JUST TOO BIG FOR YOU? Cold Steel AD-10 NEW FEATURES/BETTER OPTIONS?
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The best of both worlds : a solid knife and a reliable folder.
I love my AD-10, it's my favorite pocket knife. Not too big, not too small.....just right, and carries surprisingly well for the size/weight.
Hey GT. I bought a Cold Steel 4 MAX Scout. I love this knife. I normally wear a fixed blade but the 4 Max easily filles that roll in a folder
I bought the 4 Max scout recently and it's a beast. It doesn't really weigh that much, no more than a smart phone. I actually have been carrying it every day since I got it and it does food prep well as well as cutting up boxes. I think a lot of people get freaked out by specs but honestly if you want a knife that just feels beefy and strong the 4 Max is the right knife.
I absolutely love my AD 10. I also absolutely hate this fad of 2 oz. barely 3 inch knive that the bug out started. We kneed more well built larger knives on the market.
I literally just ordered one to replace my ZT 801 that for whatever reason had the detent fail. If im gonna carry a knife, its gonna fucking be able to disable someone in a defensive situation. These micro-blade flippers like you mention are NOT terribly useful outside of light survival scenarios.
Absolutely right, those 2" & 3" lightweights are better suited for a women's purse.
These are easy every day carry’s for me. I own a few smaller traditional style folders, still big by most peoples standards which are wayyyy to small for me. But i rotate regularly through the AD10, 4 Max Scout, Espada Large, Voyager XL’s in Clip Point and Tanto, a Voyager Vaquero XL and a Talwar XL. I carry some other’s as well from Cold Steel, Emerson and Spyderco, but nothing with a blade less than 4in. I will carry my Espada Large in basketball shorts. Almost always have a fixed blade as well. I am very thankful for Cold Steel in particular because there not afraid to make large folders. Everyone else wants to make these little sub 3 in blades. Somebody actually making knives for people who can carry them and prefers large knives. I don’t have any issues carrying the AD10. I prefer having the capability to do way more with my knife and maybe it doesn’t pierce plastic well, but it still does. It will do more than most if i need it too. I have a double edged fixed blade that pierces amazingly. Not trying to come off abrasive or rude, to each their own, thats just my strong preference. Love your videos Aaron. Been watching for years now. Hope y’all are enjoying the road. If you come back through Texas some time and are looking for a good bible believing Church to visit, i know one. Thank you sir.
It's my preferred blade over most others. Slices and cuts well for me, but not for food really which I don't care about because it still cuts the food when I use it. Entertaining video!
Cold Steel, the Mosin or AK of folding knives.
Only thing beefier is Lynn Thompson himself with a deep carry pocket clip.
Love my AD-10 when I’m out on my off-grid property. Great woods knife!
Thanks, Aaron! As much as I love my AD-10 and 4-MAX Scout, I've fallen head over heels in love with the Drop Point Voyagers, and especially the XL. I know how much you love your Large Clip Point, but I think the XL Drop Point will make you rethink which Cold Steel folder is the best for outdoor adventures.
I REALLY wish they would put S35vn on the Voyager. For me the 4 inch. I'd pay the extra $35 or $40.
@@The4cp I was thinking about this very thing yesterday. They can keep making the AUS-10 versions, but I would pay almost anything for an upgraded Drop Point Voyager - Smooth G-10 like the AD-10 + S35VN? Just TAKE my money!
@@The4cp Me too...but then it would be competing with their Recon-1. I still would love that option though.
@@gaberoo9099 You make a fair point. They can just make a Drop Point Recon 1 then! Well, 2 of them, because they need to bring the Recon XLs back!
@@charlescollier7217 Let's hope they listen!
Thanks Aaron, I always enjoy a good knife review. I think as I use most of my knives in a camping role, the 4-Max Scout would probably do the job better. As for everyday utility and slicing, I always have a Spyderco Delica in my pocket. Good video.
I have the ad 10, the Italian 4 Max, and the 4 max scout man I love them all! I love the energy you bring I really enjoy your channel my friend!
