I do really like this knife. Very handy, very solid, nice balance between size and still being easy to carry. The jimping thing seems to be so random: the Ultimate Hunter (similar size and price to the AD10) also has the jimping milled into the lock bar like the 4Max Scout.
My AD-10 was butter smooth out of the box and even better when it got broken in. I disassembled mine and ground on the lock bar spring a little bit to lighten the lock bar release. She’s a beauty now.
The most important thing for me in a folding knife is to stay open until i want to close it, all else is supplemental. The Tri-ad lock does that and until other knife manufacturers will start using it, i will purchase only Cold Steel folders. However they have so many models with fucked up blades and handles that you don't have too many choices for practical use. AD10 is a good knife, but if it was me I would get rid of that useless hole in the finger guard and the lanyard hole, and I will definitely reduce the size of the pocket clip because this one looks and feels like a shovel. If they would have made the front part of the handle identical to that of the Recon1 it would have been perfect. Thank you for your work. Best regards.
Great Folder! The AD10 has 6061 Heat Treated Aluminum Liners, not Steel. These are some of the best Folders Andrew Demko ever designed. Cold Steel was lucky to have Andrew Demko allow them to use his designs and Locks. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
They didn’t jimp the lock bar because of where the locking bar cut out is located to lock the knife open. If you really push down on the locking bar and look towards the front of the bar from the side. You’ll see daylight through the cutout where the lock bar seats into the locking notch on the blade. Cold Steel could have done finer shallower grooves for jimping on the handle and lock bar and it likely wouldn’t have compromised the lock strength.
I love this knife. If your budget is tight, the AD-10-LITE is 40 bucks lower and yet basically just as good, for practical purposes. I bought the LITE too, not so much because I "need" it but because by buying it I'm voting for its existence. I go back and forth on what to carry as EDC. Voyagers sometimes. Today an AD-10 is in my pocket. Tri-Ad lock 4eva.
There's a vast difference between "slightly inferior" and "vastly inferior", and the latter doesn't apply here. AUS-10A will do everything that most occupations need it to do.
They didn’t jimp the lock bar because of loss of strength. They rather keep it strong as possible to save fingers than focus on looks in that area. Great review. I have this and dozens other CS knives. Love the triad lock. I love the ad10 but use my 4 max elite more.
@MattRoseKnives none. Literally. Idk what he thinks hes talking about, but he's talking out his ass. If cold steel said that, it was a dodge because "we built this to a price point" didn't sound as good. Which is FINE, the ad10 is a fantastic knife... but be honest about it. Jumping the lock would have an infinitesimal effect on strength.
They don't put jimping on the lock bar because it will thin and weaken the lock bar at the jimping points with the removal of extra material....basically it won't be able to handle 600lbs maybe 500 or 400 instead they test the knives with ;)
I get that… but how much could it really weaken the lock bar? I can’t imagine it would be all that much. The 4max does it and it isn’t hurting for strength at all
Would you say this carries easier than the 4max scout or the same? I'm looking at the 4max scout, but the AD10 is about the limit for me to edc. The 4max almost looks the same size closed, although bigger open?
4 max has a nicer stonewashed blade finish, it's much tougher and is designed for chopping. Ad10 also has its advantages but it depends what you're looking for. As far as Bush craft I would def go with the 4max.
Yeah the pocket clip sucks, demko isn't known for practical pocket clips. I still prefer the 4max bc of the stonewash finish. It's also a better chopper and probably more indestructible then the ad10.
hey bro, new sub here for ya , i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active ! , only have email here , would love to talk more , i e.d.c. a coldsteel 4 max scout on my person daily here n a ad-10 for work/travels , thanks n talk soon > tom !
You can slihtly releae the big fat round screw and it will be looser to flip open. Obviously you didn't know that. How dare you complain about at super watch for sucj a low price as it is??? Seriously....,. +99% guys out here love it, so I think this video is a lot of piuintless naginmg. Show mwe a BETTE KNIFE for £$130 bux please
I do really like this knife. Very handy, very solid, nice balance between size and still being easy to carry. The jimping thing seems to be so random: the Ultimate Hunter (similar size and price to the AD10) also has the jimping milled into the lock bar like the 4Max Scout.
Yeah, not really sure the design point behind the kinda half-done jimping
My AD-10 was butter smooth out of the box and even better when it got broken in. I disassembled mine and ground on the lock bar spring a little bit to lighten the lock bar release. She’s a beauty now.
There ya go
Yep..kept mine half opened and worked to make it lighter to open.
The most important thing for me in a folding knife is to stay open until i want to close it, all else is supplemental. The Tri-ad lock does that and until other knife manufacturers will start using it, i will purchase only Cold Steel folders. However they have so many models with fucked up blades and handles that you don't have too many choices for practical use. AD10 is a good knife, but if it was me I would get rid of that useless hole in the finger guard and the lanyard hole, and I will definitely reduce the size of the pocket clip because this one looks and feels like a shovel. If they would have made the front part of the handle identical to that of the Recon1 it would have been perfect.
Thank you for your work. Best regards.
