The Cold Steel AD10 is the best knife money can buy.

[GB940Rookie]

Fixed blades are bestest for the outdoors.

You’re correct, but the AD10 would do a fine job.

 

[scdub]

BTW I bought an AD-10 for my son last Christmas (birthday?), so I agree that it’s a great knife, but I consider my XL Talwar “better” than the AD-10 for my uses, because:
No steel liners so it’s lighter/faster for it’s size
Longer, trailing point blade is better for SD
Thumb-stud “wave” feature (had to add a wave to the AD-10)

I think the Talwar would beat the AD-10 in pure cutting efficiency as well, while the AD-10 would pry/demolish stuff better…

Both great knives, but not the best for everything/everyone imho.

 

[Vis07]

I have one and I mean.. It's pretty damn amazing. I will say this. If you like overbuilt knives, you should get one. It is a tank of a knife.

 

[JeremiahWeaver09]

if you like the ad-10 you should also consider the ultimate hunter if you havent already, its similar but lighter and easier to carry

 

[Owen K.]

I have many knives including Spyderco Paramilitary 2, and I'm telling you that the Cold Steel AD10 is the best of them ALL!!!

Para 2 cuts better.

 

[Lasador]

Processing animals?

Excellent question. For any big game like deer, the AD10 would be the best, but if you are dressing smaller game, then a PM2 with a finer tip would probably be better. When I say smaller game, I mean doves, quail, squirrels, and small ducks.

 

[Lasador]

I believe that Carothers Performance Knives are the best knives for the money!

I may not agree with you about your choice of knives, but there are other things that I could not agree with you more about.

 

[The Zieg]

I have many knives including Spyderco Paramilitary 2, and I'm telling you that the Cold Steel AD10 is the best of them ALL!!!

It's not for me, but it's fantastic that you have found a knife that makes you so happy and fits all your needs. I love that feeling!

 

[jux t]

I may not agree with you about your choice of knives, but there are other things that I could not agree with you more about.

What does that even mean? 🌬🌬

 

[Lasador]

I am a Cold Steel fan boy, and if anyone knows of a 12-step program that can help, please pass it along---although I'm not sure I want to be cured.

 

[DocJD]

What does that even mean? 🌬🌬

Sounds like political or PR speak !

 

[DocJD]

cured.

GSM Outdoors is acting on me like Antabuse !

 

[sgt1372]

I am a Cold Steel fan boy, and if anyone knows of a 12-step program that can help, please pass it along---although I'm not sure I want to be cured.

GSM will probably fix that for you in 1-step w/in a year or so. LOL!

 

[DocJD]

handle length is a little short for my hands

I can understand this could be a problem for the XL+ hand , because the handle does enclose the hand both front and back of the handle .

Provides very secure grip , but is size sensitive .

Lucky for me , for my hands the fit is near perfect with a little extra room for gloves .

 

[353]

Ref thread title: No.

 

[Wolverine666]

I have many knives including Spyderco Paramilitary 2, and I'm telling you that the Cold Steel AD10 is the best of them ALL!!!

Lol. Ridiculous.

 

[Lasador]

Lol. Ridiculous.

I admire your candor, Wolverine. It is precisely the kind of stimulating knife debate I'd hoped to find here on Blade Forums.

 

[Wolverine666]

I admire your candor, Wolverine. It is precisely the kind of stimulating knife debate I'd hoped to find here on Blade Forums.

Well…when one titles a thread with what they consider to be “fact” rather than opinion , you should be prepared for all kinds of responses. Blanket statements and speaking in absolutes is ignorant and insulting (and “ridiculous”, see what I did there?). Haha.

 

[Zephyr One/Zero]

The AD-10 is probably one-of-the-best models, within the Cold Steel branding, along with the 4 Max. A few others within their marques are the: Spyderco Chinook, Benchmade Adamas, Zero Tolerance 0300, and SOG SEAL XR. "Best of" lists are subjective at the very least. It's always interesting to hear the choices of fellow knife afficianadoes.

 

[Sonnydaze]

nah...it's been said already...six or seven times.