all three of these newer Voyager models in depth: the XL, L, and Medium
(plain edged clips, my favorite ones). After hard cutting and some batoning with the Large Voyager, I was not surprised to find still a solid locking knife. The Demko Triad lock is a winner again and it solidly places these Zytel handled folders in the hard use category. The stop pins on these models are large and solid in this lock design, taking the mechanical shock instead of the locking bart. The lockback spring is perfectly balanced and allows for some rather fast deployments, surpising for lockbacks sometimes. The cylindrical thumbstuds are another improvement as well, offering easy and fast access left or right. The full flat ground blades arrive sharp and the clip blade shape has great belly, a good tip, and a preferred stone washed finish. In cardboard cutting the AUS8A steel dulled but retained a usable edge (shown). The handles now feature a higher traction pattern, 6061 heat treated aluminum liners, and deep finger guards. They are are secure in hand and comfortable. Sadly jimping is still lacking in these redesigns but traction is still pretty good. A large lanyard hole makes attaching a 550 cord lanyard easy (medium version lacks it however). The pocket clip is standard Cold Steel: it holds tight, it's strong, and a left hand version is included. You will have to do some sanding or epoxying under the clip to minimize pocket shredding. Value is tremendous in all the Voyager models, made possible by overseas production. In 2011, the XL clip model sold for $48, an amazing value for a knife with the capabilities of the higher end Cold Steel Large Espada. It is rare you will find blades this well made and this tough at these prices. That alone makes them TNP Hall of Famers. Although sporting the aluminum liners, happily the Voyagers feature reasonable weights for their size and the strength they seem to possess. So while we've seem to have lost the ulra-lightweight Voyagers of days past, a stronger, higher grip version takes its place. As last ditch fighters or utility blades, these Voyagers integrate well into EDC, military, LE, and survival systems.///////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 9.5 out of 10////////////There's some great knife shops online, here's one that sells cheap: www.notjustknives.com
I've always been a fan of the Cold Steel knives. Great quality for a fair price, giving good quality knives to the masses.
It's 2015 and I think the Triad is still the best lock system out there.
I have a half serrated Voyager I bought new in 2002 and I still love it. It was my first Cold Steel product and it was THE sharpest out-of-the-box knife I've ever owned - absolutely *razor sharp*. A couple years ago I sent it back to Cold Steel to have them resharpen it because I was so impressed with how ultra-sharp it was when I bought it. They offer this service for $7 but I was seriously disappointed with its sharpness when I received it back, as it was nothing like it was when new, and I could have done as good a job as they did. Needless to say it's the last time I'll have them sharpen anything - complete waste of time. They make fantastic knives but they clearly fell vastly short when it came to resharpening. Their knives are top quality though :)
He looks like such a dad with his old 90's shoes and flannel in the cutting footage haha great vid and great knife though!
Used a spyderco endura daily from 1994 to 2001 as an edc and box cutter as a chef inventorying deliveries. Broke the lock but the spyderedge held well. I replaced with a lg voyager clip and 13 yrs later it's just as awesom as the new voyager tanto I bought in October 2013. These are super
Half-serrated tanto point Gunsite Voyager: untold hours of never-failing service out of this knife. I have owned and used it for 10 years; never needed to look for another. Well done, nutn.
I have been waiting for a good review on these knives for quite some time. Other knife reviews just aren't Nutnfancy knife reviews.
I will be picking up the Large and possibly the XL some time in the future.
Totally awesome video, N-dog, and I've watched it about 3 times over the last several months. Your enthusiasm rocks it, and is highly contagious.
Bought it. Love it. Xl clip point. Big fan of knives and of the project. Mine has even stood up to the test of construction site use. Thoroughly impressed. Thank you nutn for all your hard work and dedication. Much love from a canadian tnp'r.
you do provide new perspective for me and "open my mind," ive never been a fan of the voyagers, but this is why i watch you, thanks for the info and as always, great review!
and i did think you were messin with us, love the price!