I bought the AD10 about 8 months ago as I was weighing up buying a Recon 1 but they never seemed to have the tango version available. If you ask me the AD10 is a work horse, does what it says it will do and does it flawlessly in my opinion. I’m in the U.K. so you can imagine how defunct our laws can be!!!! Great channel and great reviews. 👍🏻👊🏻
I just purchased the Cold Steel Recon 1 tanto on Amazon for $92 and got it yesterday.
@@happykt being in the U.K. Amazon does not offer certain things to buy sadly!
Purchased a first run AD-10 which came with a hollow grind! Phenomenal fit, finish and action. The site listed the folder with a discount so I got it for a $120.00. It is my favorite overbuilt folder!!!
Glad you mentioned the 4max scout. It is my preference between the two. Did you do a review of that? I must have missed that.
I own both. Love large folders ! Cold Steel knows how to build them… they are both excellent knives. I would recommend them to anyone PS hope you and your family are enjoying the RV life. Tis my DREAM !
I bought the SR1 light tanto, I think the comfort of the handle is better on the AD 10 but the SR1 is so strong and after I put a convex edge on it, It cuts very well
Hi Aaron. I have had 6 Cold steel knives so far with S35vn , I gave away the Code 4 and the Bushranger I had the Bushranger for almost two years and the Code 4 for over a year I loved them both and they held up really well but felt my friend whom I gifted them too could continue to show them the love they deserve. I swapped carrying the Code 4 last winter in exchange for the pro lite clip due too cold temperatures. I love Cold Steel and their S35vn , sometimes like what I'm getting too is that it's not always critical. Since last spring-summer I have been edc'ing primarily the CS Range Boss , the fit and finish and operation is perfect the steel is ehh but it did come Cold Steel sharp and does sharpen easy and sharpens back to Cold Steel sharp. My main point is I love my Range Boss almost as much as my Broken Skull but currently the Broken Skull is only available on the secondary market so I carry the Range Boss because I'm not worried about replacing it if something happens. I read in the comments here that edge retention is more important than initial sharpness but that's subjective , I just watched a video on the DBK channel where they tried to destroy an expensive knife wich had horrible edge retention but still got the job done the knife prevailed and it's excelled at what it was designed for . I'm slightly hesitant about recommending the Range Boss to everyone and for $45 dollars , material wise compared to say a Ka Bar folding dozier it's some what over priced , BUT in your case Aaron for what your doing currently I do recommend you check out the Range Boss , I don't think your going to be blown away but do think you will enjoy appreciate it's functionality , action and ease of maintenance and carry. Thanks again for another great video . Thanks
Got it for a sweet deal much less than that last year! It is one of my favorite folders to replace a small fixed blade.
Got the AD-10 Tanto and the 4 Max Scout and honestly, for my needs, they are WAY MORE than enough knife! Great video here Aaron...
I loved my AD10. It cut way better than my Adamas. My Adamas cuts like a baseball bat. I need to get another AD10 in the collection
Weird total opposite for me
@@gideonstactical some people in the knife groups say that it may just need to be reprofiled. Apparently some of them come with a bevel angle that is not good for cardboard and stuff. Mine does horrible at work and is just meh in the woods. I’m debating whether I want to sell it or have my buddy put a vicious edge on it
Took ad10 and adamas out camping, did some light chopping. Ad10 no problem, adamas got vertical blade play. Sent it to Benchmade, waited over month for a redesigned blade, then got a credit and traded for crooked river. Triad lock much better than axis lock.
I don't have the ad10 yet but I do have a collection of 4 Maxs. I work Maintenance and rotate between my 4 max scout and Elite. They both do a great job for me. My Italian and USA models don't see much work anymore due to them being discontinued.
You can actually get this for around $130.00 these days, which I think is a hell of a great deal. Some folks will tell you that its so cheap on amazon because its a factory second or refurbished, but I have not found any evidence to support that. Like lots of Cold Steel knives, its just an amazing value.
2 weeks ago i got one for $128 and if that what received is factory second. Please cold steel bring more of these at lover price. Absolutely great knife.
$90 now
I carry a 4max scout in my left pocket & a AD 10 in my right pocket. Perfect pair.😄
I know I’m late to the party but the S35VN /g10 AD10 can be had for $85 shipped. I bought the drop point & tanto versions. 1 for camping & the other for fun!
