The 4-Max Scout - With Andrew Demko

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Already being called the "Working Man's 4-Max", the 4-Max Scout is every bit as strong as its predecessor but now made with more affordable materials. Check out Andrew Demko's vision behind the discovery and creation of this beast of a knife.

[@ZefKomodo]

The Cold Steel 4 Max Scout folding knife is a superior folding knife and flagship product for me. Andrew Demko's TriAd-Lock locking system is the best folding knife locking system in the world for me and I fully acknowledge its superiority. Every time I use my various Cold Steel TriAd-Lock folding knives, I feel as confident as using a fixed blade. Bottom line... the TriAd-Lock system is the ultimate locking system and I absolutely love my collection of Cold Steel folding knives such as the 4 Max Scout, AD-10, SR1 Lite, Spartan, Voyager, Code 4, Tuff Lite and Micro Recon 1. Cold Steel is the best anytime... anywhere! 💙

[@tomquirin4231]

andrew, u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active, i now e.d.c. daily this knife on my person very proudly , 1000% cool, a total beast , i have the ad-15 also , best knives ive ever handled + owned , i would love to talk more , myself + family feel very very safe with this knife , THANK YOU brotha, > tom !

[@andrew-ripley1747]

Andrew Demko and Cold Steel: “You shouldn’t trust the prototype knife, it hasn’t been fully tested yet.” Every other company: “You should trust it completely even though we’ll never test it.”

[@csknives]

Love it, thanks Andrew.

[@mistersmith3986]

Awesome 👍

[@andrew-ripley1747]

@Walker Derick That might just be the reaction between the oils on your skin and the stainless steel... that's normally what causes "metallic" smells... metal itself has no odor. It's nothing to worry about... there's far more nickel and chromium (both toxic on their own) in food-grade stainless steels. The heavy metal cations do not leave the alloy, so they remain in a non-toxic form.

[@jez7433]

@Walker Derick wipe the blade in some clay. that should take care of the smell :)

[@Baruch-Hashem]

@David P. The Medfords are beautiful, love them. But with so much money in a knife, most will never do more than open mail as the risk not scratching it. That is why I have never bought one.

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

I got my 4Max Scout for under $80 at Amazon. It is a really nice and sturdy knife! This will be my last Cold Steel knife that I buy...for now.

[@Zero_8347]

you know you're gunna come back for the natchez bowie, and after that you're coming back for the great sword

[@bobbie4862]

"For now..." Famous last words. Lol.

[@sigurdhelgesen9990]

I feel the mindset

[@c.h.u.d]

For that price I might be a counterfeit Amazon has counterfeits too

[@MLFreese]

I told my mother about this knife since she likes to get me knives as gifts. This is definitely a knife that would last a lifetime.

[@theARcritter]

Andrew seems like a really good guy. Wishing all the best for Cold Steel in this time of transitioning ownership. I will continue to support my favorite knife company!

[@petercardona1559]

YES! Thanks Cold Steel for remembering your customers who hard use their knives and know how to sharpen. Love the steel and materials which are perfect for my use!

[@kraakvmaar1505]

For me Demko is the best knifedesigner alife. After watching a big amount of hard use tests on youtube about different knifes I truely believe the tri ad lock is the strongest lock on the market.

[@csknives]

We're glad you agree.

[@michaelspanjers3446]

Demko and Cold Steel are IMO the best production folders you can buy. I look forward to getting one of these and using it in the woods and in my shop.

[@DetoxA1313]

Andrew Demko is my knife hero. His triad lock is the main reason I keep coming back to Cold Steel, especially after ownership changed hands recently. I bought two AD10s and a 4Max Scout last month. Love them. 👍

[@adods9824]

AD10 and 15 and 4 Max and Code 4 too, all this week !

[@Anjy-o9j]

Ребята из COLD STEEL, Спасибо за вашу работу. Хорошие, надежные ножи

[@johnmutton799]

Make your own pin! Good extra safety. Good strong knife, brilliant lock. I buy nothing but Coldsteel folders, simply for the lock. And they fit my hand!

[@bab2thebone1]

Agreed same here. That’s why I prefer the black talon 2 over the spyderco matriarch 2 for example. I like durability and quality. I don’t like anything that feels too lightweight and cheap. That’s just me 😊

[@bhgtree]

Lynn and Andrew are responsible for starting my love of great folders, thanks guys.

