ColdSteel XL Voyager Review: Pocket Machete

Cold Steel XL Voyager has an ergonomic handle that's oval shaped with great triangular patterned zytel scales and an extra long handle that gives you extra room if using the knife while wearing gloves. Easy to conceal because of the handle design which tapers towards the end of the handle disguising the knife as a regular sized folder. Pocket clip is really tight which grips the zytel scales so tight that will cause some wear and tear on your pants. See nutnfacy's knife modification video which shows you how to fix that problem. The Voyager has a HUGE hollow ground 5 Clip Point blade, VG-1 steel (one of the best steels that i have encountered with my experience)and weighs a super lightweight of 5.1 oz, Which is unbeatable, because there are few folding knives that give you a five inch blade and such a low weight. Clipped shaped blades will still penetrate and slice extremely well while still tackling all kinds of utility tasks with ease. The tip does look a little weak but most clip shaped blades suffer from a potentially weak tip because of the blade design. Since the handle is so long you can get more reach if you grip the knife towards the base of the handle giving you 2 more inches of reach, which totals out to 7" of reach which is great if you are using the knife strictly as a tactical knife. The voyager has an excellent deployment stud, most of the weight is in the blade making it easy to deploy by just shaking the blade out Lock up is great! Although the pinned construction prevents disassembly and maintenance. (May get loose with time and heavy use.)For its reasonable cost Large blade and outstanding weight, there are very few tactical folders out there that give you the size and feel of a fixed blade knife in a folding knife.
Price $80-$90

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[xtremehunter82]

i carry a cold steel vaquero. same handle but the blade design is different. like having a chainsaw in my pocket without even feeling that its there.

[WilliamCutting08]

Cool I have been very interested in that knife and will probably get it sooner or later.

[wempem]

i just got a wichester oak folder is that any good?

[WilliamCutting08]

It doesn't really matter which brand of knife you buy as long as it performs to your standards! I generally put all my knives through the most extreme uses so I need really high quality blade steels and other materials. Choose a knife that appeals to you but will still perform well! You should check out Spyderco's Byrd line or Kabar Dozier Line. You can usually get a really high quality knife for under $30

[psychojackrabbit]

sorry it just the way the handle looks

[WilliamCutting08]

No problem, lol the handle for the X2 and the XL are similar in shape different in size. Wish i could Carry the X2 voyager.

[androsborsato]

@HENLEY601 i don't know about that.... i could scare away a potential mugger by waving my knife around, and presto, defended myself with a knife!

[HENLEY601]

Knifes are for ataking not self defence

[CaliforniaXlivin]

@WilliamCutting08 lol noooo you cant, You can get a knife that seems really good and lasts a couple months but if you want a knife thats going live longer then you will, and your kids will, your ganna be lookin at hundreds.

[felipe200794]

hey man, just bought a pocket a pocket knife victorinox style. however, after some use, the blade started to get loose... l really bothers me... do you know how i can fix it?

[BRAWLERBOY66]

Your first oe looks like a kershaw NRG I think its called.

[andrewsheldonreeves]

I have the Rajah 2 and the Espada XL The Rajah 2 is the perfect size. I like my Rajah more.

[AaronWyatt100]

awesome video, thanks for sharing

[xXxchipperchopperxXx]

@wempem if you want a good knife you pat for quality not size i bought a kershaw shallot its a beautiful and useful knife its wonderful in size and the blade 9is amazing ive had it for three months and i use it every day and its still razor sharp i mean i can actually shave with it a very close shave at that it cost $100 but ive seen them for $70 mine is the special edition with composite blade and no i dont believe winchester has made a single good knife poor blade steel and constuction

[TheNarath]

"Why would you need a knife that big" asks buddy, you reply "well its good for certain tasks like stabbing and cutting"