Cold Steel AD-10 vs. Benchmade Adamas: Battle of the Bruiser Folding Knives at KnifeCenter.com

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Cold Steel AD-10 vs. Benchmade Adamas: Battle of the Bruiser Folding Knives at KnifeCenter.com

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Cold Steel AD-10 or Benchmade Adamas? It’s Tri-Ad Lock versus the Axis Lock as we pit these two heavy-duty bruisers against each other. You can get an Adamas here: bit.ly/3gAKR3S and an AD-10 here: bit.ly/31TddSZ

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@natek1993 5 жыл бұрын

Cold Steel AD-10 for me. I just love the look of the blade shape and overall knife look. Thank you David and Knife Center.

@fumastertoo 3 жыл бұрын

I have never owned a Benchmade knife, although plenty of my friends have them. They seem to be decent knives, but I think they are over priced when compared with other comparable knives. I have a huge collection of Cold Steel knives, and the AD10 will be arriving shortly. Thanks for another unbiased, and fact filled review sir ~ All the best ~

@timbo4374 5 жыл бұрын

My AD10 does not need any wrist to open, and in fact is so smooth I can middle finger flick it open. Great knife, and one of if not the most comfortable handles on any knife I've ever owned.

@tonysmith9061 5 жыл бұрын

The AD-10 for sure! Thanks for the very useful comparison.

@coalateapepper 4 жыл бұрын

I've lost count on how many times my Adamas has saved the day.

@joshuabriggs7114 5 жыл бұрын

Owned both. AD10 rules and is the keeper for sure!

@TheForrest12 5 жыл бұрын

Would definitely choose the Cold Steel AD 10. Better steel, better blade design, better handle design, plus it has a striking pommel!!!!

@traviscoombes3578 5 жыл бұрын

I have an Adamas, and use it everyday. It's a good knife, and stays sharp. However, I plan on getting the AD-10.

@meetykusch1 3 жыл бұрын

good idea;)

@SoldMyKidsForKnives 5 жыл бұрын

I love the Adamas, but I think if you are looking at hard use I would have to go with the AD-10.

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

@Sam Derick nope the us made something is no better!!!

@MaFiaMediaHD 4 жыл бұрын

Sam Derick not even close. I own both and the AD10 looks and feels like it should be much more expensive than it is. The build quality is the best you could hope for. Also is the much stronger knife for sure. Not to mention the S35VN steel is far and away better than Benchmades D2, although the D2 isn’t a bad steel. For my money I would go AD10 every time and it isn’t a hard choice.

@MaFiaMediaHD 4 жыл бұрын

Sam Derick you were gonna make the right choice lol.

@MaFiaMediaHD 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonjohn70 I definitely agree! D2 is a really great tool steel. I think it’d be very well suited for either of those professions

@aj5748 5 жыл бұрын

No contest. AD10 by a mile.

@joshuabriggs7114 3 жыл бұрын

Having owned both its AD-10 all the way! Especially the early hollow grind version.

@chrismeyer957 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had cold steel, Benchmade and every other “higher end” knives and the only ones that have ever broken under normal use are benchmades. I believe they have subpar heat treatment.

@markj7579 2 ай бұрын

Ever since the Benchmade representative told me that chipping a knife blade was normal carving through wood, I have purchased 10 cold steel folders and never looked back. I paid $255.00 for my Benchmade Claymore in D2. Ridiculous!! Not to mention I rarely see Benchmade go on sale, yet cold steels are always on sale depending which distributor you look up.

@andrewrocha5147 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing compares to the beautiful beast that is the AD-10!

@jeremywilkins4985 4 жыл бұрын

I have the ad10. It's Rock solid. After buying this blade, I sold all my zt knives. The cold steel is just that much better.

@meetykusch1 3 жыл бұрын

I gave my ZT to my brother in law; absolutely no regret

@firstlast2514 3 жыл бұрын

One knife made you sell all of your ZTs? How many zt knives did you sell? I have a bunch of knives, I couldn't see getting one that might be better, and, just saying, welp screw it, I'm selling the rest of my knives now

@jeremywilkins4985 3 жыл бұрын

@@firstlast2514 I didn't sell all my knives....just the zt knives. They were my go to for "hard use, hard lockup blades". The ad10 beats them all.

@twai8036 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremywilkins4985 that’s a statement. I’d keeo the 0450 for edc if you had it before

@papasauce234 5 жыл бұрын

I'd go with the AD-10 every time. Axis lock is cool and all but it's really bad for hard use due to its design and it's not very strong in reality compared to lock backs and such

@nickgfgfgf4790 5 жыл бұрын

Axis lock soft?

@nickgfgfgf4790 5 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMl1YKZpmbO4gZs.html Axis lock is second strongest locking system (behing tri ad lock). End of discussion.

