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Gear Review: Cold Steel Voyager Tanto (Large) Folding Knife

The Knife I am reviewing today is a Cold Steel Voyager Tanto Large, Plain Blade. I specify Large, because this knife has a big brother in the XL Tanto,(a beast with a 5 1/2″ blade) just so you don’t get confused. I have been meaning to buy and review Cold Steel’s Voyager series for some time, since many of my buddies have commented on their toughness and reliability in the field while also saying you get a decent knife for the price, a real rarity these days, for sure.

Here are the specs from Cold Steel’s website:

It is also important to note the type of Locking System this knife uses, as it was one of the primary things that CS Folders have going for them. Cold Steels Tri-Ad Locking System is one of the toughest and reliable folding knife locking systems on the market, ranking right up there with CRKT’s LAWKS’ and AUTOLAWKS systems. Now there are those so-called “experts” out there that will tell you that these types of innovations in folding knives are just “marketing strategies”, and most liner lock folding knives that are made by reputable companies will hold up under “common stressors” in the field. I call Bullshit on this. One of the main reason I prefer to carry a fixed blade for self-defense is:  1. It is faster and 2. the likelihood that a folder will collapse during combat. I have seen first hand a liner lock knife collapse in a fight, and the guy almost lost 2 fingers FROM HIS OWN KNIFE!! Now I know the argument to this is “Well, just learn not to NOT PUT ALL YOUR WEIGHT ON THE KNIFE!!” This is one of those idiotic sayings that when I hear it, I know it came from a geek who most likely flies a desk for a living and has never been in a true FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES!!  So ultimately, Yeah, something like the Tri-Ad System is a huge selling point when you are considering buying a knife you might have to fight for your life with someday!

Let me articulate WHY I chose the TANTO style PLAIN Blade. First, I have always admired Japanese Blades.  One of my first swords at 14 was a 40″ Samurai Katana. The Tanto Blade to me is one of the most Unique and Deadliest blade types. The Japanese designed the Tanto blade style not just for its looks, but also for it’s LETHALITY in Combat. With a thrust, the Tanto blade makes TWO  very distinct entry wounds versus a knife with a standard blade type (spear or drop point for example). Add a twist once you have thrusted in and you have just doubled the size of the entry wound. Also, on slashing, the straight grind gives you a very fast blade that has good momentum and cuts fast!

As far as why I prefer PLAIN to HALF-SERRATED Knives is mainly two reasons:

1. Half-Serrated blades take away HALF of your conventional cutting surface. I know this sounds obvious, but most serrated edges are made to cut thru material, if I needed something like that, I would get a utility knife. A Sharp, conventional edge is more utilitarian and practical.

2. Serrated edges are a bitch to sharpen in the field and maintain, use them once and they typically dull and are then useless. A conventional edge can be sharpened in a jiff.

While we are on the subject of blades, let me quickly talk about BLADE STEEL and   FINISH.  If you ever get into knives, you will find that becoming an amateur metallurgist and having a working knowledge of blade steels can be likened to having knowledge of bullet ballistics and calibers with firearms; it is understanding the heart of the weapon itself.  AUS 8 Blade Steel is a Japanese Stainless that holds an edge well and has .75% carbon content. This knife has the standard, stainless stone washed finish, which I think looks great. Now Cold Steel does have other offerings like their Recon 1 series with their “Tuff-Ex” black finish, which is nothing more than cheap teflon (the same stuff on the bottom of non-stick frying pans).  I despise these type of finishes, because after time and use it scratches and mars very easily and eventually ends up looking like crap. I mean everybody likes their knives to look good, even if they are tools right!? For this reason, I highly suggest (at least for Cold Steel Knives) your basic stainless finish.

So, to make this easy, here are the pros and cons of the knife as I see it.