I love the ad10. I feel like when I have a folder it's either something small, a sebenza, or when I need to do rough stuff, an ad10. It's a great pick. The edge is thick though.
The other option to the ad10 and the foremax scout , is the Cold steel voyager… you can used the large, but the xl will make it like the scout without the weight. It also has triad lock, thick 90deg spine ,thinner at the edge , and has a great handle with excellent grip.
These are on my list of "must own" blades. Just got the Espada so gotta start saving again!
I bought a 4Max Scout. I love it, but rarely EDC it. But I mostly ATC (At Home Carry) my 4Max Scout. It is am M1 Abrams Battle Tank of a folding knife! I also own the Cold Steel Voyager Large and XL Drop Point models, which are both cheaper in price and lighter in weight than the 4Max Scout. I bought all 3 for under $80 each from Amazon and MidwayUSA. Good folding knives from Cold Steel!
I got a s35vn, green G10 model. I was worried i wouldn’t like it……but I love it. It is super smooth in the action and drop shuttey. Great ergos and good looking knife. It’s an older design but super solid.
Awesome vid! 👍 Scratch that itch of big folders -- try SOG's SEAL XR 😎
Great knife. I keep one in my emergency kit instead of a fixed blade. My next step is to actually remove the fixed blade from my kit that this is supposed to be replacing. As of yet I haven't done that, still working on it. Cose, very very close.
I’m waiting on the AD-10 lite. I love beefy blades.
G"day Aaron, I love beefy, these two have been on my radar for awhile and dig the review too mate, thanks. However the obvious point is we're now into fixy territory. (and CS have a bad habit of putting the thumb studs in the cutting/sharpening path), so the ol' Recon 1 is about as far as I'm prepared to go in a CS heavy duty folder. Still lovn the folding and fixed Gators btw. Cheers Duke.
Picked up one of these the other say used but like new for 90.00, gonna use it for a go bag, hiking camping. But as big as it is its surprisingly light and a good feel to it. Today these are 124.00 on Amazon
I personally appreciate how you refer to knives as a tool.
Thanks 👍
I chose the S&W 642. Small enough for concealed carry and light weight (aluminum frame and steel cylinder). The enclosed hammer prevents snags and is a safety feature preventing cocking of the hammer and “hair trigger”). 38 special plus P round would probably be effective against a bear, particularly if defense round with hollow point. This firearm is also on the California roster.
I would not recommend to go up against a bear with a .38 revolver
I love my AD10 with deep carry clip.
For me this is as close to the perfect folder as it gets. I don’t think it’s too big… maybe for people with smaller hands
It's not hand size that's the consideration it's public perception. It's rarely good to be looked at as "that guy"
@@DL-ij7tf yea it’s good to have different knives for different situations
I’m a small guy, and I don’t think this knife is big at all (maybe because I’m used to fixed blades). I don’t flash my knives around, and they only come out when they’re going to be used.
For reference, the original Cold Steel AD10 was a hollow grind.
If you could pick one of those up, it might fix your slicing issue. But theyre tough to find lately, since theyve stopped production on that oroginal model.
I have 2 of them and imo it’s the best folder ever made. I know that’s a bold statement but it’s very strong and ergonomic. With the hollow it just cuts like butter.
It took me a long time to choose between the AD10 and the SR1. I chose the good version of the SR1 because its more stabbier, and it is a tank. Carried for over a year every day, sharpened once, and I love it. After I carry something for a year or 2 , i get a little bored, probobly going to get the AD10 just to have it. Great video 👍
Just an FYI the AD10 in S35 was available from Chicago knife works for 130. And shipping was free when I orders a few weeks ago.
i was considering getting the 4max scout but I already have the SR1 lites in both tanto and clip point $40 and $45 respectively and they perform very well for the $$$...so not sure about the max scout yet
Big pocket clip reason: Big pocket clip will help distribute the weight of the knife more evenly across your pocket line. If it was skinnier… then all that weight would be supported by a small area and probably pulls your pocket down more. Think of it as an appendix holster, if the clips are farther apart, itll be more supported and in theory more comfortable… if that makes sense?
