Don't be fooled. Cold steel isn't cheap. Because, once you buy one, you end up buying a whole lot more. Thanks again for another great video
@michaeldeaves75662 жыл бұрын
Young man enjoyed your video and commentary on these blades.Well done from a 70 yr Vietnam Era vet!!!
@SmithWesson903 жыл бұрын
I also exclusively carry Cold Steel, I Dont leave home without a Demko Triad folder on me at all times. My edc is my 4Max and AD10. I also rotate my larger stuff into the rotation As well. ✌
@Richard-nb4iv2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I currently EDC the CS American lawman. Before that was the CS code 4, but in the winter it gets pretty cold in the pocket and on the hands. I work in construction and use it almost daily. I used to carry the AD-10, but it freaked out lots of people when they saw it. Some don't say much, but you can see it in their facial expressions. Anyway in my pocket under the toolbelt the American lawman fits pretty well.
@redastrachan8978 Жыл бұрын
A.L. is the folder l grab when I'm going anywhere l don't know.
@Dirtyknives0072 жыл бұрын
Great video, I always love to hear your point of view and to watch your usage footage!
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that compliment Lawrence, I sincerely appreciate your viewership!
@redastrachan89782 жыл бұрын
Lots of well presented info. Very good editing
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@senoB3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say, you inspired me to mod my new CS Bush Ranger (just handle) and it is way more comfortable. Also that little nub in front of index finger groove got in the way of opening the blade and now it is way smoother.
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, yeah it makes a decent difference in how the knife feels in hand. Very under-rated knife
@lancemiller46472 жыл бұрын
Here's what I'm saying, Please offer an AD-10 / 4Max / 20.5 in OD Green & FDE scales. Please produce sheaths for the AD-10, 4Max and 20.5, in form fitting leather.
@mofatjippyfransisco713 Жыл бұрын
I would buy them all again, if FDE versions came out...would even get a couple in OD Green too.
@roel.vinckens4 ай бұрын
Would you consider putting a convex edge on your AD10? Love mine, but didn't get to it. Still on the fence I guess. Great vid !
@quentinham59083 жыл бұрын
Love my bushranger! Im an electrician and ive used mine to notch out 2×4 lumber in order to mount a box for a light switch by batoning it tip first into the wood and prying chunks out. Two people bought cold steel knives that week after seeing that abuse. Really nothin like a cold steel!
@jimsjacob2 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a way to slo-moe the folding of the AD-10 knife…. Just got mine, and I have two nice cuts on the index and middle fingers. The weight of the knife closing swung the blade down and the minimal contact cut me. I see you doing pretty much the same as I do, but you obviously have it down pat. I’ve replayed your process several times, but not seeing where I am doing it wrong. Great video reviews BTW…. It helps to see them demo’d like this if you’re on the fence about which one to buy.
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan2 жыл бұрын
Dang, well thanks for watching man. Maybe I have my finger more forward closer to the choil when I begin closing?
@jimsjacob2 жыл бұрын
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Funny you say that…. After watching I noted that you were doing it so I tried it…. LOL, got another small cut. I watched another vid regarding the AD-10 and saw that he aligned his fingernail with the blade. I tried that and it works. The contact is slight, but it was so sharp out of the box that it was making a small cut. It’s all good and thanks for the video production! Cheers.
@ajo4788 Жыл бұрын
When I close mine I adjust in the angle in such way that weight of of blade won’t come swinging down. So instead of holding the blade up when you close try to get in the habit of aiming the blade down and the handle higher and don’t fully press the button just enough to where it starts to drop down that way the blade doesn’t fly down onto your fingers.
@jimsjacob Жыл бұрын
@@ajo4788 Thank you! I discovered the same a while back be didn’t update here because I figured everybody already knew that! Hah. Plus, I also release the depress level a tad quicker and it stops the blade from going too far. Cheers and thanks!
@malachi4874 ай бұрын
Great information- thank you.
@malachi4874 ай бұрын
I bought one today.
@streettuff26233 жыл бұрын
If you thin down or change the profile of this blade, you should document it
@maybefrank83458 ай бұрын
Nice review!
@knifevideochannel46573 жыл бұрын
I have one of the original AD10s with the hollow grind too. All good blades here. Thanks for video
@mofatjippyfransisco713 Жыл бұрын
Have them all except the Bush Ranger, going to have to pick that one up now. Anybody ever call you Private Joker ? Felt like I was listening to PJ giving knife reviews, that's a good thing...he was awesome in Full Metal Jacket !!!
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@carlostovar85853 жыл бұрын
Nice beat. Rapping to it before looking at the screen lol
@joshuaDstarks6 ай бұрын
My only issue with it is there is no safe way to close this thing with one hand without gambling on that blade coming down and kissing you. Just a little choil is all I’m asking.
@randomescu Жыл бұрын
does it feel like you are holding a small axe in your hand, like 4MaxScout? id like to buy a black AD10 but i cant give up to that feeling of 4MaxScout...