• Blade Grind Superb
• Holds a super sharp, fine edge
• Weight not too heavy
• Balance Superb
• Grip Design Good
• Handle too thin (at least for my big meat hooks!)
• Pocket Clip too small and flimsy for a knife this big

OK, so here is my summary. When you first deploy the knife, it feels good in your hand and looks really wicked.The blade deploys fast with a slight flick of the wrist and is  RAZOR SHARP  (as the warning on the box stipulates)  which is a nice touch from the factory. The weight is lighter than expected, but not in a bad way; at a quarter of a pound, you hardly know you have it on you. The thumb stud is big enough to feel and find easy by feel.  I like the front finger groove on the grip, it definitely secures the knife in the hand. I like the Griv-Ex handle material, definitely beats a smooth surface to maintain a solid grip..The only bitch I have about the handle overall is for my big meat hook hands, it feels kind of THIN . I think if the handle was a tad thicker, it would fill the hand up better and be more secure. (This is really not a detractor from the knife design unless you have really big hands!) Speaking of the design, you can tell this knife was designed by somebody who knew a thing or two about knife fighting.. when you get a reverse grip on the knife, your hand slides right into it. The rear first finger notch combined with the curved end creates a SOLID purchase area for your thumb to wield the knife well.

As far as the blade, for a Tanto, the grind is thick and meaty.  Most tanto knives, because of the weak grind, have points that are way TOO BRITTLE for anything other than stabbing soft targets (which is what they were designed to do, but a knife is a TOOL and should be able to do any common chore).  I found this out the hard way, when during a deployment, I broke the tip off my brand new Benchmade Presidio Auto Tanto while attempting to pry open a ammo crate! Needless to say I was heart broke,  until a friend of mine with a grinding wheel turned my Benchmade into the first ever “Clip-Tanto Point Hybrid”! Needless to say, you won’t have any issues with “brittleness” with this Cold Steel Tanto blade..this thing could pry open a metal shipping container!

The one perk that I actually found most surprising was the overall balance of the knife. The fulcrum is the first finger groove, which makes it handle perfectly when deployed.

The biggest gripe I have saved for last, and if you peruse You-Tube Reviews of this same knife, this one will not come as a big surprise. The Pocket Clip sucks… BADLY. I am big believer in having the pocket clip “fit” the knife. The clip needs to be at least as half as long as the knife to ensure it stays clipped in the pocket (duhhhh). The pocket clip on this knife is made for a knife maybe half this size. Also a lot of people complained that the clip is “too tight” for quick deployment out of the pocket. It is my opinion, this was done to try and compensate for the size of the clip, which COULD cause the knife to slip out.This is an easy fix btw, just bend it out with a pair of pliers until it loosens up a bit, but don’t loosen it too much, as they are designed tight so they loosen over time.  The CO also may consider adding a knife lanyard to aid in being able to get a the knife out of the pocket in a pinch; I have been using them for about 10 years now and they are handy!

Bottom line, are there more expensive “tacti-cool” knives out there? Sure, I own a few of them..Benchmade, Spyderco, Emerson, etc. But in my experience, the cost of a tool does not always equate to it being superior. In the Voyager, Cold Steel offers a sturdy, practical knife for the money. Besides, it all comes down to CO Logic: The more money you save on knives, the more money you can have for guns!!

Keep your Knives Sharp, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!

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The Cold Steel Voyager series is designed to be the true “everyman” knife. Lightweight, comfortable, and super sharp, they are rugged, dependable and perfect for hunting and camping as well as general utility and daily cutting chores. Voyagers excel in many survival and rescue applications, and they have proven to be very popular with Police and Military personnel, who appreciate the combination of the cutting performance and safety that they offer. Each knife in our extensive Voyager series is precision engineered and held to our most exacting standards. The Voyager series features Japanese AUS10A Alloy Blades, and our Tri-Ad locking mechanism - which is quite possibly the most secure, safe and shock resistant lock on the market today! The Voyager’s ergonomic Griv-Ex handles (reinforced with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners) provide both great comfort and a secure grip even under extended use in tough conditions. Available in two sizes and with numerous blade and edge configurations, there’s a Voyager for everyone.

