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Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto Combo Edge Knife Review

January 5, 2016 by Thomas Xavier | Updated: March 26, 2020 29 Comments

Very few knives have been requested to be reviewed on this blog quite as much as the Cold Steel XL series of Voyager knives. I was always apprehensive with regards to reviewing them as they can be perceived (whether justly or unjustly, I will leave that up to you) as more of a gimmick or party piece rather than a real bona fide oversized knife that could be wielded as an everyday carry tool.

Whilst I am by no means convinced as to the viability of the Cold Steel Voyager Tanto XL as an everyday tool, I can’t fault Cold Steel when it comes to the quality of the knife or its performance as a folding sword. If nothing else, we should applaud them for bringing something so interesting to the market. Now onward with the review!

The Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto ain’t your grandpa’s old timer’, but you already knew that taking one look at it. We are talking a serious slab of cutting power here with a total length –  closed  – of  6.75 inches . That’s not only impressive, it’s frankly mind boggling. It’s almost as long closed as the Delica is open!

The real eye opener is when you deploy this bad boy. Hot damn, will you look at that 5.5 inch blade? The craziest thing is that thanks to you (kind) readers who love to torture me, this is not even the largest folding knife I own. I think it’s fair to mention that I do take your suggestions to heart when picking up knives to review, and this folder on me is living proof! Certainly not something I’d opt to buy myself just for myself.

All that being said, I’m not going to lie, the odd thing about this knife is that after carrying the it around, other knives seem to be so much smaller, and I no longer view the Voyager XL as “enormous.” I think I may be suffering from a case of oversized knife Stockholm syndrome!

Before we get into the nitty gritty, I should mention that I purchased my Voyager last year before the new CTS-XHP versions/updates were released. The only difference is the steel, and a justifiable price increase, but other than that it’s the same knife, grind, and everything else – so no need to worry about ending up with a knife completely different from mine. Not gonna happen.

Like almost all folding Cold Steel knives, the Voyager XL features the most excellent TRI-AD lock, by far and large my favourite heavy-duty lock. As extreme testing by Andrew Demko and others have demonstrated time and time again – there is no competition if what you seek is the ultimate in lock up strength and resilience under duress.

It’s one hell of a lock, and with a blade this big that will happily take all your digits (and then some!) you really want the TRI-AD lock on the Voyager XL.

The tanto blade is hollow ground on the primary edge and full flat on the reinforced tanto tip. Beautiful stonewashed with no grind marks or flaws of any kind. Very impressive taking into account how much steel is at play here and the price point it’s offered at.

The cutting performance is… interesting. The Voyager came razor sharp out of the box (like all the Cold Steels I own save the Latin Machete ), and I think the grinds are a good compromise between toughness and slicing performance. At 4 mm thick, the Voyager XL is hardly a folding light saber, but I had no issues with the cutting performance for everyday tasks based on my experiences.

With that said, any problems I’ll have with this knife will not be with how lean the grind is, but rather the style of the blade. Tanto’s are not exactly renown for their utility in the kitchen, and the Voyager is no exception. It’s a brute that is ground aggressively enough at the edge to leave some serious lacerations and bite marks.

Looking at it from the spine down, I think it’s fair to assume that it wasn’t designed to cleanly slice tomatoes.

The tanto tip is, in my opinion, perfectly ground with the right amount of stabbiness whilst retaining the reinforced/super tough aspect that a tanto blade can bring to the table. I don’t like to pry with my folding knives, as lateral stress on pivots is never a great idea, but if I had to dig out some nails from some thick slabs of wood – this would be my folding knife of choice.

I did get the Cold Steel XL Vaquero as well (once again, I do listen!) and the difference between these two knives was drastic enough that I decided to review the Vaquero separately . With that said, look at the grind difference between the two.

The Voyager XL Tanto (on the right in the pictures below) is clearly designed for rougher use. No doubt about it.

I never expected the different to be so drastic. I think the tanto really morphs the knife from a vicious slicer to a tougher, more resilient tactical option.

The quality of the Cold Steel Voyager XL is top notch. No flaws or manufacturing defects and centering is dead center. Good job with this, Cold Steel.