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Жыл бұрын
ha not quite
@ibj32 жыл бұрын
Oh man i really love these Cold Steel knifes but i'm not in the US so it will take me a arm and a leg to get one😪
@rickhunt318327 күн бұрын
there's no one knife that is going to be perfect for every situation. That knife wasn't made to be used as a ax. It's a tank but there are better choices for specific applications. My AD10 gets lots of pocket time, but for the woods. The 4 max scout would be in my pocket. My AD10 is a general purpose goto. My. city knife is a voyager XL in drop point. or the 6 inch Luzon depending on where I'm going and how I feel.
@1Splat Жыл бұрын
I might have asked you about this in another video a good while ago but I can't find it. Which of these 3 knives has the most grip area? I love the AD10 but my fingers are a bit cramped holding the knife. I thought of Dremeling right behind where your pinky sits on the handle but I might just sell it. The Bush Ranger should be easier to modify since there's no metal liner. Is the Bush Ranger's handle the same size as the AD10 or is there more gripping area? Thanks.
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Жыл бұрын
When I look at mine they seem both pretty darn close to being same length, sorry man. Maybe consider the voyager series?
@1Splat Жыл бұрын
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan I think I had a Voyager years ago and didn't care for it. I just ordered the Bush Ranger so we'll see when it gets here. :)
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Жыл бұрын
@@1Splat To be fair, the bushranger is slightly less curvy on the end, so you may fit it better
@1Splat Жыл бұрын
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Thanks bro. God bless you.
@crazyone54092 жыл бұрын
I’ve only owned Benchmade and Spyderco. I’ve been looking at Cold Steel but since they sold to GSM, I’m kind of on the fence. Can someone give me advice as to how Cold Steel knives are and which ones are better, etc…
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan2 жыл бұрын
Try the ultimate hunter first, great first cold steel
@crazyone54092 жыл бұрын
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Ok cool. I'll do some more research on that particular knife. Also, I know Cold Steel was sold to GSM Outdoors, is the lifetime warranty still being honored?
@crazyone54092 жыл бұрын
@@john0270 Ok so don't get a Cold Steel is basically what you're saying because I've never had a blade crack on a Benchmade or a Spyderco
@crazyone54092 жыл бұрын
@@john0270 Yeah, I love me some Spyderco. I have a PM2 Tanto and an Endurance as well as the Spyderco Rescue Assist. I have 3 Benchmades, Triage, Bugout and the 940 Osbourne so I think I'll take your advice and not get a Cold Steel and just stick with Spyderco and Benchmade
@nandayane2 жыл бұрын
I own mostly spyderco, I have two bench-made knives which are OK. I rolled dice on the AD10 as on sale it costs less than a native 5 LW and was chonkly curious. I have been wanting a Chonk and beater for a while, so I bought the SR1 lite, and the AD10 as folding beaters.
@daveandmerlin3 жыл бұрын
Great video . I had a AD10 for 1 day and sold it....felt sold and well made but I've got large hands and I found it uncomfortable as the beak at the back of the handle trapped my hand .
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan3 жыл бұрын
I completely understand that experience. That's why I had to modify mine, not quite where I wanted it concerning uncomfortable edges
@quickcuts30003 жыл бұрын
you mean, you have fat hands. those are the only hands that don’t fit the ad10.
@daveandmerlin3 жыл бұрын
@@quickcuts3000 you must have ladies sized hands . Obviously my hand fits but the beak at the back makes my hand feel trapped and unusable.
@thehornet50892 жыл бұрын
@@daveandmerlin I believe CS ultimate hunter will fit u better cause u have big palm although it is small than AD10 and cheaper too.
@Obliticus2 жыл бұрын
GSM seems to want to pump these out. They are $111 at Midway USA and Amazon these days (early 2022)
@D2G10Ай бұрын
Nobody cuts those super thin brittle twigs with a knife. Also the whole lock strength narrative is so 2012. Triad lock is stronger than Compression lock but you will never experience it because there is literally nothing you can do to apply that much lateral strength to your knife in the woods. Same goes to Compression lock.
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotanАй бұрын
No, but it's a good way to begin working the edge so you can test how long the bevel will hold up
@contrabassbob2 жыл бұрын
It's an interesting knife but the shorter grip space and half choil threw me off; I went with the Ultimate Hunter instead. That's not perfect either (wish the guard was at the end of the handle) but overall I like it. Both of mine (bought the second after the buyout lol) really needed a breakin as the lock was very stiff to unlock.
@greatmystery112 жыл бұрын
If you paid a lot less than it's probably a Chinese knock off.
@ericpitre40312 жыл бұрын
Y are all the knife utubers reveiwing this beast?? One guy reviews it and now its follow the leader. Love mines though. Its manly.🔪🔪
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan2 жыл бұрын
This is an old video, not sure if you noticed. I reviewed it because I bought it. Agree it it's a good knife
@rueridge75972 жыл бұрын
Who uses knife to cut twigs? Better hit weight pile.
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan2 жыл бұрын
Haha
@skoarinn2 жыл бұрын
i have all of them,but 2 ultimate hunter,a orange& a black,for me the best of them all.the ad10 feels strange in my hands.bushranger i dont like at all.finnwolf feels very cheap.at the ultimate hunter you can see they worked a long time on it to get it perfect.