AD-10 must be the best deal in folders going.
My AD10 brings a smile to my face. 😁
I would add that if the AD-10 is too chunky for one, to go down to the Ultimate Hunter
Have had mine for a while, it's a hollow ground model (first run). Such an awesome knife. One thing though, they have aluminum liners and backspacer. If they were steel I imagine it would add an ounce or two to the weight LOL
Going off bladehq, says stainless steel.
@@gideonstactical blade hq has been known to have questionable accuracy imo. Cold steel website says aluminum. *thumbs up *
@@gideonstacticalit's 100percent aluminum. Just look at the color of them compared to the steel blade. That is what blasted aluminum looks like.
My AD1o is the closest to a sheath knife a be being able to carry into a town to get supplies. STRONG like bull
It looks a lot like it could be an Ultimate Hunter XL, same blade shape/grind. The Ultimate Hunter is just missing the swedge on the top and is a bit smaller.
👍 Good overview, but I believe we may disagree on our preferences for the 2 knives highlighted in this video. I like them both, but …
I provided my comments on the Cold Steel 4Max Scout in your review of that knife.
The Cold Steel AD10 accomplishes everything I expect from a folding knife while approximating the durability of a small fixed blade. I was able to process food with it, except room temperature tomatoes where this knife more smashes through than slices through.- no other food prep issues for me. For camping, fishing, and hunting this knife seems well designed and built. When my Victorinox Huntsman SAK is not enough knife the Cold Steel AD10 is fast becoming my go-to knife causing me to be unfaithful to my beloved Buck 110 primarily due to the tri-AD lock mechanism.
Repeating my comment about the 4Max Scout, I do not consider either of these knives or my Buck 110 as “pocket” knives, they are just too large & heavy. I carry mine in a belt pouch.
Of course, I removed the pocket clip because I basically don’t like them and on this knife it served no purpose for me. I did notice improved ergonomics without the pocket clips on these Cold Steel knives, but that could just be personal preference.
I love my Cold Steel AD-10. Mine is in S35VN. Simple built to take a beating. I’ve always wanted a 4Max but just could justify the cost.
Great video thanks. Love my 4 max scout it is a work horse.
Good reminder to put my AD10 back into my carry rotation
I already went for the 4Max Scout. No regrets. It works for people with double x hands like me.
The Ad-10 is a folder that can take on the tasks of a fixed blade, hunting knife, a tactical knife, a bushcraft knife, a fishing knife, a camp knife, and more.
Sure, it won't be perfect. But I'll get the job done.
Anything with an axis lock, you're going to have to worry about the omega springs breaking and the blade collapsing under heavy spine pressure.
Got one two weeks ago great knife (must have knife). You should try Boker Plus - Little Dvalin, i was thinking its useless knife design, but when you hold it in your hand is just great. So great that i got me both versions and EDC it.
So my dad has an Adamas, the same one you have. He got the AD-10, and started carrying that. He then had a lot of gunk and dirt and grime that got stuck in the lock and pivot. I usually take the whole thing apart and clean it. Anyone else have that problem?
So if i wanted to buy a folder that was a backup woods, bushcraft knife which one of these should I buy?
There is a video where you mount the left clip upside down on the right side. Heat it at the bend and fold it over and you have a deep carry.
I have the AD 10 great knife but for ME to big to carry. I will go with the American Lawman. Cold Steel all day long.
A solid tool for sure. I have not purchased one due to that clip. If it cannot be redesigned or streamlined somehow, then please black it out.
Having all of these knives, the S35VNs + the Lights(10/15/SR1)while the 10 is a great knife, as I own a bar in addition to a machining company, with much of my knife usage being warranty voiding activities myriad time a day, the AD10 Tanto is in my EDC rotation along with the AD15, Adamas manual and the Hinderer XM-24. The AD15 is in my pocket probably 75-80% of the time. I like the smaller blade belly though I absolutely adore the Scorpion Lock as as your grip pressure tightens and increases, so to does the stability/strength of the lock mechanism.