[@HeartsXoXd]

I finally see the wisdom in the 4Max Scout, I ordered one today. I just don't want to be in a situation where I wish I had a stronger knife, or having to hold back some because my knife may break. I typically love big folders and small fixed blades. If I am at work I carry 2 folders, if I am not working I carry 2 folders and a fixed blade. But if I am on an outing in the forest or desert I carry a big folder, a smaller folder and a small fixed blade. I can see the 4Max Scout will have lots of potential.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I HAVE A MAN CRUSH ON MR. DEMKO!!!!!! I SOLD MY 4-MAX FOR A AD10 IT WAS LIGHTER AND EZ'R TO CARRY. THE AD-10, IS SUCH A WINNER!

[@billallison3923]

I had the Italian 4Max and loved it. Was contemplating picking up another when I came across this. Yes, I’ll be getting one. Even if paying full MSRP, it’s a great deal and AUS10 is a great choice for such a monster. Well done.

[@csknives]

Thanks for the Comment Bill, we're pretty excited about this one.

[@captainamer71]

Had? I still have mine and I will an ever sell it.

[@deeboy5588]

@@csknives would love to have the 4 MAX style scales on one of my AD-10s.

[@natek1993]

Two of the greatest dudes out there talking knives. Love Cold Steel. Keep up the amazing work guys.

[@sergearcher]

Great news !!! This is just a gift for those who love Cold Steel.

[@_Nathan-]

I love my 4Max and will definitely add one of these to the collection

[@gravytrainoutdoors]

Love the idea! I beat on my US made 4-Max like it owes me rent money. It’s by far my favorite folder. Was just hacking through 3’ magnolia tree branches this morning with it

[@murph9464]

“Why not carry 2 knives?” Love it I carry 3 blades minimum! At least one of those blades is always a Coldsteel.

[@rockd8946]

Agree on the blade length. It’s a beast. Well made…

[@Zero_8347]

I'm a fan of the Aus10a that Cold Steel heat treats. I have the XL Voyager and the 4max Scout, both are excellent for hard use. I can split and chop wood with these knives and barely need to strop afterwards

[@The4cp]

You guys just keep rolling out greatness.

[@dn2610]

Great video review. Love the 4 Max Scout, bought two of them. Knifeworks has the best price at $82. Cheers!

[@gravytrainoutdoors]

Even though I have a US made 4-Max I will be getting a 4-max Scout. It’s going in the glove box of my truck and my other is in my pocket as always! Looking forward to getting one

[@torsten4757]

I wanna thank A. Demko for his work, genius!!! Love Cold Steel knives. They are build like "more than you need", but it´s better to HAVE, than to need... In my collection are most folders from CS, more are coming. The Tri-AD lock is unbelieveable good, and maybe as close as you can get a folding knife to a fixed blade... If a friend would ask me wich knife he should buy, I would without a doubt answer: chose a Cold Steel! In my opinion the best bang for the buck! Best regards to A. Demko and all guys from CS! Torsten, from Germany

[@SmithWesson90]

I EDC my 4Max Scout, Love it!!! Amazing Demko design. Im proud to say i finally ordered the AD10 cant wait!

[@adods9824]

Me too! And the AD 15 and Code 4 too! I have them now, only have to buy them once, mine for life!

[@XFSlash444]

Y'all this is the most Cold Steel knife you offer right next to the Espada. Love mine.

[@Hungrybird474]

Sweet . I have a handful of this fellas designs and they kick ass. I’m here becasue I got a good deal on this and like the ad 10 and 15 . Original Goat had these aluminum scales for this so I put them on after waiting for arrival and they’re sweet . Totally changed the ad10 .

[@carlsberg-gs6rl]

Price was a major factor for me not getting a 4 Max. I am definitely getting this one as soon as it lands on shops.

[@josemariaalipio449]

Personally, I’m a huge fan of your Griv-Ex scales, and it would be great if more folders had that option. The Rajah 3 just might feel a little better in the hand than the Recon 1 or AK-47. :D

[@QuakeSphere]

That was awesome!!! Cheers to mr. Demko for convincing me to get one lol have him on more plz

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

All the best cold steel 👍👍👍 tougher folding knives in the world

[@williamspetter2823]

The A in aus10a stands for annealed this is soft steel many manufacturers offer a better steel at the same or lower price

[@OsamaBinDarrel]

Back in October I got my first ever Cold Steel knife an AD15 and fell in love 😍 then for Christmas I was gifted an AD10 and couldn't be happier about them . The only problem I have is a Cold Steel addiction 🤣 and I beat myself up for not buying Cold Steel knives sooner lol . Payday I'm ordering a Recon 1 tanto 🔪💥🗡️

[@adods9824]

Had that addiction for 30 years now!

