AD10 vs AD15? Is it just the lock?

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These both look like nice knives and I am a fan of just about everything AD designs, but reading the specs of these the only thing I see that really distinguishes them is the lock. What am I missing?

On a separate note - I have a 4max and SR-1. Both are beefy blades, although the 4max is a pretty good cutter with the broad blade and 20CV. The SR-1 is thick and tough.
What do I get with a AD10/15 blade that I don't get with either the 4max or SR-1.
Trying to see where these would fit in.
thank
 
dogrunner said:
These both look like nice knives and I am a fan of just about everything AD designs, but reading the specs of these the only thing I see that really distinguishes them is the lock. What am I missing?

On a separate note - I have a 4max and SR-1. Both are beefy blades, although the 4max is a pretty good cutter with the broad blade and 20CV. The SR-1 is thick and tough.
What do I get with a AD10/15 blade that I don't get with either the 4max or SR-1.
Trying to see where these would fit in.
thank
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The AD10 is basically a smaller 4-Max...believe the blade is 3.5”.

The AD15 has a very similar blade as the 10, but scorpion lock instead of triad.

Also, I believe the AD10 is hollow ground, while the 15 is flat grind.

ETA: Sorry, the CS catalog says they are both Sabre grind
 
similar designs and yes different lock. The scorpion lock Is a lot of fun to play with. The $650 version from Demko isn't worth the money, but the production version should sell like crazy as its a fantastic knife and design. I can't wait to personally see how similar it is because he says its essentially "identical"
 
jlauffer said:
The AD10 is basically a smaller 4-Max...believe the blade is 3.5”.

The AD15 has a very similar blade as the 10, but scorpion lock instead of triad.

Also, I believe the AD10 is hollow ground, while the 15 is flat grind.

ETA: Sorry, the CS catalog says they are both Sabre grind
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If the AD10 is basically a smaller 4 Max, the Ultimate Hunter is basically a smaller version of the 4 Max and cheaper than the AD10. I m having a hard time deciding about the ad10, since I already have 2 UH s (black and orange) with cts xhp steel. For the same length blade and 2 more oz of weight, are the liners really worth it? Not to me.
 
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I just like most of demko designs. especially these two. been waiting for them. scorpion lock is a plus on the ad-15.
 
Based on the CS 4-Max I've had and used a lot, I'll get the CS AD-10 and AD-15 and sell my custom versions. The AD-15 is easier to unlock than the AD-10 and your fingers are always out of the way of the blade as it closes.
 
Got an ad-15 at an outdoor show today. I was between the ad-15 and the -10. The -10 is significantly wider and thicker than the -15. The -10 was also phenomenally smooth. I don’t know for certain, but I think it was a high flat grind on the-10.

The -15 is just plain cool though, and it’s smaller size made it a better knife for me. Also the clip is better in my opinion.

Here it is next to a Manix 2
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M. Johnwell said:
Got an ad-15 at an outdoor show today. I was between the ad-15 and the -10. The -10 is significantly wider and thicker than the -15. The -10 was also phenomenally smooth. I don’t know for certain, but I think it was a high flat grind on the-10.

The -15 is just plain cool though, and it’s smaller size made it a better knife for me. Also the clip is better in my opinion.

Here it is next to a Manix 2
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5zCa2Bl.jpg
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how was it price wise. close to msrp or .........?

looks good. nice find there.
 
Nice, but little disappointed to see it's made in Taiwan...was hoping Italy like some of the others.
 
M. Johnwell said:
Got an ad-15 at an outdoor show today. I was between the ad-15 and the -10. The -10 is significantly wider and thicker than the -15. The -10 was also phenomenally smooth. I don’t know for certain, but I think it was a high flat grind on the-10.

The -15 is just plain cool though, and it’s smaller size made it a better knife for me. Also the clip is better in my opinion.

Here it is next to a Manix 2
t94IoeT.jpg


5zCa2Bl.jpg
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It looks phenomenal! I’m in for one!
 
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