Cold Steel Voyager XL Vaquero 5.5" AUS10A Kukri Razor-Sharp Blade 6.75" Griv-Ex Handle Everyday Carry Tactical Folding Knife w/Tri-Ad Lock

The Vaquero has been my "Grail" knife for over a year. I know it's not THAT expensive, but it's more than I've spent on a knife before. It's totally worth it.This thing is a beast! The design, and grind on the blade are amazing. It arrived scary sharp. Verry slicey, especially toward the front 3 inches. The tip is pretty fine, allowing for an unexpected amount of deftness with detail work. Due to the unique blade shape, and breathtaking full flat grind, I wouldn't want to use this for doing something like splitting dry oak logs. but it will execute vines and brambles like they aren't even there, and will easily slice open pork bellies, zombies, and tatami mats by the handfuls.Clearly, this is an excellent fighting knife. The reach and grip are incredible, and the curve of the whisper sharp blade will definitely grab and slash a body in a catastrophic way. However, I sincerely hope to use it much more often for mundane things like harvesting cabbages, clearing trails, or carving the Thanksgiving turkey! ;)Despite being an X large knife, it does carry surprisingly well, not bulky or too heavy feeling. No, seriously.But yep, as others have mentioned, the clip is too tight.So, a word of warning... ~This thing WILL bite you!~I read numerous stories about how snappy the closing action is, and how it will shut right on your fingers if they're in the way. I was super careful.. and it still got me a little, during a failed deployment (takes a bit of practice). Just a nip though, thankfully.Also, I swung it open in a reverse grip one time, and the meat of my thumb got caught in the back of the lock as it engaged, giving me a little blood blister. I didn't see that one coming.I thought I could almost hear Andrew Demko chuckling a little.. 🙄😏 lolAlso, FYI, the Tri-AD lock is the most solid you'll find, but it is also no joke to disengage. You gotta press the back lock HARD. It's definitely not a 'fidget' knife.This is a glorious, & dangerous tool; an amazing specimen of some serious knife making.I'm very pleased to have it in my collection, and am excited to see what this incredible blade can do.

Maybe one of the best defense knives out there. Only problem for me is that the XL is a little slow to deploy because its so big I have to ship my grip to get it open. Other than that, its very ergonomic in hand. Looks like a much smaller knife as it sits clipped into the pocket. Open, its as solid as a fixed blade. Great design. I think Lynn Thompson and most of his crew are the best designers out there in regard to edged weapons - and they deliver those goods inexpensively. Entirely impressive. Came super sharp. Just a great deal on a great knife. Fearsome and unobtrusive defense. Not junk. Solid. Many uses. Probably the equal of any other similarly sized, similarly purposed knife on the planet. Buy several. Great gifts. Who knows what BS laws are looming with regard to self defense knives. Because that's what this is, a self defense knife. Just the sight of this thing is enough to deter most anyone trying to hurt or control your escape.

Ultra sharp right out the box, very sturdy and solid, love it !!

This large folder is phenomenal! Even for its size, it fits nicely in the front pocket. It's razor sharp! This is one of the knives that Lynn Thompson carries every day. If you get a chance, watch some of his YouTube videos. He's a legend. For me this is my self defense knife; however, it can be used for field work too. I attached a pic with it compared to my Rat 1 and Forrester. If you are on the fence about buying this knife, just buy it. You won't regret it.

Lightweight and super sharp.

This knife is like no other!! Just buy it, it’s amazing. What a crazy value for $58-60!! Sharp, light, sharp, easy to open, sharp, gigantic, incredibly sharp, super high value and high quality....and sharp!! The TRI-AD lock is a bank vault, locks up secure and tight!! No blade play in any direction!! Lots and lots of gripping positions on this long handle. Lots of traction too. The blade shape is special, what a great chopper and so capable because of that crazy recurve blade. I love serrations, but you can get plain or serrated.This isn’t a novelty blade. You can use this and use it hard. It’s a good hiking/camping/yard work knife. It’s huge so you have to be careful making delicate small cuts but you totally can do it.No, this isn’t the perfect EDC blade but when carried (where legal to carry) in combo with a Swiss Army knife or spyderco delica or benchmade Mini Griptilian, you’d have a great combo of tasks covered on a hike or camping or while doing yard work. If legal to carry, I could even see a contractor or construction worker being able to put this to use at work. Jut some thoughts. Whether you can and want to EDC this or you just want to whip it out to awe your friends, it’s a very high quality, awesome, and unique gigantic blade!!!!!!!

Very sharp, as it is always the case with Cold Steel knives.As far as ergonomics, I do not think that you could do better when it comes to big blades.Also: The knife I received is not centered (I would have returned it for a replacement if it was not too much of a hassle).Conclusion: If the knife came centered, I would have given it five stars. However, maybe I just had bad luck. If you really want a good big folding knife, this knife would be a very good option.

I have several cold steel knives. This is by far my favorite one.