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Angelus1781

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for a beater?


I've never really given cold steel folders much thought until I saw one. It wasn't exactly my 806 but it was cheaper. Especally after my 806 nearly fell with nothing to stop it but thick stone floor, I thought about getting a beater folder. The only thing I care about is if the lock holds up. It will be strictly a work knife anyway but no need to lose fingers at work.....when I need them for...working. How is the lock on these folders? I don't know it blade style effects a lot but don't really care which style. Kind of partial to Tanto blade as I've never owned one but seems clip point would be more useful. And plain edge, so I can run it across a stone when it dulls up. How do these knives work as a beater as far as lock failure goes? Anyone use one as a beater for work?
 
The backlocks on CS Voyagers are pretty strong. I've had a couple work out very well, no blade play at all, let alone lock failure. For the price, they are well worth it.

Depending on the size blade you're looking for, the Ka-Bar Doziers are a similar design, also reliable and amazingly sharp. A real best buy.
 
oh yeah, wouldn't pay cold steel price for that. I'd look for the cheapest price even if it was used. long as the lock works.
 
I have both the Voyagers and the Vaqueros and personally prefer the Vaquero because of the flat grind and the Nogales clip point blade. The locks are the same on both though and certainly strong.

I just bought me a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter. I have heard nothing but good things about this one and I already have the Master Hunter which I love. Its a great blade and cuts and performs better than I ever expected for the money. Some of CSs stuff is less than expected but if you get the right ones they are serious work tools that are more than capable of pleasing even the most discerning individuals. I've never been disappointed with a Voyager or Vaquero. Personally I get a better edge on a AUS8A blade than I ever have on an ATS34 or 154CM one.

By the way. Their Christmas Sale flyer came in the mail the other day and you can get two of the X2 Voyagers for $100 (1 for $64.99) or two of the large Tanto Voyagers for $60 ( 1 for $34.99) or two of the Med Tanto Voyagers for $40 (1 for $24.99) till after the holidays.
 
The serrated Voyagers cut more aggressively than the plain-edged Voyagers for a longer period of time. You can buy a small croc stick from Lansky that matches Cold Steel's serration pattern on their Voyager and Vaquero series of folders that works great.

The only thing a Cold Steel Voyager folder won't do is impress knife knuts. It'll be a great cutter/beater with a strong, reliable lock and if that's what matters, get it.

Try www.wholesalehunter.com for the best online prices of their products.
 
My large Voyager, clip point plain, seems a pretty solid knife. It has not a hint of blade play and was shaving sharp right out of the box. I haven't tortured the knife myself, but Voyagers take a whale of a lot of abuse in Cold Steel's often cussed and discussed "More Proof" video. I wouldn't worry about the lock failing under any normal working conditions.
 
Can't comment much on the newer series Voyagers but the vintage 1993 4" Voyager (it only came in one size back then) is still seeing service today. Lockup and blade play are about as rock solid as the day it was purchased. The molded pocket clip broke off however some years ago but was easily replaced with a screw on metal one. The checking and design in the grips have also changed somewhat, the older model seemingly more SD oriented, slimmer and more ergonomic in different grips. The blade steel in the older model also seems to be more solid.Takes a heck of a beating and still keeps on cutting. Sold for $48.00 bucks back then and has paid off hundreds of times over. The El Hombre is also a worth model in that cuts deep like a mini Kris! Another great CS folder is the San Mai Shinobu to which the Voyager replaced.
 
My Voyagers take better edges than any of my Benchmades or Spydercos. They may not hold the edge as long, but the thin edge is definitely a better slicer while it is sharp.
 
I agree with all of the above. The Voyager series is hard to beat. They do lock up with no problems at all. I have two and they are well worth the money. You can buy these without hesitation and they will work for you.
 
Voyagers sharpen rather easily. They don't have a "better" edge than Spyderco. I would love to see a San Mai Voyager. I saw an old picture of a folder that CS used to make with this steel. I would love to have one!
 
Eric J said:
I saw an old picture of a folder that CS used to make with this steel.
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That's the knife sabongero mentioned. No pocket clip, opened by nail nick.

sabongero said:
Another great CS folder is the San Mai Shinobu to which the Voyager replaced.
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I've had a few and wished I hadn't traded them away.I've been trying to get another or two in trade for a few months now.They are great beaters/leave in the car knives.tom.:)
 
My wife has carried a medium clip-point plain-edge Voyager in her purse for the past 4 years, and it's no worse for wear, (and she is HARD on knives). There is still NO blade-play, no chips in the blade, and is still sharp-enough to give her a nasy cut if she's not carefull.
 
I use a 12 year old 4" tanto fully serrated Voyager as a beater around the house.

No blade pay, no lock up problems at all. Pretty much like new actually.

It's a good folder for an amazing prize, considering what you get.
 
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