Real AD 15?

[TSR2]

Received a surprise AD 15 from a knife newbie friend. Seems solid as my other Cold Steels, but has #8 Torx on blade and lock pivots. This doesn't seem right, as #10 would be more consistent with CS. Input anyone?

 

[rycen]

Should be T10

 

[jlauffer]

Agreed, should be T10. Does the T10 not fit at all? On mine, a wiha T10 fits perfect with barely any play, and a T8 is loose, but still might work.

 

[TSR2]

Thanks, all. I do, understand the quality of some clones, and in that regard, it fits the bill. No visible shortcuts, right down to the characteristic CS factory edge.
Pivot screws not being T 10, my suspicions are sadly confirmed...

 

[FloridaDreams]

There are good videos on YT showing many of the CS clones and how to spot the subtle differences.