AD 20.5 Which blade style?

SkyStream said:
I'm surprised that you think AUS-10A steel and plastic handles for $150 is a phenomenal value.
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I'm quite impressed with the steel actually...it took almost zero edge damage from beadblasting and stonewashing, it felt quite hard on my diamond stones with minimal burring that was easily removed, and took a WICKED edge easily. As far as the "plastic" handle...doesn't bother me in the slightest🤷‍♂️

jlauffer said:
Have an MG AD20, and a 20.5 on the way...can't wait to compare them! If I like it enough, may sell the MG and get the sharksfoot 20.5.
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I like the 20.5 better...thinner bladestock makes it a much better cutter, thinner overall makes it disappear in the pocket...don't miss my MG or HG AD-20s at all.
 
WValtakis said:
I'm quite impressed with the steel actually...it took almost zero edge damage from beadblasting and stonewashing, it felt quite hard on my diamond stones with minimal burring that was easily removed, and took a WICKED edge easily. As far as the "plastic" handle...doesn't bother me in the slightest🤷‍♂️
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That's good. It looks like an awesome lock mechanism with really fidgety action but by the materials it seems like a $50 knife with a $100 locking mechanism. I guess fidget factor is worth a lot these days and the most important part is that you're happy with it. I just wish it at least had slightly better steel and G10 handles for the price point.
 
I know Andrew is busy but he is on here from time to time and maybe he will comment in this thread. I have talked to him a few times and he is a great guy! Just think he has invented 3 locks!! Amazing! Kevin
 
SkyStream said:
I'm surprised that you think AUS-10A steel and plastic handles for $150 is a phenomenal value.
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As much as I love and admire AD's designs , I'd have trouble paying $150 for this level of materials .

I paid $105 plus tax for the Cold Steel AD-10 . Great smooth Tri-ad lock and better quality materials all around .

Yes , I understand this is new and smaller scale production ...but I'm personally not willing to pay a premium on that basis .
 
Sorry to derail this, I know I shouldn't, am I the only one who knows that sharks do not have feet, but fins? So the blade should not be called a shark 🦈 foot.
 
I’ll pick up the clip point if I can get one. I think $150 is OK. That lock can’t be the cheapest thing to machine. For my needs, VG10 and 154CM have been fine, so I doubt I’ll have any gripes about the AUS10A. I’m OK with the scales. Never been a fan of FRN, but I can live with it, and with the nested steel liners, their version of cheapo plastic is fine.

Yes, it would be nice to see S35VN & G10 or micarta at around $200, and I expect we will something like that later this year.

I am really liking this design. Ambidextrous. Strong. Fidgety. Safe (fingers not in path of blade when closing.) This lock - I might be going out on a limb here - may make framelocks, liner locks, Axis locks and button locks obsolescent.
 
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^ Thats my only gripe ; If you look at that Steve Austin working man knife,for exampe,it goes for around 30.00 ,similar materials except for a 4116 steel blade,but even if it was upgraded to AUS10 this knife is kind of expensive from a materials standpoint.Even a recon 1 with g10 and s35vn is under 100.00 ....
 
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I like clip point and drop point knives, so I got 1 to go with my other EDCs.

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SkyStream said:
I'm surprised that you think AUS-10A steel and plastic handles for $150 is a phenomenal value.
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That s what I ve been thinking.
This being a phenomenal value would make my CS Airlite with AUS10 and g10 handles for 70.00 a really phenomenal value!
 
I am interested in these too.

I will wait a while for there to be more blade steel and handle color choices.
 
In keeping with the shark theme, there should be a drop point blade which resembles a shark's head more than a clip point. And instead of that long single slot, maybe 4-5 "gills"?
 
I will be interested to see how it holds up in a cutting test. Any blade play develop at all after a lot of tough use. I know Andrew did his homework so I probably already know the answer. Kevin
 
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