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Cold Steel Recon 1 MagnaCut Black vs Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto Plain Edge AUS10A
Cold Steel Recon 1 MagnaCut Black ($279.99) vs Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto Plain Edge AUS10A ($94.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Cold Steel Recon 1 MagnaCut Black | Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto Plain Edge AUS10A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.99 | $94.99 |
| Weight | 147.4g | 133.2g |
| Material | MagnaCut blade, G10 handle | AUS10A blade, Griv-Ex handle with aluminum liners |
| Weight | 147.4g (Cold Steel published) | 133.2g (Cold Steel published) |
| Blade | 4.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Lock | Tri-Ad / Atlas Lock | Tri-Ad Lock |
Pros & Cons
Cold Steel Recon 1 MagnaCut Black
- MagnaCut offers high corrosion resistance and edge holding
- Strong back lock
- Large handle suits big hands
- $280 puts it near US-made premium folders
- Same size and weight as the S35VN version
Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto Plain Edge AUS10A
- Tri-Ad lock at under $100
- Aluminum liners add stiffness
- Long blade for the weight
- AUS10A is a mid-tier steel
- Bulky in a pocket
Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto Plain Edge AUS10A is the better value at $94.99. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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