Cold Steel AD15 First Impressions

[@krazykat64]

If you’re like me and anxiously waiting for him to demo the lock, it finally happens at 10:45 in. You’re welcome. ;)

[@Brewhound77]

How many sides of beef could you featherstick off a tatami mat before it would no longer reliably chop a lynn thompson in half?

[@IHATEJEREMYMOCK]

I got one too. It may be the most exciting thing cold steel has done in a while, and my first demko. Im definetly going to be completing the trifecta, and getting an ad10 and 4max too. ✌

[@jedimasterg5308]

Awesome video Slicey Dicey! Was waiting for your review of the ad-15 great job👍

[@nicholascolvin6657]

Just got in my AD-15, pretty impressed with it so far. I hope Cold steel will keep making unique or well done knives like this.

[@dewarner12]

Great video. I did not expect to own a Cold Steel knife, but I bought this one while I am waiting for another drop of the Andrew Demko AD-20. I agree with your opinion - it's a great knife at an incredible price. It can be easily flicked open or Spydie flicked, and as you said, it drops shut. I also like that it is ambidextrous. The only issue I have found so far is that the contact point of the pin at the end of the yoke that runs along the polished rounded end of the blade before dropping into the notch to lock the blade can make the travel rough when anything gets in the way like dirt, lint, etc. Otherwise, after disassembling it and cleaning it out, it is really smooth.

[@aray9628]

Awesome video 👍 This one and the AD -10 Will b joining my collection!

[@BParker55]

OD and tan are 100% the perfect colors for this knife! I'll have to pick one up next release

[@gbiscuits]

cold steel has really stepped up their game

[@pointythangs6842]

I just found 1 in stock and bought it for my collection based on your review!!

[@botat34691]

Cold Steel is doing some awesome things. I think they are the New ZT. ZT has lost its luster. All they do lately is put out different knife variations and act like its a new release. Just finally ordered my Code 4 to go with my Prolite and looking at some others. This is definitely a working mans knife.

[@thedrmurchindise]

ZT fit and finish, materials and overall execution is miles and away better than Cold steel. I do however agree ZT is not making me say, wow any more.

[@deadpoollee9497]

They discontinued their cool ones an are producing weird ugly blades

[@thedrmurchindise]

@@deadpoollee9497 they discontinued several fantastic models and are leaning toward the "refined higher end EDC" personally their hinderer designs and large sinkevich designs are the only thing they offer I am interested in. That new micro folder they made is ridiculous.

[@freestatefellow]

I returned mine about 5 minutes after I got it in hand. The forward finger choil is just too small, I was riding up on the sharpened portion of the blade. And the g-10 is for sure a pocket ripper.

[@pineapplej7310]

Great vid dicer, great commentary and demonstration as usual! keep up the content my man! (keep your thumb safe)

[@VT2NY]

Well hell. Now I need to get one of these.

[@bladecentered2264]

Glad you got one in, I think I need this cold steel version now lol

[@addictedtodiecast5170]

I'm waiting for mine like everyone else.....I'm hoping that it feels like the AD-10 cause that's no joke,totally impressed with it.

[@hardrock6261]

love it mine will be here in 3 weeks

[@paul_schuette]

Such a sweet knife! Thanks for the review.

[@jimm244]

I want a lighter, smaller, more gentlemanly version of this knife! Call me a whimp if you like; I’m holding out for the AD 7.5.

[@SliceyDicey]

Haha. I wouldn't mind something like an AD11.6 myself.

[@sunshyn21]

I have to get one if only for the scorpion lock.

[@jimboethefirst7418]

Cold Steel !!!! That Beast is super sharp !!! I may get one ,because its so very aggressive like a real knife lover likes a knife to be.

[@benfelland]

I still own the original cs recon 1 when it had the axis lock. Deff a fidget factor. In my opinion when they switched to the tri-ad lock they should have called it something else and not a recon 1. As it changed the locking mechanism and made the knife much thinner.

[@wrjames38]

Sweet knife ! I've been really looking forward to getting the AD15 and maybe the AD10 down the line. The scorpion lock is very unique in the knife world. ...good job Demko and CS!

[@Dont_Poke_The_Bear]

I am with you on the color, but I am still gonna pick one up. I am also really glad they went with bronze washer instead of the teflon the mg15 has. Looking forward to the review!