This is knife tv, Nutnfancy at his best! Great knife too. 15:35 love it when he says phosphor bronze bushings! ATB
A Voyager was my first modern folder when i was 16, but the new version is a much more heavy duty knife. The XL Clip point is on sale at Amazon for 45, and is a great backpacking tool.
NUTNFANCY!!! Thanks for another awesome Cold Steel knife video! I have been a huge fan of CS since high school in the mid '90s and have collected and used many of their knives/products over the years. I was a little weary of the redesign since I have long loved the Voyager series. When I went into my local gun shop the guy there just talked crap about the new design, materials, construction, etc. Thanks to you now I have the facts and will be happy to add more to my collection. TNP-4-LIFE!
Glad to see more knife videos coming out! Your Recon 1 video (ultra lock) was the reason I subscribed to your channel 2 years ago.
After this review I purchased both the small and medium sizes of the CS Voyager Clip Point Straight Edge. I have been very happy. Quality was top notch, lock super reliable (a must for folders) and price excellent. Thanks mate!
I love when the reviews turn out like this one! You can clearly tell that nutn had fun making it.
Thanks so much for the reviews! You have helped me add 8 knives to my list that I'm waiting to buy! Just got a Cold Steel Espada Large g-10 and I love it! I cant go anywhere without it now!
I think the FFG is a super versatile Grind. the voyager is one of those great "bang for your buck" knives for sure, especially in BD1.
This weekend I spent about three hours cutting, scraping, digging, and chiseling out old grout and caulking in a shower with my medium voyager. I was even using the edge for prying, and the knife held up amazingly. Apart from dulling the cutting edge (which was reversed in about 20 seconds of work with a whetstone), there was a tiny bit of side-to-side movement in the blade, but tightening the pivot screw fixed that easily.
These knives are freakin' beasts. Highly recommended.
I recently bought the medium and the x- large. Love them both. This video was the deciding factor. Thanks Nutnfancy!
I sold my Recon1 and got one of the Voyager larges...im happy with my decision. My new rule I'm adopting for myself is $50 MAX for a folder.
That was seriously the best review I've ever seen! Well done sir. Thanx for the info and entertainment.
Bought it. Love it. Medium clip point. My new EDC blade. Extreme value. Perfectly centered. Razor sharp out of box. Tears up my pocket though. I will sand under the clip. Thanks for the review. You probably saved me a $100 bucks on a buying a more expensive, less capable knife. Keep on reviewing.... Thanks.
A lot more interesting than the old one! Never warmed up for the first version, but now, dude, full flat ground, daddy like! And a hard use blade! Thanks Nutn, it was a great review....
Just got my 2011 voyager XL Tanto today. It makes my Gunsite XL Tanto look small. The blade thickness and width is impressive. This is taking its place on my uniform. The blade is easily deployed with a small flick of the wrist. Didn't even know about it till I saw this video when it first came out. Thanks Nutnfancy!
Cold steel voyagers always had a great clip point blade design. Rarely found on other manufacturers folders.
Hey Nut,
Great review! You hit it right on the head. I have these new Voyagers. I did not thump on them like you did. Now I'm sure they are awesome. Thank you again for the fine job. Hank
Awesome review...thanks for doing all three at once...been waiting a while for these to come out...I will be visiting one of my favorite internet retailers to pick these up...and some tanto ones as well...GREAT JOB Nutn...keep them coming...
I love the reviews man your the only guy I know could do a 30 min review on suck a simple looking knife keep it up man
I have one of the old, 1990's tanto blade Voyagers. It has the plastic pocket clip. Knife still rocks but I never carry it anymore. It rides in the center console of my truck now. Great knife. Love the videos!
Sick blades for the money I'm digging the smallest one for EDC.... Great job on the review very informative. Cant complain at all about the review length keeps me entertained as always awesome review Nutn.