[@EarlyMist]

My trio is complete: Ultimate Hunter, AD10 and the recently acquired 4max scout. AD10 is my most comfortable in use but the 4max Scout is a no brainer at the price for those that can't afford or justify a 4max.

[@csknives]

That might be the perfect trio.

[@sidexside1439]

Now I knwo the mysterious hole is for safety pin! I like that finger-saving idea. A lot of youtubers are batoning(abusing) 4max and other CS folders.

[@SuperPaulmax]

Got mine yesterday I think I am in love!!!!

[@budthecyborg4575]

Next up: "5 Max. For When The Fan Is Clogged" Really though, I have too many 5 and 6 inch knives for a 5 Max to be the "For When The Fan Is Clogged" Knife. Especially when we have the Hold Out I which may still be my all time favorite knife. If anything is going to be the most suitable knife ever for the situation to end all situations of totally overwhelming the fan, something that will stand the test of time and leave an eternal mark on the knife industry, it has to be the "7 Max", or "AD10XXXL".

[@budthecyborg4575]

Just skip the AD10XXL, nobody with an XXL wouldn't be able to do the same job with an XXXL.

[@vybtom1]

I think the blade length of 4 Max is just about perfect for any cutting tasks😂😂

[@imugi-16]

@@vybtom1 I know that, you know that, and most people know that, but I still wanna see it as a bigger knife because it would be cool XD

[@laserbrain7774]

A blade finger choil allows the handle to facilitate your hold on the actual blade the way a lanyard facilitates your hold on the handle. Its not necessary or helpful on a fixed blade that is big enough but its super nice on any folding knife. (maybe less necessary on a triad lock knife)

[@j.s.4700]

4 Max 💪💪💪..love it.. Brought 6..

[@pablobonilla973]

Thank u guys. Good description of the 4max

[@djscanmind]

Ура! Андрюха вернулся,да и ещё с подарками))

[@Kris_Stiletto]

The Scout absolutely "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@sturmgewehr70]

Spoke with Corey yesterday and ordered mine. I received my shipping notification, today. Looking forward to it getting here!

[@AcidTripwire]

A mini 4-Max, basically the AD10 with a 4-Max shaped handle, would be totally amazing.

[@timbrwolf2238]

I love what you've done here and I will have to pick one up when they're available. I liked the 4max, but as you stated, I felt that price point was too high. Especially when you have to chase it being made in the right country/time if you know what I mean. I love the scale down that you've done here and my first impression is that the price seems fair.

[@csknives]

They're available now!

[@crez1988]

what do you mean right country/time?

[@BernhardRottweiler]

James Utakamonapukawahasa I think there were discussions which version of the 4-MAX is the preferable: "Made in USA", or "Made in Italy". If I remember correctly, there was a preference for "Made in Italy". I don't have an opinion in regards to this topic. I'm German and very happy with the quality of "Made in Taiwan" and I love AUS-10 😘.

[@degenerateWA]

Fantastic. Cant wait to see the rest of the 2020 catalogue.

[@csknives]

It's up. www.coldsteel.com/new-cold-steel-products.html

[@degenerateWA]

Hoping to see the Rajah 1 make a comeback.

[@mdubb4855]

Glad to hear Demko diss choils for wasting available edge.

[@leloup-garou443]

Got mine and it's my EDC and my favorite Cold Steel☝️💯‼️

[@jonathangarzon2798]

Please make a tanto blade with G10 or micarta. For both the 4Maxx and AD10 Idc if there's a price increase I'll buy it. For work, other than fine work (game processing, leatherwork,etc.), tanto blades are a MASSIVE plus. For us Ironworkers and whatnot

[@PhotoStoryChannel]

Great knife ...and great structure and kind of steel producing more on strength....thanks for sharing

[@rintintinman9223]

Alright,,, been waiting,,, I'll have me one ASAP.

[@thecool1ne85]

Just got one and love it! Thank you

[@jordy703]

Just bought the AD10 and now i want this one too….. thx guys 😂👍🏼

[@jmacfadyen9392]

Looks great. Would love to have a Tanto blade version. Would like more of a pointy blade.