That being said, if one is looking for a folder field knife vs. a fixed, the Ultimate Hunter, which, like the 15, has a smaller blade belly, which really makes a difference if your skinning, cutting & gutting game. The UH is the call, hands down, no questions.
I'm not going to ramble any more than I have as to the reasons why, though those who hunt know of what I speak and if ya don't, it's irrelevant anyhoo😊
Having both the 4-Max and Scout, I know that I use the knives listed above for serious heavy duty activities, though I couldn't imagine what someone would need either the 4-Max or Scout for😂🤷🏻♂️
They're great for collectors or conversation pieces or just to put a lanyard on it and beat the sh!t outa someone, lol
Nice Vid🤙
Continued Success🍻
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Bought an AD10 on Amazon for $103 about 3 months ago. Nowadays they're around $120 and still an excellent value at that price!
Lately they're $90
Great review and conclusion. Thumbs up.
LOL! Colorado boy don’t understand surf! 🤣 LOVE my 4MAX scout, but it is huge in the pocket. May eventually grab an AD10 someday.
I had one, sold it. My biggest complaint is I didn’t like the guillotine like action on closing, it was like the lock was trying to take your finger tips off if you weren’t paying attention. And the clip is pretty horrible. Ergonomics are good and I like the looks of it though.
I’ve got the AD-10 and the 4 Max Scout. I carry them occasionally but I keep going back to my Voyager XL clip point or Voyager XL tanto. I wish Cold Steel would do premium versions of the Voyagers. I find them far more useful than any other large folder I’ve tried. I would like them better with S35VN and G10 or micarta handles. Maybe some day it will happen.
Just get a recon
@@kenmastersmaster I’ve got one. Same problem as the AD-10 and 4 Max Scout. The blades are small for what I need. I need a 5 1/2” blade, not a 4” blade.
@@FriedPi-mc5yt I have a few voyager xls and trying to justify carrying them but they are pretty cumbersome and I never find myself saying I need 5in instead of 4in for most tasks.
@@kenmastersmaster I’m in the construction trade mostly. But I have a bit of a weird job and I sometimes need to cut dense foam that is extremely thick. I have also needed to trim dimensional lumber just a little and the tools to do it weren’t readily available. So a 5 1/2” blade makes a good improvised draw knife. I’ve tried using 4” blades and they aren’t up to some of the tasks I need them to do. I wear carpenter jeans and the XL’s fit just fine in my back pocket. My Talwar is about as big as I can comfortably fit in my pocket. My Rajah II is a bit over my limit for comfortable carry. My Espada XL is an absolute “no can do”. 😂 When I got the Espada XL I told myself I would carry it for a week to see if I could. Nope, I made it for 2 days and couldn’t take it anymore. I reverted back to my Voyager XL’s. I really do like the Talwar though with the S35VN and G10 scales. I’m not a big fan of the blade shape though, it has way to much belly. I find the clip point far more useful. But the Tanto is pretty good too. I need to buy the Voyager XL drop point and see how that blade shape works out for me.
I'm not sure. For a big knife I prefer the 4max, for a pocket able knife I prefer the code4. The AD10 actually feels a little small - the choil is tight when choking up, the clip is obtrusive... A hair bigger with a deep pocket clip might have been better. At least Etsy sells clip replacements
Just ordered the AD10 in S35VN for $105 this morning off of Amazon. They have been having crazy deals on Coldsteel premium folders for the last year. It comes and goes very quickly so you have to act immediately. I got the AD15 S35VN for $100 a couple of months ago, it has since priced back at $150-60 a couple weeks afterwards as it is now. Got my 3 Code 4 S35VN for $70 each.
Awesome!!
They're back to $90. Problem with Amazon is a lot of fakes getting mixed in with the real knives. People buy and return fake ad10s from Ali. And the clones looks exactly like the real deal
You just got to know what you are buying. The G10 scales is a dead giveaway as far as fakes are concerned. If you have purchased alot of coldsteel you should know what you are getting. In any regards, it does happen....be careful. The good thing about Amazon, you can return it very easily!