Plus some of these Voyagers have plastic pocket clips vs. the metal pocket clips on yours. The Voyagers with the plastic pocket clips don't have any steel liners in them just plastic. So are the ones without any kind of liner with the plastic pocket clips made in Japan the older versions or newer versions?
I just got mine and I love it. Even more now that I have it!!!! Thanks nutn for spending my money!!!!!!
Allways love to watch your reviews! Thanks NF!
I have never owned or even seen in person a cold steel knife. Your videos are definitely making me interested though. These look pretty sweet. Thanks for the review!
Great Video! I have two cold steel voyagers - a medium half serrated tanto point(pocket clip snagged on something and bent the crap out of it) and a large clip point fully serrated that I gave to my little brother. Also had an older medium clip point with the plastic belt clip that got loss while doing yardwork. I like the medium size and will save up to get it. Keep up the great work!
Great review nutn, im getting the large clip point for xmas. Cool ending too, gave me freaking goosebumps.
I got a large voyager yesterday and its an awesome blade except the pocket clip is terrible. It was so stiff I couldn't get it to clip onto my pocket. I had to bend it out then shave down the texture on the grip smooth just to be able to use it. Please Lynn Thompson improve the clip on what otherwise is a great blade.
Been rocking a Voyager XL Tanto for over a year now. I just ordered and should be waiting for me at home right now as I type this my XL Clip blade version. Scored it from Amazon with the Prime $3.99 overnight shipping for just under $50. Going to be a great EDC blade. Right now I'm rocking a Rajah II in my pocket. My co workers freak when I whip it out.
Ok, Nutnfancy...this video wasn't too long...it was JUST RIGHT! I've had my Large new model Voyager for a while now and, though I loved the old design...I have to say that I prefer the new design. This is a TON of knife for the money. If only Cold Steel would add some jimping to the spine of the blade!!! Cold Steel is doing a lot of cool stuff with their newer blades. GREAT video!
you are the cause of my addiction sir. thank you. just bought the xl on amazon $49 and change.
My XL came in the mail today. For some reason I always underestimate the size that the knife is gonna be. This fucker is a pocket sword! It's so cool and the stonewash is super nice.
One of the best, most entertaining reviews you have done. Well done sir!! KNIFE SHARPENERS!!! WE NEED A KNIFE SHARPENER REVIEW!! I need to put a razor edge on my worn RAT 5 and need your advice sir!!
I have the Large Vaquero, purchased from YCS, main reason, VALUE! Great knife for the money, I would prefer ( and will buy ) the clip blade version, but I couldn't pass by the value, and the wow factor on the Vaquero model gets big score from the buds. Thanks for another home run review and congrats on the TVC awards, all well deserved.
Just got back from the gun show with my new large tanto voyager! Thanks Nutn!
i bought the large clip point after this video , carried it for 3 mouth everyday and still carry it and still love it great knife and have no plains on replacing it anytime soon !!
the large Cold Steel Voyager with a serrated blade is deadly sharp with a big large blade that is wide.
That Cold Steel Gunsite Tanto knife is very strong tough knife in words to describe it
"Oh, gosh, I love this blade... it just gives me wood".
Nutnfancy - 2011
A great quote for the 2nd run t-shirts.
LOVE VOYAGER'S!!! It's gonna be my stocking stuffer for mom, brother's and nephew this X-Mas, of course I might get 'one or two' for myself!! Again, thanks for the heads up on TAG, I'm COMPLETELY 'Tactically Squared Away' now! Optics, ammo, mag's, and NOW TAG pate carrier(thanks on that one too!) and now just got ALL my pouches, hydration carrier, and bladder for $140 as opposed to $180! WE LOVE YA DUDE, KEEP IT UP! LOVE THE TRIAD LOCK, much love for Demko, a stronger blade w/pivot adjustment!
The voyager was my first CS blade i bought. And now i own about 10 more CS products! Love em all!