[@stephenkylecaballero6941]

A Fan of yours Cold Steel here in the Philippines... God Bless and Keep the Good Work... I wish i can put all complimenting thing in this comment 😅😅😅 👍👍👍

[@Epic_Tim]

I think this would be awesome with a tanto point

[@RamBowMike]

When is Cold Steel going to break down and manufacture the Rajah II (Kukri) as thin as the XL Espada with G10-handles? As far as I can see it is cold steels only gap...!

[@jr76480]

4MAX proper. With G-10 and S35V heat treated in Taiwan… the solid knife connoisseur’s favorite beast. 5MAX is also on that high quality list.

[@12345678927164]

Good work.

[@budthecyborg4575]

Wait... The 4 Max is an AD10XL!!! "Mind Explodes" So tell me Andrew, where is the AD15XL?

[@csknives]

That would be 😎

[@OsamaBinDarrel]

@@csknives that would be super kool 👍👍👍

[@CinelliBinelli]

Bud The Cyborg hell nah man I can just see myself losing a finger haha

[@Ve-suvius]

3:06 I agree on the choil and that you already have the handle, don't take away steel from the blade. Great video.

[@laserbrain7774]

A blade finger choil allows the handle to facilitate your hold on the actual blade the way a lanyard facilitates your hold on the handle. Its not necessary or helpful on a fixed blade that is big enough but its super nice on any folding knife. (maybe less necessary on a triad lock knife)

[@Ve-suvius]

@@laserbrain7774 Seems that my comment was deleted . There was a link in it. Well I'll paste a few words of it then: Arctic survival guru, the legendary Mors Kochanski, in a winter camping symposium in Duluth, MN, called a choil on a knife “a waste of space…that’s a thing I despise greatly…” (See the whole presentation.) In his book “The Tactical Knife,” author and cutlery expert James Morgan Ayres comments: “I see the choil as a waste of a valuable edge. The edge in front of the guard is where you can bring the most pressure to bear to cut resistant materials, and it is useful for press cuts, shear cuts, and notching. The edge an inch or so in front of the guard requires about four times as much force for a given cut. “Some choils, due to their design, can get snagged and hung up while cutting soft materials, which could be a bad thing.” (The Tactical Knife, James Morgan Ayres, page 72)

[@Ve-suvius]

@@laserbrain7774 I like for example the ESEE-6 3D , but the choil I could live without. Same for the Becker BK5 which is discontinued. It has a huge choil. Why putting the finger on the relative thin steel blade when you have a comfortable handle to exert power with. Pull the edge back close near the handle, that's my preference. When there's a choil , you're forced to use it. When trying to cut things, the material to be cut always gets into the choil. Very annoying. So the use of that very choil is a must. Not cool in my opinion.

[@laserbrain7774]

@@Ve-suvius Yeah, I stated in my first post that on fixed blades especially, a choil is not necessary or even helpful. Its on a folding knife where its nice, especially a small one.

[@Ve-suvius]

@@laserbrain7774 Like on the CS Tuff Lite? I like that one a lot.. Though nowadays being a 54 mellowed down person( not really), I carry a 9mm box cutter. It does all I need on the job.

[@vybtom1]

4:14 The way Andrew Demko closed the knife was smooth as a baby's ass.

[@RamBowMike]

Andrew Demko, Would it be possible for you to design a knife in replication of our favorite television knife hero called Tarzan? "Cold Steel Tarzan Bowie Knife" I couldn't begin to explain the best childhood memories dressed up like Tarzan with real leather sheath, waist band rope and rubber knife climbing every tree in the Detroit area! Keeping fingers crossed as I’m 60-years old. - Mike Saari

[@csknives]

Thanks so much Michael, we'll pass this along.

[@randyreal5871]

Wish there were cool aftermarket scales for it

[@hugostiglitz9864]

I just ordered one... nothing like a nice beefy cold steel blade. Maybe I'll get to have a Crocodile Dundee moment...

[@jonnyboat2]

Andrew D. make a 5 Max Scout. Make the 4 Max with s 5 inch blade and it’ll be the next big seller. Offer it with a drop point and clip point blade. I’ll buy both.

[@adods9824]

YES !!!!

[@adods9824]

And a tanto too !

[@dalecarpenter8828]

Carry the 4max and the AD10 and fall in the water you're going to the bottom !