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The Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto is designed to be the true everyman knife. Lightweight, comfortable, and super sharp, they are rugged, dependable and perfect for hunting and camping as well as general utility and daily cutting chores. Cold Steel Voyager Large Tanto knives excel in many survival and rescue applications, and they have proven to be very popular with Police and Military personnel, who appreciate the combination of the cutting performance and safety that they offer. Each tactical tanto knife in our extensive Voyager series is precision engineered and held to our most exacting standards. The Voyager series features Japanese AUS10A Alloy Blades, and our Tri-Ad locking mechanism - which is quite possibly the most secure, safe and shock resistant lock on the market today! The Voyager’s ergonomic Griv-Ex handles (reinforced with heat treated 6061 aluminum liners) provide both great comfort and a secure grip even under extended use in tough conditions. This tactical tanto knife is available in two sizes and with numerous blade and edge configurations, there's a Voyager for everyone.

• Overall Length: 9.25" (235mm)
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• Blade Style: Tanto
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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!

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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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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

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The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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Gagarin cup (khl) finals:  atlant moscow oblast vs. salavat yulaev ufa.

Much like the Elitserien Finals, we have a bit of an offense vs. defense match-up in this league Final.  While Ufa let their star top line of Alexander Radulov, Patrick Thoresen and Igor Grigorenko loose on the KHL's Western Conference, Mytischi played a more conservative style, relying on veterans such as former NHLers Jan Bulis, Oleg Petrov, and Jaroslav Obsut.  Just reaching the Finals is a testament to Atlant's disciplined style of play, as they had to knock off much more high profile teams from Yaroslavl and St. Petersburg to do so.  But while they did finish 8th in the league in points, they haven't seen the likes of Ufa, who finished 2nd. 

This series will be a challenge for the underdog, because unlike some of the other KHL teams, Ufa's top players are generally younger and in their prime.  Only Proshkin amongst regular blueliners is over 30, with the work being shared by Kirill Koltsov (28), Andrei Kuteikin (26), Miroslav Blatak (28), Maxim Kondratiev (28) and Dmitri Kalinin (30).  Oleg Tverdovsky hasn't played a lot in the playoffs to date.  Up front, while led by a fairly young top line (24-27), Ufa does have a lot of veterans in support roles:  Vyacheslav Kozlov , Viktor Kozlov , Vladimir Antipov, Sergei Zinovyev and Petr Schastlivy are all over 30.  In fact, the names of all their forwards are familiar to international and NHL fans:  Robert Nilsson , Alexander Svitov, Oleg Saprykin and Jakub Klepis round out the group, all former NHL players.

For Atlant, their veteran roster, with only one of their top six D under the age of 30 (and no top forwards under 30, either), this might be their one shot at a championship.  The team has never won either a Russian Superleague title or the Gagarin Cup, and for players like former NHLer Oleg Petrov, this is probably the last shot at the KHL's top prize.  The team got three extra days rest by winning their Conference Final in six games, and they probably needed to use it.  Atlant does have younger regulars on their roster, but they generally only play a few shifts per game, if that. 

The low event style of game for Atlant probably suits them well, but I don't know how they can manage to keep up against Ufa's speed, skill, and depth.  There is no advantage to be seen in goal, with Erik Ersberg and Konstantin Barulin posting almost identical numbers, and even in terms of recent playoff experience Ufa has them beat.  Luckily for Atlant, Ufa isn't that far away from the Moscow region, so travel shouldn't play a major role. 

I'm predicting that Ufa, winners of the last Superleague title back in 2008, will become the second team to win the Gagarin Cup, and will prevail in five games.  They have a seriously well built team that would honestly compete in the NHL.  They represent the potential of the league, while Atlant represents closer to the reality, as a team full of players who played themselves out of the NHL. 

• Atlant @ Ufa, Friday Apr 8 (3:00 PM CET/10:00 PM EST)
• Atlant @ Ufa, Sunday Apr 10 (1:00 PM CET/8:00 AM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Tuesday Apr 12 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Thursday Apr 14 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)

Games 5-7 are as yet unscheduled, but every second day is the KHL standard, so expect Game 5 to be on Saturday, like an early start. 

The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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Cantieri di Pisa may be a historic Italian shipbuilding brand that was founded in 1945. But there’s nothing old-fashioned about the new breed of voyager yachts they just introduced.

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