Nested liners, hell yes! With a knife this large, weight is obviously a primary concern. As shocking as it may sound, the Voyager XL Tanto weighs in at only 7.7 ounces, which is freaking amazingly light taking into account that you get a 4 mm thick 5.5 inch blade. Practically unreal.

Deployment is almost humorous. After a few minutes of practice, I could quite happily whip it out like a hound out of hell, but realistically speaking it’s such a humongous knife that I would caution restraint, especially in public.

With that said, if you ever wanted a knife because screw society and their butter knives, then this is it.

In pocket the Voyager XL is…interesting. I expected it to be almost impossible to EDC, and in practice it was surprisingly viable. The reversible (left, right) tip up only pocket clip is nicely designed with obviously a lot of thought going into how this knife was going to be carried and deployed. It’s big, but it works.

Frankly, if you are considering a 5.5 inch folder as an EDC, then you already have the pocket space allocated or some other way of carrying it. This ain’t exactly subtle, but as far as a huge slab of steel in your pocket goes, I think Cold Steel did very well.

To touch on the TRI-AD lock again, if it fails (it won’t) your fingers are probably gone. Like, all of them.

I mean… look at the damn thing.

I made note in the title, though I’ll make note again here – I did pick up the combo version of this knife. I have nothing to add about the combo edge besides the fact that it’s sharp (although it is very difficult to sharpen yourself if it gets dull), and the only thing it does better than a plain edge is cutting rope and other fibrous materials.

I’ve said it many a time before, but I don’t personally like combo edges. You guys keep asking why I don’t give them a try so I gave in to peer pressure fully with this knife and thought, hell why not. Just keep this moment in mind – I gave the suckers a try and I still don’t like them! Not many more combo edge knives for me in the future. Of course I 100% get that some love ’em and live by ’em, and that’s a-ok with me. What knife to carry is a personal choice after all, and the best pocket knife for you will depend greatly on the tasks you use your knife for regularly, your environment, as well as a slew of other preferences. But guys. I’m really not a combo edge kind of guy. Just not gonna be able to convert me.

In a traditional saber grip, this knife is very comfortable. The Grivory (basically a glass reinforced nylon) scales are grippy; full of choils and ergonomic curves designed to lock your hand into place. This is one hell of an option for tactical applications by virtue of its in-hand retention. It’s really  not going anywhere!

Choking up isn’t ideal as there is no choil to speak of. However, the Cold Steel Voyager XL is definitely not uncomfortable as you might assume simply by looking at it. You will look ridiculous, though, doing detail work with a blade that unwieldy. Not that I’d expect you’d care about social perception if you’re carrying this anyway.

Now this is interesting – having such a humongous handle means you can choke back quite nicely. In practice, Cold Steel makes allowances for this by adding two finger choils near the butt of the knife (as you can see in the photograph above), which gives you a great grip. Couple that with a lanyard and I do believe you have the best (secure) reach of any folding knife for chopping or tactical applications. Very cool.

Reverse grip is also comfortable. Penetrating power is extremely high thanks to that mean tanto point and the TRI-AD lock’s legendary safety means you can stab away (into wood, recreationally of course) to your heart’s content.

And for the sake of review consistency – here’s the Cold Steel Voyger XL in the pinch grip. It’s silly, don’t do it. Far better options around for these sorts of cutting tasks.

Balance is (as you would expect) pretty perfect. With the nested liners and choice of lightweight scale material, it’s clear that the Cold Steel Voyager XL is purpose driven. It handles like a knife half it’s size with no issues what so ever.

At the end of the day, the sorts of people that would consider this knife already know what to expect. Its huge. Its tough. It’s an oversized Cold Steel. If this is what you want then you will go with this, the Rajah II or Vaquero . You simply don’t have a choice with regards to brand, as Cold Steel basically dominates this niche market which is something you knew already if you’re even remotely interested in these types of knives.

It’s a damn shame, in my honest opinion, as I find myself applauding Cold Steel over and over again for taking risks that other knife companies simply won’t. They won’t dare to risk suffering the scorn of the forumites (not  our forum ; we are awesome, totally open minded people!) who dismiss what is an extremely capable knife (taking into account it’s size) as being a glorified toy or mall ninja accessory whilst promoting over-priced slabs of titanium that don’t offer close to the performance of the cheapest Cold Steel TRI-AD lock option. I could go on for a while, but I will leave my rant at that, and I’m sure pick back up another day, for brevity’s sake.