@@tonyhaichem most people don't know and they think the clone is legit. There's so many clones on eBay and sellers are selling them used asking $150 thinking it's real and when you tell them they say they bought it on Amazon so it isn't a fake!
No bigger than my unfortunately discontinued ZT 0200. I carry the CS Recon1 in CTS-XHP spear point also.
Personally I'm waiting on the CS Drifter with the Atlas lock. Looks to be a great knife for heavy use, plus it comes with the fidget factor. My most carried knife is the CS Air Lite.
The Air Lite has such a great blade shape and grind and for around $50 is a crazy good deal. I carried one for a while but the thin liners seem to allow a little side wobble which I let bother me even though I probably half imagined it. I carry a clip point Code 4 most of the time now, a great EDC as well.
@@DL-ij7tf after a bit of break in, I noticed this slight side to side blade wobble also. After adjusting the pivot screw it disappeared completely. Now both my Air Lite's lockup like a vault. Apparently proper adjustment of the pivot contributes to the structural integrity.
I'm a retired master mechanic and I found this rather interesting.
My Max 4 Scout came. How can such a thick blade with such a wide grind be so sharp? Wust admit I need both thumbs to open the lock when the blade is deployed.
Cold Steel has quite a few heavy use options; big, small and in between.
For me it's a bit like Goldilocks. The AD10 is too expensive, the 4Max Scout is too large but the AD10 Lite is just right. Thanks for the vid - bring on the AD10 Lite.
A quick correction - the liners are aluminum as is the pommel. Also a random tidbit- you can strike a firesteel with the spine close to the handle.
Going off bladehq, says stainless steel.
@@gideonstactical Oh weird it sure does. I wonder if they're referring to the lock up components which are definitely steel. Cold Steel's website specifies aluminum liners. I've taken one of mine all the way apart and I'm pretty sure they're aluminum as they're super lightweight and scratch fairly easily (including the black metal pommel). Love your channel, keep up the awesome content! For once I actually had a knife BEFORE you reviewed it instead of seeing a video of yours and reaching for my wallet haha.
Yeah, it's definitely got hardened aluminum liners.
I’m hoping someone would make stainless steel liners and pommel. It would make the knife “bulletproof”.
I like the shape of the 4max handle better than the AD10
Bought the 4 max scout and decided to watch a torcher test video and I'm so glad went with aus 10 steel did better than s35 steel cold steel perfected aus10.
FYI:
The first 2 links in your description, under GPKNIVES, are identical.
I just got a cold steel spartan on Friday
I love the looks of that knife, and wouldn’t mind owning it. Sexy and beefy.
But I just can’t get myself to buy it, because at any given day it’s to big to carry around; I’m not flipping up that baby at the office to open an envelope without widespread panic. Nor would i have it in my shorts at the supermarket without risking prison time.
I could explain a Lil’ native or a Bugout to any officer, but the AD-10 not so much.
So when should I carry it? The only times it would make sense would be in the forest, hiking, camping or fishing… basically anytime where I’d normally bring/carry a fixed blade.
And there’s the struggle, pay 200 USD + shipping to replace a fixed blade with a folder?
Can someone prove me wrong so I can buy this lovely piece of steel already!!!
I’m looking for a new pocket knife but I always had Buck. That brand works for me perfectly. I’m considering looking to another brand as a new edc.
If you like knives that cut, check out spyderco.
@@adamjames1375 I work in the security and I always thought it looks not really durable. It can’t handle pressure. I could be wrong of course, it’s just my first thought when I look at Spyderco. What’s your experience with it?
@@MAROCK187 They're definitely not hard use prybars. They're most often patterned to be very slicy, similiar to most hollow ground Buck knives. Their Vg10 steel is very serviceable/sharpenable. Steel snobs will say their Vg10 is superior to Bucks 420 H.C. . In reality they function pretty similiarly.
Spyderco offers several higher end steels with significantly better edge retention at the cost of being harder to sharpen.
Their paramilitary is a bit spendy but always ranks at the top of the list.
Benchmade has a ton of great knives too but for my purposes they're just way overpriced in terms of utility.
Check out some more cold steel knives, the Recon 1 series are about as hard use as knives come. The American Lawman is a great balance as well. You'll be dead or done stabbing before their Triad locks fail.