[@SliceyDicey]

I think it may have both washers. I haven't taken apart yet. I can see bronze, though.

[@SliceyDicey]

UPDATE - Took it apart. Yes it does have both teflon and bronze washers.

[@streettuff2623]

Looking forward to the full review

[@joshuatyler3858]

Trying to talk myself into ordering this....

[@ChrisJohnson-ht3gx]

Knifecenter has pre order with Feb/20th ship date. Ive never ordered there and unfortunately this will not be my second knife. Very nice idea but to heavy.

[@thetacticalparadigm5331]

I want one ! And the AD 10 also ! Great review ....

[@patricksmatrick6193]

Finally this thing is out!

[@007Entropy]

I can't believe yours is that loose. Mine was super tight, I had to remove the Teflon washers and adjust the pivot. My lock is crazy hard to pull back too.

[@SliceyDicey]

Well... It is... Jimislash's was too. Watch his video.

[@franksalem8580]

I bought a bag of springs and then took it apart and tried different sizes and cut them to different lengths. Found the perfect one and mine is as smooth as butter.

[@erhon5]

This is the one Coldsteel that I actually want

[@Damen0530]

Been waiting on this one...I,too have been bit by the Cold Steel bug in the last few years as well

[@kerryrwac]

Just Ritt Dye the scales black , easy peasy. You could lightly sand the scales before you dye them. Kevin Cleary will be jealous , he doesn't have his yet 🤣

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

I dont dig that gimmick with the new lock. The AD10 however.... Thats the one I will be purchasing. TriAd lock baby! Thanks for the review!

[@mikehester7819]

HAHA! I recently got the Code 4 Tanto in S35, I had two good size cuts in the first two hrs.

[@randyf.9188]

Watched em both.👍Interesting lock, I liked it on the custom. Curious to see your future review. Totally agree with you on the color, not a big fan of any green.

[@AcidTripwire]

This thing is growing on me, but call me boring, I just don't like the funky handle colour and texture! Same as how they gave the S35vn Code 4 that strange 'champagne' coloured aluminium. A future version with a plain old black and aluminium handle would be a definite buy!

[@abc456f]

Very interesting. Green is my least favorite color so hoping they do come out with a black and grey. Btw, in case you're interested, I got an email today from North Arms and the skaha 2 is available for order. Looks very cool, they're using a wire clip now. Placed my order for a carbon fiber model.

[@SliceyDicey]

I got my email also! Now I just need to see if I can afford it before the cutoff!

[@abc456f]

@@SliceyDicey 👌👍

[@bryan45tc]

“Not that’s it’s made in a fidget factory. That’d be a really weird factory... they’d get nothing done” Lmao!! I’m digging the knife though. Cool locking mech

[@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc]

I like the design. Just a little too heavy for my tastes. 5 oz. is my max.

[@evias9943]

might be the first cold steel for me

[@AshtonUppaluri]

I think on the box the lighting is weird.. so it looks like a black and grey combo cool video!

[@SliceyDicey]

Maybe... BUT I STILL WANT A BLACK ONE!

[@AshtonUppaluri]

@@SliceyDicey Im working on some scale solutions myself.. have a few friends that are 3D printing nerds and would love the challenge.

[@WillEDC]

Slicey Dicey rit dye. Jimislash already made his pink

[@pineapplej7310]

youve convinced me to get a cold steel. Any recommendations for a good one around $100ish with good action?

[@SliceyDicey]

Code 4 all day long.

[@Damen0530]

Jeremy Oliver I would say American Lawman, great for carry and hard use.

[@kroniical3830]

I need to buy a lawman just so I can say American LAWman every time I open it like you do.

[@SliceyDicey]

And you have to slide across the hood of your car occasionally also...

[@koettfaers]

What holds the blade in place, when its in the folded position? Is it just the friction of the pivot or what? Seems wierd

[@SliceyDicey]

No. There's lockbar.

[@koettfaers]

@@SliceyDicey care to explain where its located because I cant see it. If you want, write a time stamp for the video where its visible

[@SliceyDicey]

koettfaers It’s that big ole stop pin near the front of the yoke. There’s another notch in the blade for it.

[@ryansgr8]

I'll stick with my XHP Code 4 and Swift. AD10 and AD15 are cool designs, but way too big to carry regularly for me.