[@franciscoscaramanga589]

Most Cold Steel knives are absolutely amazing. Unfortunately I live in a very hot climate and it's hard for me to carry heavy knives in my shorts and jogging pants. Can you please make a folder with a 4" blade, that weighs no more than 4 oz?

[@TwoTreesVisuals]

try the broken skull, www.coldsteel.com/broken-skull-4-blue-s35vn.html

[@speakeasydoorman4966]

Cold steel doesn't make gay knifes

[@EverDayBest]

@@speakeasydoorman4966 well said

[@dalecarpenter8828]

And T6 screws ?

[@mistersmith3986]

⚔️COLD STEEL⚔️ Skinny jeans and Man bun wearers need not apply 😩

[@David_Downs]

they aren't mall ninja enough?

[@k.nightravenm298]

I would LOVE to see a "TORTURE" test between the Cold Steel 4 Max vs CRKT XOC Folding Knife. Which would be the "KING" of Tolerance and Strength. I think the Deadbolt Lock on the CRKT XOC might give the Tri-Ad Lock some Competition. Let's see if Cold Steel is willing to put the Cold Steel 4 Max vs CRKT XOC Folding Knife. That would be an acceptable CHALLENGE. Come on Cold Steel, Put your BEST against CRKT's Best.

[@justinpatrickhoffman]

Well done, Cold Steel, well done!

[@justinpatrickhoffman]

Love the innovation, and the direction Cold Steel is heading!

[@speakeasydoorman4966]

Why not include the Demko pocket catch? Love mine...however no needed catch

[@EphemeralRage]

Love it!!!

[@masterof1]

My EDC is an ak-47. I don't have much experience with aus10a. However I can say that with my s35vn blade I cut the inside of a steel washer in order to make it fit the size screw I was using. The tip was fine and only needed minimal sharpening. Can it match that?

[@soulzzplaysgames]

Can't wait.

[@randomescu]

I improved it with grip self adhesive tape on the pin jing surface.

[@maulstik]

I love how this guy acts like Andrew isn't also a Cold Steel employee.

[@arizonapancake349]

So my main problem now is which do I buy first? The 4 max scout or the SR1 tanto lite.

[@The4cp]

Ummm you're screwed lol

[@josemariaalipio449]

If I’m not mistaken, the latter is in 8cr13mov. Just my two cents, I’d go with the Scout. In my limited knife experience, Aus10a steel should hold an edge longer than 8cr. Cheers, stranger. :)

[@arizonapancake349]

@@josemariaalipio449 Thank you, I shall do just that.

[@josemariaalipio449]

No worries man. Have fun with your collection. :)

[@deenoberry3360]

I like the look of this but would it fit my small hands? There is no place near me to test any cold steel knives.

[@renaissanceman4267]

I gotta have one!!

[@TheCanadianlongboard]

Best knife by the best brand.

[@rafterrs]

Oh yes! Very, very nice🗡❤👌

[@jakenash8362]

I really really want a 5 or 6 max. Please consider.

[@budthecyborg4575]

I'm Getting Two!

[@ashleyhaneul21]

Make a 7MAX!

[@adods9824]

5 MAX !

[@BC-hc5dq]

Cold Steel is #1 when it comes to quality.

[@bagman234]

Regarding the two knives question, I started carrying a second knife on my left side after watching a dog attack video. My reasoning is that if a large dog(or person) grabbed my right arm I would have a difficult time getting to the knife in my right pocket with my left hand.

[@adamevans4824]

How bout a 6 max

[@aurelianobuendia5360]

Guys pls bring back Talwar

[@survivetheattack]

Just got an AD-10 in...the grip is too small for my XL sized hands...4 Max it is! 👊🏼🇺🇲👊🏼

[@mdubb4855]

Ordered

[@speedygonzales9993]

Yeah, the Extrema Ratio RAO II has that 'hole', too.

[@NewtonWashinton]

I am waiting for a 5 MAX Ranger with AUS 10A. Maybe a hair thicker steel 0.200

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

make a 6 max, we dont need it but since when was cold steel afraid of making something a lil extra fun

[@Guide504]

Dude your AD10 looks like a flat grind not a concave..which model is that?

[@jeffcon123]

I dig that.. I sold my ad10 I’ll buy another one prolly

[@mugdays]

Question: Do you measure all your knives from the start of the cutting edge to the tip? Because I have a Recon 1 (which I love btw) and it's listed as having a 4 inch blade, but I only measure 3 and 3/4ths inches