CS Extra Large Clip Point or Tanto?

[Markku Huttunen]

My pocket (jeans, right front) just might accommodate an even larger folder (presently, Spyderco Endura 98). Cold Steel's Extra Large Voyager just might fill the bill.

The CS34XC, the clip-point version, might be more versatile (I have perhaps 10 tantos, including CS's Voyagers). But any other things I should take into account? Especially, I'm interested in whether the clip-point's handle (the hungry banana) is as *thin* as the Tanto's (because of a possible IWB carry), and whether the *clips* are the same?

I know that Dexter has reviewed them both (at the KnifeCenter), but I couldn't find an answer to my specific concerns. Extra Large carriers's experiences would also be much appreciated.

Markku

 

[Marcus]

The clip point`s grip is about the same width as the tanto and the clips are in similar locations. A little bit more of the handle may stick out of your pocket due to the "tail" on the clip point but it`s shape doesn`t suggest that it`s a knife (comb maybe) so I`m not sure that`s at all bad. It`s not the same grip they use on the Vaqueros which is sorta thick. Both feel comfy enough to me although the thicker Vaq. grip more so. I like the XLG Clip point personally,if I could find one for what I think they`re worth (<$40) I`d buy one. Better yet CS could put a steel pocket clip on it,an ATS34 blade,and an adjustable pivot and I`d buy one for the asking price. YMMV Marcus

 

[Markku Huttunen]

Thanks, Marcus. A relatively thin handle is just what I need (thick but narrow handles, like in the CS El Hombre, do not seat well in my front pocket's rear edge). And I don't mind the handle's butt poking out a bit, for I'll have a sweater or something over it.

Markku