[@carlito5552]

Got mine a little while ago, was yours a little stiff out of box? Mine isnt drop shutty yet

[@SliceyDicey]

Nope. But remember that it has two pivots if you adjust it. The yoke has its own fivot.

[@carlito5552]

That helped, I had already disassembled, cleaned and lubed and cranked down that yolk pivot. Thanks!

[@birdlaw1019]

did you end up keeping this?

[@BazonBlades]

I am concerned about the intrusion of the blade tang into the finger choil in the open position. Is it as extensive as it looks?

[@SliceyDicey]

Never even noticed it until you mentioned it. I haven't done anything heavy duty yet, though. But cutting cardboard and stuff it was fine.

[@BazonBlades]

@@SliceyDicey, Good to know.

[@SliceyDicey]

I do have skinny fingers, but I haven't heard anyone else mention it.

[@BazonBlades]

@@SliceyDicey, it looks like it may be an issue if you use a forward grip. On a knife with an over sized choil I tend to ride the front half of the choil with my thumb more forward than normal. Just to choke up a little.

[@SliceyDicey]

I really don't think so. It's not a hard edge or anything. I was just trying to push against it and the fat of my finger more than absorbs it. \

[@halcooper6059]

Did you adjust the pivot or lube it? Mine is tight and doesnt fall shut, been trying to break it in. If that doesnt work i will adjust it

[@SliceyDicey]

Nope. Just flipped it way too many times lol. I will soon take it apart, though.

[@007Entropy]

Mine was stiff as a coffin nail. My scorpian lock is also super tight. I had to disassemble mine a few times to tune it and the lock is still too tight imo but it's really not adjustable

[@halcooper6059]

@@007Entropy the spring on the scorpion lock is very strong. Hopefully it loosens up with use. The pivot on mine cant be loosened without creating a tiny bit of blade play

[@WillEDC]

Aaron Miller maybe try leaving it half open overnight and see if that helps

[@RookCAF]

I had to back off my pivot a tad. Not much, No play at all and drops shut

[@gbiscuits]

im sold.

[@Stucknthe80z]

For those looking to order this knife, knifeworks.com still has some in stock. $157

[@bobb.9917]

Today is BEASTY KNIFE Day!

[@CSLFiero]

I'd appreciate a linerless with thinner blade stock version

[@SliceyDicey]

This wouldn't work at all linerless.

[@CSLFiero]

@@SliceyDicey ?? why not? even if the yoke spring were held by the liner, it could still work. cold steel doesn't use liners on the talwar, or the espada g10.. no one ever doubts those knives beefiness.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Nice blade nice review

[@rodneypearson6986]

Bought a Demko the next day these where released

[@tarriverpirate8625]

Did he say "the $675 one"? Even for a custom that is crazy.

[@MitchGadberry13]

Oh buddy, people pay that for limited runs of some production knives. That's low-mid for a custom.

[@mickkeim4142]

Hey Brian...Where is White Mt located on the map?

[@SliceyDicey]

New Hampshire.

[@Anog_kc]

10:13 knife opening

[@Phil-S8]

I'm just waiting for WMK to restock...

[@TheOutlaws9295]

Badass 👍

[@jaypowell0185]

Man yours is so smooth.i can barely open mine with two hands. I can only close it with two hands as well. I think I got a lemon

[@SliceyDicey]

Pivot is probably just tight.

[@stevewelborn8744]

Do you think your gonna buy a ad10?

[@SliceyDicey]

Yeah, but not for a few weeks. I had to choose and I chose this one.

[@jeremyengland688]

Not a fan but hey something new is never bad

[@jram1590]

Dam im not gona lie, i kinda like this model

[@jasonrapa7298]

Love it. New sub 👍🏼👍🏼👊

[@SliceyDicey]

Welcome Aboard!!!

[@tommyd3jr]

Can’t believe it’s out already!! Spyderco should take notes! U should ask @stassa23 to make u some black scales, bet he could pull it off.. and I agree Cold steel knives do always come super sharp!

[@SliceyDicey]

Yeah. I don't usually mod knives, but I may have to break down and do it for this one.

[@nebulamask81]

When are you going to finish flushing out that song? I want the single.

[@SliceyDicey]

Already did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4e0e4hqfrunm6c

[@nebulamask81]

Omg how did I forget about this? lol o//

[@SliceyDicey]

@@nebulamask81 No idea! It sticks in your head!