@@adamjames1375 thnx man I’m gonna dig in to it right now.
Spyderco shaman is their most hard use folder, nice ergos like ad10. Very expensive though. Don't know how buck and cs keep their prices down compared to other companies.
Wow! Tnx
I like mine a lot... I HATE the pocket clip. Wish they’d update it
Huh, just got an ad-10 and it has aluminum liners. Did they recently change it?
No, it’s my screw up
I've been eyeing the SR1 for a big folder in my collection. Are they pretty comparable?
I would say yes
SR1 is blockier and even more un-slicey
Your prices seem a little high on both the AD10 and 4Max Scout…you can usually find the AD10 for under $150 and the Scout for $75-95 these days. The drop point Voyager (high saber grind and actual jumping) takes that knife up a notch I think.
What's actual jumping mean
Any time anywhere can't go wrong with Cold Steel 1980 till Now...
You can find heavier and larger folders, but I think that not more powerful.
Dlttrading had the non lite tanto in stock two weeks ago... I should've hopped on it, but I've seen a lot of really bad reviews on QC issues coming out of the new owners the past 5 months. Bad blade play, and blade rock, badly ground asymmetrical blades, stripped screws etc etc... So I'm waiting to see if they get back in the game or go the way of Gerber... Really sad to see really, especially with a name like cold steel
Does your AD-10 really have steel liners? Mine has Aluminum liners.
4 Max Scout ordered :-)
Great review.
I will def get the Lite!
I just got an AD10 for under $100. At that price, I think it was a no Brainer. Honestly, I do find myself wanting the blade to be a tad longer, but I'm much happier that the blade is s35vn instead of aus10 (like the 4max lite). Ultimately, the original 4 MAX would probably be my preferred knife but I don't think I could comfortably carry it in my pocket.
I prefer the voyager 4in for $45 even if it has aus10. Half the price for 90% the performance
From Amazon? I just got one too! Fantastic deal
@@dopium1770 yes sir. Too good to pass up!
@@kenmastersmaster while I agree the voyager is a good knife for the money, it most certainly does not have 90% of the performance of the AD10. The handle is cheap grivory, with no metal liners so it's nowhere near as strong. And aus10 doesn't even have a 10th of the edge retention.
@@DWdawgable haha shows what you know. Voyagers have metal liners and Jimi slash did a comparison of sv35 vs aus10 and edge retention was exactly the same. And there were many tests where they snapped the blade of a ad10 where the Voyager took a lot more punishment. Enjoy your slightly less cheap g10 handle for the extra $50 bucks..... Btw cold steel themselves say aus is 90% as good as s35 because there's more to blades than edge retention.. Geometry and heat treatment plays a bigger role in toughness and strength and aus sharpens back up in 5 seconds on a lansky guide hone. Powder steels are far more brittle which results in chips and broken blades when pushed to the limits
I think today you can get the AD10 (AUS10 steel blade) on sale (Ebay) for around 64$ for those of you who want this knife.
Love cold steel
The first batches of AD10's were hollow ground and that would have made it a better slicer. I was disappointed when I received mine and it was flat ground. I recall someone said its more expensive to produce a hollow ground blade, but Cold Steel will probably say they changed it to make the knife more durable and not to make more profit. Only they will know the truth.
That can't be true because$6 Walmart knives are hollow ground. It's all done by cnc so it makes no difference
5 max baby!
Love ❤️ benchmade
Aaron did a video or two awhile back showing his Vanquest organizer and the stuff he takes on the trail… imo that is where these knives show their worth.
I have a FTIM loaded with daily essentials, meds, basic trauma/booboo kit, tweezers, tick removers, itch pen, deet pen, fire starting, flashlight, etc, etc, Leatherman PR4 and a Cold Steel SR1.
The sweet spot for these kinds of folders is their ability to legitimately replace a 4-5” fixed blade while fitting inside of a small edc/travel pouch.
The SR1 Tanto - in particular - is a remarkable combination of available edge, baton’ability, durability and capability in a very compact/carryable/concealable package thats worth every penny if/when you need it.