In a brutish sort of manner, the Cold Steel Voyager XL is quite appealing. I don’t think it will ever win any beauty awards, but it’s definitely not as unrefined as one might assume a 5.5 inch folding tanto would be. Colour me impressed.

I try hard to give every knife a shot when it comes to scribbling down my reviews and for the most part (as I think you will agree) I have done that. Handling as much steel as I do puts me in a privileged position, as I can get a good glimpse of the full breadth of what the industry has to offer. So when Cold Steel (or anyone else for that matter) introduces something so outlandish as the Voyager XL Tanto – I can’t help but be curious! Even if it is completely out of my realm of normal and “ideal” for an EDC.

Yes, it’s a pretty ridiculous knife, and if you are budgeting for only owning one EDC – this would not even come close to being my first choice. I’ve said it time and time again , but if you’ve got the bank, the best chance you’re going to have at the perfect EDC knife is the  Paramilitary 2 (I know you are groaning, but I recommend it so often for a reason). Even if you haven’t got that kind of money, there are plenty of better EDC knives when it comes to pure bang-for-buck that would fit your price point or desired application better than this one.

If, however, what you want is an enormous blade that will terrify pretty much everyone as you deploy it, and yet can handle it’s business when it comes to cutting and slicing – then you’re gonna want either this sucker, the Vaquero XL , or the Rajah II . Not many options for oversized folder fanatics, but at least Cold Steel’s got your back – they took the plunge and risked the scorn just for you folks!

About Thomas Xavier

Knife aficionado and lifelong tinkerer. Into bushcraft, hiking, and gear.

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December 20, 2021 at 12:29 pm

I have a 4max scout by coldsteel…one of many excellent knives by this brand. When you say other knives feel small after carrying, the 4max scout gave me that effect. My Kershaw knockout feels like a toy next to it but that is another fine knife from a different genre.

January 4, 2024 at 9:40 am

Yeah, its a strange sensation. For Christmas I had a Case Swayback gent and it was so pocketable I almost found it jarring compared to my regular “full-size” edc’s.

December 20, 2021 at 12:21 pm

November 2, 2020 at 12:57 am

Your review helped me in an unanticipated way. Recently I placed an order on a Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto Plain folding knife. My order came and I noticed that the logos on the blade looked a little different from the pictures on the order website (amazon) and the blade wasn’t actually a plain edge, it was combo blade (which wasn’t an option on the website). I suspected it was a knock off, but after doing a little digging, I found your review and the Voyager is identical to the one you show in this review, including the logos (“Cold Steel” and “Voyager. I’m trying to decide whether to send it back and get an exchange, but at least I know that I’m dealing with a discontinued but genuine product (it might be worth keeping as a collector’s item).

January 26, 2021 at 9:36 am

As far as a collectors item goes, value is limited as they were made in huge numbers. That said, if you like it, you like it. ;)

March 30, 2016 at 7:04 am

That was a terrifying review. I think I will go buy a spyderco squeak…

April 9, 2016 at 3:38 pm

Hah, use the squeak as a lanyard bead for the Voyager! ;)

January 14, 2016 at 12:27 pm

“It’s silly, don’t do it” how big are your hands? I won’t debate “It’s silly”. I’m silly. 5.5″ of blade length fits very neatly in my hands… But that nearly (looking) 6″ of handle sticking out the back would probably ruin my comfort in holding out for this use.

January 21, 2016 at 1:50 am

My hands are a western glove L, the handle is remarkably light and well balanced- the sillyness is whipping it out in public and seeing the horror in everyones eyes as you use it to neatly open a bag of candy. Seeing as I am not a savage, I refuse to use my teeth to tear packages open!

Thanks for dropping by!