I was really skeptical when I first saw the re-design myself, because I've been using an old style medium voyager in my EDC system for the past 2 years now and I didn't think I'd want the blade to be any different... I was TOTALLY wrong. I just got my medium voyager in the mail the other day... wow, LOVE this blade! I loved the old style, but now to have a more rugged/hard-use version of it is just awesome. My next purchase is gonna have to be the XL for sure.
when I first got the new Voyager in the mail and opened the box I thought it felt so cheap because of the handle material,but after using this knife at work every day for a month I know this knife is the real deal and the TRI AD LOCK is strong!,I dropped this knife 6 knife and grivory handle has no damage and I think the shape of the handle looks like a midevil type of design, crazy sick knife.
ive the coldsteel lg voyager and really like it because the lock ups rock solid , and to me folders are all about the lock up . nothing else matters if the lock up isnt strong . so that said im wondering if youve ever dealt with the kabar mule field , if so how does its lock up compare to the voyager ? btw excellent vids !
Awesome! Sold! I had a few of the older models (favorite & still using / Lg Clip), but I've been back & forth between getting the Recon1 or New Lg Clip. If not eventually both, definitely will get the upgrade. Thanks for reviewing these and keep up the great job!!!
I have the old XL Tanto with plastic clip and X2 Voyager with VG1 steel.
Love the new style handles with the Tri-Ad locks.
thanks for the good review.
Just went to that website, first product in the best sellers is XL Voyager, Good job Nutn :)
Good, thorough review as always. Thanks for the updates on the blades!
I just bought a medium 8A voyager and a cts xhp large voyager because of this video nutn😂 thanks man
Longer videos please
love the the long Videos Nutn
Man what a value. Great review Nutn'!
Do you actually carry a knife with you out on the street for defense or just cutting power? Great Vids! :-D
I love the Cold Steel (CS) blades! Sems these are a great value and they will be added to my collection in the near term. Pocket clip over traction seems to be a running theme with the CS lines. A deeper carry would also be nice.... Overall a great value! Thanks Nutn!
The Voyager you have says "Made in Taiwan" Some of these Voyagers say "Made in Japan" which ones are better made and are the newer Voyagers made in Taiwan or is the Made in Japan the older Voyagers?
Hey Nutnfancy, great review. Love your channel and your knife review video's. Keep them coming. Just ordered four cold steel blades!!! Oh yeah i'm an addict... My edc has been a kershaw piston for a wile now, I have others but I just keep coming back to it. Hmm, must be the light weight.
Thanks for what you do.
Excellent review! Sweet blades! Got my eye on the large tanto.
What does Nutn' think of tactical pens, particularily the benchmade ones?
nutn will you ever make a video on your food preps and other prepper needs or will you strictly stick to weapons?
I have been using the medium size Voyager, for that last few months, I love it! I would not feel under-armed of I had to use it as a tactical blade, but would prefer something larger. It dose everything I ask of it as an EDC blade.
I wish I could afford one of each size :-)
hey nutnfancy what do you think of the SA80 A2? have you ever used one? heard much about them?
Ordered the Voyager extra large AND large last night!
Both plain edge clip point. Got them both for under $100 including shipping!
@CrotalusKid1 Thats good to hear! I ordered one a few days ago, it arrives today!Looking forward to sharpening every knife I own with it. You have one and like it?
I believe the "A" in AUS8-A stands for annealed. Just another treatment to the steel. As always, good review Nutn.
I've got an XL clip point plain edge (my favorite next to the large, probably) and just...oh my God these knives are close to perfection for me. Most of the knives I currently own are Cold Steel, but they just make so much cool stuff that speaks to me. I am not a fanboy, but I am a big fan!!
@nutnfancy, In CA it is almost impossible to get a CCW but folding knives are legal for carry. My question is, is it enough to just buy and carry a knife like the Cold Steel Voyager large as a defensive tool? Or do you need to take classes and become thoroughly familiar with defensive techniques before it would actually help you? A lot of people tell me that having a knife for defense is more dangerous to you if you don't know how to fight with it.