Good point! Many thanks
Great Folder! The AD10 has 6061 Heat Treated Aluminum Liners, not Steel. These are some of the best Folders Andrew Demko ever designed. Cold Steel was lucky to have Andrew Demko allow them to use his designs and Locks. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Great video - thank you.
They didn’t jimp the lock bar because of where the locking bar cut out is located to lock the knife open. If you really push down on the locking bar and look towards the front of the bar from the side. You’ll see daylight through the cutout where the lock bar seats into the locking notch on the blade. Cold Steel could have done finer shallower grooves for jimping on the handle and lock bar and it likely wouldn’t have compromised the lock strength.
Very interesting video. The 4 inch is referred to the cutting edge of the blade, not the lenght of the blade.
I love this knife. If your budget is tight, the AD-10-LITE is 40 bucks lower and yet basically just as good, for practical purposes. I bought the LITE too, not so much because I "need" it but because by buying it I'm voting for its existence. I go back and forth on what to carry as EDC. Voyagers sometimes. Today an AD-10 is in my pocket. Tri-Ad lock 4eva.
Good point! I’ll have to check out the light version soon
No, the vastly inferior steel isnt "basically just as good"
There's a vast difference between "slightly inferior" and "vastly inferior", and the latter doesn't apply here. AUS-10A will do everything that most occupations need it to do.
Very nice rewiev!
Thanks!
They didn’t jimp the lock bar because of loss of strength. They rather keep it strong as possible to save fingers than focus on looks in that area. Great review. I have this and dozens other CS knives. Love the triad lock. I love the ad10 but use my 4 max elite more.
I get that… but how much loss of strength would it actually be? I feel as if it would be negligible at most
@MattRoseKnives none. Literally. Idk what he thinks hes talking about, but he's talking out his ass. If cold steel said that, it was a dodge because "we built this to a price point" didn't sound as good. Which is FINE, the ad10 is a fantastic knife... but be honest about it. Jumping the lock would have an infinitesimal effect on strength.
This is my first CS knife and I think with all the great reviews that it's a good choice... but I as well want the 4 max:)
Nice review, great knife, I love mine. But if it’s such a great knife, why is this your third AD10? Just wondering.
Fit & Finish on the Recon 1 fde and od green is also different.
Good to know!
Too late Matt... It's on it's way but, I like your videos and I feel "compelled" to watch!!!
Haha thanks friend’
They don't put jimping on the lock bar because it will thin and weaken the lock bar at the jimping points with the removal of extra material....basically it won't be able to handle 600lbs maybe 500 or 400 instead they test the knives with ;)
I get that… but how much could it really weaken the lock bar? I can’t imagine it would be all that much. The 4max does it and it isn’t hurting for strength at all
Would you say this carries easier than the 4max scout or the same? I'm looking at the 4max scout, but the AD10 is about the limit for me to edc. The 4max almost looks the same size closed, although bigger open?
Definitely Carries easier than the 4max. More balanced and lighter in pocket
I agree with Matt's reply. I love both but the AD-10 usually wins for my EDC.
I’ve got both. The AD-10 is much easier to carry. But I carry the 4 Max Scout more because I like 4” and larger bladed knives.
4 max has a nicer stonewashed blade finish, it's much tougher and is designed for chopping. Ad10 also has its advantages but it depends what you're looking for. As far as Bush craft I would def go with the 4max.
@@jimmycricket7946steel and handle material sucks on 4max
with a -z on the end lol
Correct 🤣
Comparing a Spartan vs. an AD10 is like comparing a sling shot to a Glock.
Thought they are Aluminum liners
They could be! I suppose I’m not entirely sure
@@MattRoseKnives they are aluminum
$115 on Amazon.
Yeah the pocket clip sucks, demko isn't known for practical pocket clips. I still prefer the 4max bc of the stonewash finish. It's also a better chopper and probably more indestructible then the ad10.
Haha fair
Stonewash looks cheap
The 4max is $350 also
If a CS Recon can’t handle it, your in fixed blade territory!!!!
Haha fair
Is it still hollow ground 2023
Unsure on that
Mine is not hollow grind and purchased in 2022
The lite is hollow not this one
@@kennyphelps1160The drop point lite is flat ground (same as all newer ad-10s). The tanto is part hollow, part flat if I’m not mistaken.
My Dad says you drink too much.
Bwahahaha I have no idea how to respond to that 😂😂😂
My Dad says your Dad talk too much…
You have a chip on your blade.....
Aluminum liners...Not steel!
hey bro, new sub here for ya , i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active ! , only have email here , would love to talk more , i e.d.c. a coldsteel 4 max scout on my person daily here n a ad-10 for work/travels , thanks n talk soon > tom !
I like the a10 so I went to ebay and picked one up for 44 bucks.And of course it is a FAKE. WWWW
What did you expect
Ohhhh nooooo
You can slihtly releae the big fat round screw and it will be looser to flip open. Obviously you didn't know that. How dare you complain about at super watch for sucj a low price as it is??? Seriously....,. +99% guys out here love it, so I think this video is a lot of piuintless naginmg. Show mwe a BETTE KNIFE for £$130 bux please