January 9, 2016 at 12:53 am

“I’ve said it many a time before, but I don’t personally like combo edges. You guys keep asking why I don’t give them a try so I gave in to peer pressure fully with this knife and thought, hell why not. Just keep this moment in mind – I gave the suckers a try and I still don’t like them! ”

I’m really glad to see that you reviewed a combo edged knife! I still don’t grok why you don’t like them. I really haven’t met ******anyone who really uses their knives who doesn’t love a combo blade. You can’t survive in the ****real world without one.

I’m a knife guy and I use mine 12 to 50 times per day. The serrated blade keeps me sane. I don’t even carry non-serrated blades anymore because they don’t have the cutting power. It’s just a fact.

January 9, 2016 at 9:19 am

Hi Chris, If you wouldn’t mind, maybe you can answer some questions for me about these “combo” edges. When they first came to my notice, the pitch was you could slash through nylon straps and rope much faster than with a normal blade. (what I think of as normal) As I didn’t have any straps or rope that I wanted to cut up, I just accepted the claim on faith. But that still leaves me wondering who are these folks who need to be able to cut through straps or rope in some kind of hurry? Maybe a load-master on a C-130 under mortar fire? How about a sailor tangled in the anchor line and fallen overboard? As exciting as these examples are I can’t honestly say that this kind of thing has ever applied to me. As a matter of fact, my goal when out in the woods is to plan ahead enough to where derring-do isn’t required, humdrum being more appreciated. The one opportunity I’ve had to use a serrated edge left me unimpressed with the rough and imprecise edge left as the blade cut, sort of a rabid beaver effect. Plus there is the problem of trying to sharpen the thing in the field. Now, maybe you were being just a tad dramatic, but I’ve been “surviving in the real world” without a combo edge for quite a while and in fact expect to be around for a good bit more!

January 21, 2016 at 1:49 am

I keep my knives sharp enough (compulsive stropping much to Elises annoyance) that I have yet to feel the need for a combo edge.

Glad to hear they are working out for you though, they make them so clearly they have their place in the world!

January 8, 2016 at 11:49 am

I have a Remington locking, single blade, about 3″ long. After two or three years the blade began having a slight side-to-side wobble. I really didn’t think I’d abused it all that much but you couldn’t argue that the wobble wasn’t there. I drilled the pivot pin out and replaced it with an iron rod that has rivet “mushrooms” taped into each end. Gently working the mushrooms down tighter got the wobble out and now it’s nice and snug. My point is that any large folding knife that’s used for much of anything is going to be stressed at the pivot. I’d expect a knife as large as this Voyager with a blade of 5.5″ to put a awful lot of stress on the hinge. ……wobble, wobble! my buddy, who is a fisherman, has a tackle box full of the most outrageous molded soft plastic lures, silly looking things really, you have to wonder what self respecting fish would ever consider eating one. Kinda like somebody buying this knife. However if you did rash off and buy it, well, then you’ve got a knife to loan to your worthless brother-in-law!

January 21, 2016 at 1:47 am

Great story! I will say that the Voyager is shockingly tough and after applying (considerable) lateral stress on the blade, all it took was for me to tighten the pivot for the blade to be rock solid. I have yet to have ANY issues with any TRIAD folders from Cold Steel!

January 6, 2016 at 3:49 pm

Looking forward to the Vaquero review.

January 21, 2016 at 1:46 am

Its a mean one to be sure!

January 6, 2016 at 3:34 pm

One thing I gotta say is that the only kitchen work I’ve done with this knife is making a tomato salad and it sliced those tomatoes super clean, leaving all the little seed sacks completely intact; I felt like I was making Japanese tomato sashimi at a fancy sushi joint using a katana.

January 6, 2016 at 6:12 pm

Please tell me you were wearing your rising sun head band and screamed out “irrashaimase” whenever anyone walked into the kitchen!

January 7, 2016 at 3:37 am

Haha.. How’d you know?

January 7, 2016 at 6:07 pm

I think deep down, all of us here on Thomas and Elise’s site, are a bit similar.

Seriously…if you didn’t do this I’d think you were too normal!

hahaha…glad you had fun though!

Gotta love these folding sushi knives aye? I think Cold Steel missed out on a marketing opportunity!