Would you recommend medium voyager, recon 1 or the mini lawman for EDC/8 hours of cardboard cutting?
Love your vids and would really appreciate your thoughts on my next purchase.
Thanks for being you!
After watching this, I bought a Voyager XL to keep in my backpack as a backup survival blade. I always have a Rtak II, ESEE 6 or CS Trailmaster on hikes, but I believe in backups, and the Voyager is very light for its size and super strong. I tested it out by batoning thru some hard, dry spruce logs, and it worked better than ANY folding knife has a right to. No blade play afterwards, decent edge left. Less than 8 oz and under $50? That is a bargain that I think all hikers should have.
I just got the recon 1 and I love it. I'm heavily considering getting the XL voyager but do I really need it now that I have the recon 1? Any opinions?
Yeah buddy! You're a machine this month. Keep 'em comin NTP!
You have yet again convinced me to buy another piece of kit. In this case a Voyager XL
"and yes there is a point to all this" LOL Love the what you do Nutn!
That XL is a monster of a folder!
Just ordered a XL ranting plain edge... can't wait!
You like those CS tests? I always thought they were so cheesy. As always great video nutn.
excellent video might have to give one of these ago .
thanks nutn
Just got my medium today, love it! Came pretty well oiled from the factory, but it is damn sharp out of the box.
Hows the deployment on the 4" Voyager? Can you do it without flicking your wrist?
I just recently purchased the Voyager Large Tanto with Part. Ser. and I was disappointed with it. Sharp as hell, locks up nice, but it has an asymmetrical blade. Are these common, or not?
My Voyager XL just came in the mail. And I thought my old XL Vaquero was a big knife... this thing is freaking huge.
Cold Steel has value priced high quality products.They realize that some of us dont have houndereds of dollars for knives. Thanks Nutn for the review. My wife wants to thank you too. Ever since I started watiching your channel, my bank keeps losing our money. yeah yeah thats it.
I want all three! Awesome tabletop vid!
Awesome! This is the first iteration of the Voyager that's interested me on the Second Kind of Cool level, first level of cool I've always respected them.
I think I may have to pick me up one of those mediu Voyagers....
Thanks nutn!
what do you think about the Vaquero blade shape? it looks cool and all but i dont know how it will preform
great review on some awesome blades Nutn! I was wondering when you'd weigh in on the re-design. I've seen many users on Cold Steels FB page rave about them as well. And only $48 for the XL!? WOW! looks like my knife wish list just got longer by two blades (L and XL)! keep the sweet reviews coming (maybe talk about the G10 Espadas next...?) and rock on TNP!
"Sometimes, the old ways are the best."
Also, I just received a voyager. I'm not sure if it's authentic or not because the blade style and size are not printed on the box just below the cold steel logo. (this is printed on the back of the blue box next to a barcode) Other than this, the knife looks authentic, is very sharp and had no lateral wiggle.
Should I be worried?
I knew it would be too big and heavy for routine EDC, so I decided to get the PE tanto for self defense carry. Wow, is it ever strong and durable! It is built more like a craftsman wrench than a knife.
I ordered the med PE clipoint also. It is going to make a great every day user! Thanks.
I guess I'll be "that guy." Totally bent the tip on my XL Voyager. I was actually stabbing through some ice and bent it. Still works great, absolutely love this blade. An awesome value for around 50$.
I love your channel. An,thanks to you I've purchased many things you've talked about. :D
I have several of their blades including the Medium Clip Point Voyager Nutn showed in the vid (one of my EDC blades), a Leatherneck SF, and a Finn Bear (which I use for skinning & gutting deer) and they are all excellent. I believe that CS makes very good quality, tough and well designed knives that are meant for serious use. I plan to buy an SRK, Recon Scout and Trailmaster too. I say find one in their line that suits your needs and get it, you won't be disappointed!
I like that old tanto version- looks so awesome