[@misterbaker9728]

I want the ad10

[@asphyxiate14]

On your review vid you should do a collaboration with jimislash. I think it would be an amazing video

[@mickkeim4142]

That is a heavy knife...if I carried that my pants would fall down as I no longer have an ass...just something that happens as we grow older, and I do love my Bestech Engine, a great knife for those without a any junk in the trunk.

[@Orochi_001]

US-made for that price?

[@brandonmugele2224]

No, Taiwan

[@Orochi_001]

😬

[@erickeating5709]

The US one is over $300, not everyone can afford that.

[@franksalem8580]

It is $675.

[@Osprey1994]

Holy shit that price... Edit: KnifeCenter is much more realistic thank goodness.

[@TheFlyrodder68]

That's a beast!

[@Joe.dirt7909]

People can say what they want about Cold Steel.....but marketing is the name of the game with a company. Cheesy or not😎

[@LarsBreuning]

Biggest issue with this AD15, as well as with the AD10, is the size of the handle.. They are not well suited for adults!

[@SliceyDicey]

Huh?

[@LarsBreuning]

@@SliceyDicey - the handle is too short for large adult hands.

[@SliceyDicey]

@@LarsBreuning My God! How big are your hands? I have large size gloves and I have like 3/4 - 1 1/2" to spare depending on the grip!

[@LarsBreuning]

@@SliceyDicey - as you can see here, my fingers are pretty squished, and the choil is so small it't utterly useless. My wedding-band is a size 15 ring. i.postimg.cc/zDTRffmB/20190225-231656.jpg

[@kerpal321]

they should have called this knife the cold steel scorpion

[@johobo2038]

It is almost a perfect copy of the mg model but the mg models have sterile blades. Just for a point of reference.

[@BigShaneGillis]

Skip to 9:08 to see him actuate the scorpion lock

[@SliceyDicey]

NO!!! WATCH ALL OF MY BRILLIANCE!!!

[@Osprey1994]

Nick Shabazz reviewed the customer ages ago knife people know how it works.

[@disninja8285]

I never planned on buying anything from cold steel... but now you’re making my wallet cry

[@cashdingo6386]

reminds me heavily of the marksman

[@SliceyDicey]

I've had both. Other than being a unique lock, there's really no similarity.

[@OLMmedic]

Cool but i can tell it wont be sticking around. I know your super excited sounds. Ok that sounded weird. Lol. You know what i mean. 😂

[@2004wrxy]

Watched both vids .... and I’m more of a fan of F1..... but have to wait a couple more months ...👎... interesting fidget knife

[@SliceyDicey]

I haven't watched NASCAR in years because of that stupid Chase thing. HUGE F1 fan. Forza Ferrari! But I was sick today and the 500 was on. And it was a crashtastic, boring mess.

[@thrashingjustin]

Wish it was black

[@EagleJim62]

I don't need it but.....?

[@veiledallegory]

Crap that’s heavy!

[@rdokty]

I'm sorry - I'm trying so hard to be nice to all you guys. I know filming yourselves talking to people about something you know about can be bit addicting not to mention ego inflating but really Guys - You Are Never As Interesting As You FEEL Like You Are. The whole "changing your mind" on camera - Not cute - or interesting. Just please have enough respect for y our viewers to start doing some PLANNING before pressing the ON button

[@SliceyDicey]

It's a FIRST IMPRESSIONS video. People change their minds after first impressions. It wasn't ever meant to be a full review.

[@bulbchangingmonkey]

Wow first again

[@-David_Knight-]

💪👮👍

[@glennsnedeker4989]

Cold steel crap China made steel

[@glennsnedeker4989]

If it not USA made its a wast of my time.i by USA made knifes only you can keep it.

[@BornIn1500]

Do you feel that it's misleading to make a review (or "first impressions") on knives you never intend to actually use? Just looking at a knife isn't enough to have a respectable opinion on it.

[@SliceyDicey]

When did I ever say that I didn't intend to use it?????? And A first impression is exactly what it says. I always do follow up reviews after more use.

[@timpande6900]

@@SliceyDicey I think what this guy's trying to say is, people don't want to look at the knife they want to see you using it.

[@SliceyDicey]

Tim Pande Not sure what part of “First Impressions” is unclear...