January 6, 2016 at 11:15 am

That is a hell of a knife!! I’m more of a triditional knife person but I definetly see the attraction! What was the steel featured on you knife? I don’t think you mentioned it Great review! Keep it up!!

January 21, 2016 at 1:45 am

Howdy Seth! The steel on my knife is AUS-8A, a decent stainless steel- the newer models feature CTS-XHP which is a marked improvement, not that I would notice the difference in real world use.

January 6, 2016 at 12:42 am

The juxtaposition of Vaquero and Tanto in the photo was impressive! Thanks for the review.

January 21, 2016 at 1:44 am

Its certainly an interesting comparison, one that is seldom mentioned in other reviews.

Thanks for dropping by Egi, always appreciate it!

January 5, 2016 at 9:22 pm

Same as Jackie. I never saw the need for a big folder.

I really want one of these now. It shall be my birthday present to myself!

Great review Thomas! All things considered this is not an expensive knife. I bought a Kershaw Shuffle II 2 months ago and have been in love with that knife. out of the box it was sharp enough to just slide through newspaper and tough enough that the edge hasn’t diminished and the handle steel is hardened against enduring scratches. The big thing for me with that knife was the finish on the blade having that blackwash/mottled look.

I couldn’t find that with the Coldsteel, but if you happen to have inside info and they come out with one, would love to know. I’ll keep my ear to the ground too.

Thanks again. And Happy New Year to you and Elise as well mate. I hope you had a great one!

January 21, 2016 at 1:43 am

As far as I know, Cold Steel is not planning on producing “Blackwash” style knives. I could be wrong though so don’t hold me to it!

Let me know what you think of the Voyager once you receive it & happy New Year to you too my friend!

January 5, 2016 at 4:43 pm

I clicked on this from my email expecting a good laugh because I would never even consider this knife. But, then after reading it, I find myself wanting to pick one up. Maybe it’s this quote that got me: “With that said, if you ever wanted a knife because screw society and their butter knives, then this is it.” Anyway, great review.

January 21, 2016 at 1:42 am

When I received it in the mail, I didn’t think I would be quite so smitten. I guess there is a lil’ bit of contrarian in all of us.

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The Cold Steel XL Voyager Tanto: Big doesn't begin to cover it.

The Voyager has a big 5.5” AUS-10A stainless steel tanto with a fully serrated edge. The fully serrated edge is capable of making much deeper cuts than a plain edge would, and the tanto blade shape provides plenty of piercing power that leaves a deep V-shaped hole in whatever it’s plunging into. It opens with ambidextrous thumb studs and locks up with Cold Steel’s heavy Tri-Ad lock.

This Voyager comes with two pocket clips. They mount in a tip-up configuration and allow you to carry on the left or the right side. It also has a lanyard hole for attachments.

Cold Steel XL Voyager Tanto Details

• AUS-10A Stainless Steel, Stonewash Finish
• 5.5” Serrated Tanto Blade
• Ambidextrous Thumb Studs
• Tri-Ad Lock
• Griv-Ex Handles
• Ambidextrous Tip-up Pocket Clip
• Lanyard Hole
• 6.75” Closed
• 12.25” Overall

The Cold Steel XL Voyager Tanto is a no-nonsense folder that’s going to stand up to plenty of abuse in any outdoor setting. It’s available for $90. Get one by clicking any link in the article or the button down below.

All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.

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Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto Plain Edge 29TXCT

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• One-handed opening
• Resistant to abrasion or discoloration
• Terrific non-slip grip

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As tools these lightweight, super sharp knives are appropriate in almost any environment from hunting and camping to hiking and general utility chores. They can also readily fill specialty functions such as a boat or River knife, chute knife or police/military and survival/rescue applications.

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Customers like the sharpness, size, style, quality and value of the knife. They mention that it's razor sharp, very light weight for its size and that it can be an everyday carry. They are also happy with grip. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of opening and closing, and lock.

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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife. They mention that it is super sharp, razor sharp, and easily sharpened. Some say that it's one of the most amazing knives and that the tanto style is unbeatable for spine and blade tip strength.

