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

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David Mary said:
You knew deep down you wanted a slicey Resilience instead. ;)
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Lolz!

I am enjoying the Spydie! That blade profile on the Resilience is a winner for sure. Plus I really enjoy a knife that allows me to get my fingers close to the edge.

I was contemplating today about trying the S35vn version. It looks like pre-orders are being taken.
 
MolokaiRider said:
Lolz!

I am enjoying the Spydie! That blade profile on the Resilience is a winner for sure. Plus I really enjoy a knife that allows me to get my fingers close to the edge.

I was contemplating today about trying the S35vn version. It looks like pre-orders are being taken.
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I have the Spyderco Tenacious with S35VN steel. Awesome knife.
 
mmyron1 said:
Same here. I have tried and tried to pull the trigger on this purchase but just can't do it. Just not sure it would serve a purpose that my ZT or Spyderco already do.
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Might as well chime in… it is a knife forum. I’ve never been a cold steel fan. Got a recon 1 and that changed a lot in my mind of what I was getting for the money, which was A LOT!!! Finally pulled the trigger on the AD-10 and I was so impressed that I bought 2 more to put away. I haven’t been blown away by too many big folders but it really is everything and more that I heard. You can easily operate it with one hand, open and close, which can be difficult with other big bruisers. Razor sharp from the factory, videos of its durability and strength are possibly legendary. Oh yeah, the smooth G-10 handles are top 5 most comfortable and hard use friendly of all the knives I own. Trust me, I was the MOST surprised by how much I loved this knife. Do yourselves a big favor and pick one up on the forum for $120 or so. You can thank me later!!!
 
OP, proof is in the puddin. Post pics of this knife being “the best knife money can buy”. You tend to deal in absolutes, so prove it. What does it do best?

I own a couple few knives, and I would never make such a blanket statement.

Unless you’ve been in this quite a while I’ve probably bought, sold, traded, owned and used more knives than you’ve ever seen. I’m not trying to be a dick at all, it’s just that I’ve been at this my whole life.

Even though I own several “best knives money can buy” in several different categories in my opinion, I’m not going to assume they are what would work best for everybody.

We get it. You got an AD10 and you really like it. You could always just post that you’re stoked about it and we’d all congratulate you.
 
For those saying they keep coming back to the thread, it gave me a chuckle. 😆 However when the OP stated he is a CS fanboy then kind of tossed my hopes for substantive reads out the window. Poof!
In my experience, fan boys are the least greatest purveyors of objective information. Yet, have to admit most opinions are subjective by nature so there's that. Heck, as long as fan boys provide some proof and decent reasoning, you might catch my ear.

Thanks to ya'll who've not only stated why you do or don't vouch for the AD-10, you've provided similar references to other contenders. Now the Max4 is on the radar as remembrance of the Code4 too. Like some of ya'll the Code4 is one that almost pulled the trigger on a few times but never did.

Speaking only speculatively, since haven't actually tried the AD-10, a few things stand out and pose some flags. Not green flags like go, buy me, but more like flags of the volcanic lava flow hue. 👺 First the grinds and blade thickness appear to be suited only for heavy and hard tasks and thus might lack finesse cutting through lighter more delicate ones. The thumb studs equally beefy in conjunction with the heavy lock back indicate sore thumbs on the horizon. I've also never been a huge thumb stud guy anyway and if I can help, wherever possible, I'd opt. for flipper tabs (front or back), Spydiehole, auto-fire push button, or plain momentum and swing action like on a balisong. Also, with so many great new and innovative locking systems, the lock back is down, down on the list of preferred lock types.

Well, Christmas is upon us and wanted to take the time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Collecting knives is a blast, a learning experience, and a good way to be reminded of things worth living for in this crazy world and crazy times. Yes, Thanksgiving has past but doesn't mean we can't reflect and be grateful for A) having jobs and money to buy knives, B) Great artists and makers who put their work out there for us to marvel, use, and enjoy, C) a good enough economy able to hold this hobby, D) somewhat like-minded people to share this hobby with, and F) a good place, Bladeforums to do such a thing. Let us also take a moment to remember the true meaning of Christmas and have yourselves a Very Merry One! 🎄
 
Lasador said:
The freedom. You know, you must love it. You know, hangin' out in knife forums and stuff. Saying cool stuff like, "that's not a knife, this is a knife!" 🤣
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As much as I like Crocodile Dundee , I prefer saying stuff like “The Cold Steel AD10 is definitely not the best knife that money can buy , in my opinion” 😂 I’ll give you some time to scramble and respond. I’ll just sit here sipping my tea while enjoying all this freedom. I’m enjoying this thread. Merry Christmas , “fanboy” 🎄😃
 
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It's a good knife I have one myself, pretty slick well built folder with a very well designed lockup.
 
Regarding the lockback part of the design being outdated. I tend to agree and then I learned that I could very easily open it and close it with one hand, yes this matters especially when holding something heavy in your other hand. The action is so smooth I can thumb flick deploy or “spydie” flick it out using the rear thumbstud. Kind of hilarious that I loathed Cold Steel my entire life only to become a fan 1 year before they sold to GSM. Now I’ve added older models to collect and use and always check out postings with any “Old Steel” offerings. To all the haters, do what you have to do to buy one , sell 1-2 knives, trade, or just buy one!!!! At the very least you can just move it along if you hate it, but if you like/love it you have to come back to this thread and throw yourself at the mercy of the court. LOL.
 
whp said:
I got the AD10 when the Cold Steell company was sold. But the Ultimate Hunter is very similar in function and I like it better. The UH is in my edc rotation. My AD10 remains in its box.
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i also had both of them and was surprised at how functional and practical the ultimate hunter was for an EDC, i sold them both because they werent getting enough pocket time compared to other knives i had but i will probably buy the ultimate hunter again eventually
 
I completely disagree. Then I grab mine to carry for the day, then I completely agree. The day after, it’s something else. 🤣

They’re fantastic knives and I love mine, but hey, I love all my bladed children equally!!
 
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