"...I've never had a folding knife with a lock this strong. Blade is pretty sharp and seems chopping would be its strong suit...." Read more

"...I was blown away by the quality of the blade, the sharpness from the factory , the strength of the triad lock, and how carryable such a large knife is..." Read more

"This is a fantastic tactical blade. The tanto style is unbeatable for spine and blade tip strength...." Read more

"...Was razor sharp out of the box and still is." Read more

Customers like the size of the knife. For example, they say it's very big, durable, and light weight for its size. Some mention that the handle taper down doesn't look big. That said, some say it rides deep in their pockets and is easy to carry.

"...from the factory, the strength of the triad lock, and how carryable such a large knife is ...." Read more

"...The deployment on this knife is extremely fast. The tanto blade is so heavy because of the extra steel from its spine that it comes out readily with..." Read more

"...Paracord lanyard attaches easily. Thumb stud is a bit small and clumsy for a blade this big, but you get used to it...." Read more

"...I am 6'1 so my pants pockets are bigger and found it quite easy to carry and it just looked like a standard pocket knife...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the style of the knife. For example, they mention it's a great product, beautiful, and a fantastic tactical blade. Some say it'll be a wonderful tool for everyday carry.

"This is a fantastic tactical blade . The tanto style is unbeatable for spine and blade tip strength...." Read more

"... Cold steel Spartan looks pretty sweet but haven't picked it up yet...." Read more

"...real sporty. Good stuff . great buy." Read more

"... Beautiful knife , though." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it has a solid build, a thick, strong blade, and a sturdy lock. Some say that the knife is tough as nails and built like a tank.

"...Open, this thing reaches from my elbow to my wrist! The lockup is amazingly solid , no wiggle AT ALL...." Read more

"...I was blown away by the quality of the blade , the sharpness from the factory, the strength of the triad lock, and how carryable such a large knife is..." Read more

"...The tanto style is unbeatable for spine and blade tip strength ...." Read more

"...You get a extremely sharp 5.5in CTSBD1 steel blade with a thick spine ...." Read more

Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's an amazing knife for the money, with awesome quality for this price point.

"... Excellent knife for the money , and this could be listed at $80 and I'd still buy it. 6 stars out of 5." Read more

"...(and a great price )...." Read more

"...It's an amazing amount of knife for the price , too good to be true yet it is, for now...." Read more

"...real sporty. Good stuff. great buy ." Read more

Customers like the grip of the knife. They mention that it has a very secure grip, even while wet. The handle has textured pattern that doesn't allow slipping. The lock is very firm and strong, and the clip is very aggressive. It feels strong and solid in the hand, and holds its edge well.

"...The grip is really good too, the pattern really doesn't allow slipping , and the finger grooves are great for holding a tight grip...." Read more

"...The handle is very adequately textured, giving a very secure grip even while wet. I did a couple of small modifications to this blade...." Read more

"...The handle is very grippy with the textured Grivx material Cold Steel used. I've had the knife for about 2 months and I have to complaints...." Read more

"...mention that the finger grooves on the end make it perfect to grip for lite chopping or extra reach for a self defense situation...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the ease of opening and closing the knife. Some mention that it's super easy to flip open, and the blade opening is smooth and fast. However, others say that it is difficult to close one handed and that the liner lock is incredibly stiff when opening the knife at first.

"...The blade opening is quite easy and smooth . The lock is very firm and strong...." Read more

"...The liner lock was incredibly stiff upon opening the knife at first and was actually stuck when I first tried to close the knife, something that..." Read more

"...Despite the huge size, super easy to flip open ...." Read more

"...improvement that does nothing except make the knife difficult to close one handed ...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the lock. Some mention it's very sharp, has good locking, and doesn't accidentally close. The lock mechanism is bomb proof and will hold over 500 lbs. The knife also comes with Cold Steels Tri-ad lock, which is now their favorite locking system. However, some say the lock release takes some effort to release and was a little sticky when they got it.

"...The lock is extremely strong , no play up and down or side to side. The handle is very grippy with the textured Grivx material Cold Steel used...." Read more

"...The lock up is like a tank and will hold over 500 lbs as can be seen by a couple videos on YouTube.Overall a great knife...." Read more

"... Lock release takes some effort to release but that is a good thing!" Read more

"...(part of why its lock is so strong )...." Read more

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