@papasauce234 5 жыл бұрын

nick gfgfgf Yeah okay a tiny ass omega spring is stronger than a lockback or a frame lock

@papasauce234 5 жыл бұрын

nick gfgfgf almost any lock can baton besides axis locks you do realize that right, they are notorious for disengaging when batoning if you are doing actual batoning on harder pieces of wood

@nickgfgfgf4790 5 жыл бұрын

@@papasauce234 Do u realise axis lock strength doesn't depend on omega spring? Omega spring role is to push axis bar towards the blade tang - only! Axis lock str depends on axis bar (less) and liners str (more cause it's much easier to damage them than axis bar). One time i spine whacked my adamas with my full force (and im an athlete and very strong boy) - i left around 1 cm ditch in my desk table and my knife was laugthing asking me if it's all i got. I could destroy any liner lock or frame lock with that. But i won't do dat again to my knife, cause there's no reason. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gr2qkq19vc2tfGQ.html Also there are a lot of others yt videos proving my point. And u could ask any knifemaker which locking system is stronger. ;]

@alphaboss1209 4 жыл бұрын

The Adamas has that gas-station kind of look to me. That finish on the G-10 makes it look more like FRN. Also the serrated part of the edge is a big negative in my view. Why is it there? Seems unnecessary. The AD-10 just looks better, and looks like it would feel better in the hand. The blade on the AD-10 seems superior for hard use as well. Additionally, I am biased toward S35VN over D2 just about every time. Also, for what it's worth, Demko is a good guy too...

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

Demko is a genius!!!

@drumgodtim 5 жыл бұрын

AD10 for sure. COLD STEEL!!!!!

@backoffu 5 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@Seaymor 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely AD-10 is better, 150 price range made in Taiwan, if it made in US price range become 450 for same quality

@fasterpastor4383 3 жыл бұрын

Wrong because Benchmade has a lifetime warranty. Cold Steel can even compare in that category. Period end of Story!!

@FactFinderGeneral 3 жыл бұрын

You can get an actual Demko for $400-500, nobody would pay that for a production AD10 even in the US.

@The4cp 4 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for tough go Cold Steel. People can say what they want about their tests buy no other companies are willing to try them.

@anthonyb2990 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's because tri-ad lock is objectively the strongest lock in a folding knife. Is it perfect? no it can get gritty but I've never had an issue and the strength is truly unparalleled. I pretty much only carry CRK, Cold Steel and hopefully I can get some Demkos in.

@joaquinbarreto9398 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had both steel iterations of the Recon 1. I’m a truck driver and use my knife quite frequently. I’ve beat the living piss out of the recon 1 for years and years and nothing touches the Triad Lock. This AD-10 must be the Superman of folders.

@reggieringgoldjr68 3 жыл бұрын

Adamas all day long, I've got a AK-47 from Cold Steel so I'm good to go on that and I've got 2 Adamass' Black and Tan. Great knives.

@HelplessTeno 2 ай бұрын

The main issue with any Benchmade and "tankiness" is the Omega springs. There is always the chance of those snapping from shock or from stress over time. I have a Mini in Magnacut and I love it, but it's very hard to "trust it for life" considering the main locking mechanism is reliant on what are essentially, paperclips.

@haveaknifeday 4 жыл бұрын

I own 3 Of fthe Adamas. One with factory serrations, one with Veff serrations and one that was converted to a tanto.

@14813783 5 жыл бұрын

I have the Adamas automatic and everything down to the spring just screams tank. Plus it comes with a lifetime warranty on the knife itself as well as the edge. Just send it back to be sharpened at any time. They also sent me a new pocket clip free of charge after one of the screws came loose after 3 years of hard use. Absolutely choosing American benchmade every chance I get

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

@Sam Derick if you understood how the locks worked you would choose the AD-10!!! The triad lock is quite a bit stronger than the axis lock!! Although I do love me some benchmades, you ain't gonna suspend hundreds of pounds like you would be able to with the triad lock. Also the triad lock is self adjusting so it doesn't get sloppy after abuse!!!

@MaFiaMediaHD 4 жыл бұрын

Sam Derick you are mistaken, it’s a production version of the Demko AD10 which is about $1350. You should watch his video talking about it. It’s anything but cheaply made. It literally has better materials than the benchmade, all the way around. Don’t get me wrong I love my benchmades, and normally prefer US made products, but there is no comparison in the quality you get for them money when it comes to the AD10 vs the Adamas. AD10 without a doubt. And for what it’s worth, Benchmade has actually had quite a bit of quality control issues in the past. I’ve had some issues myself but it mostly seems they have made improvements and have much better quality control now.

@mistersmith3986 4 жыл бұрын

Hands down AD10 Better blade steal Better profile Better geometry Better locking system FTW⚔️

@JohnnyJuke 3 жыл бұрын

Steel liners vs Aluminium liners. Adamas for the win!

@hectorrivera6624 3 жыл бұрын

I will get both, but first I will get the Adamas. Love Benchmade and their customer service

@janwalenta3151 4 жыл бұрын

I have never used the Adamas but I have the AD 10 and that is a Beast of a folder..

@ROE1300 2 жыл бұрын

👍 well done comparison. My preference: 100% Cold Steel AD10!

@MIKEARCHANGEL7 4 жыл бұрын

I just don't trust the axis locks. I had mine fail numerous times with hard use. I swear, Benchmade groupies are like a cult that worships the axis lock.

@michealbates6369 4 жыл бұрын

@Sam Derick First, are you drunk? Second, the AD10 has a much stronger lock, is much more comfortable, and has a fairly significantly better steel. Adamas isn't really much of a comparison here.

@michealbates6369 4 жыл бұрын

@Sam Derick Not to mention that the AD10 is slightly cheaper than the Adamas and uses better steel.

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

That triad lock blows the axis lock out of the water

@BoFamous Жыл бұрын

I love these comments about the axis lock failing. And the story always is MULTIPLE times. Like you continued to use such a faulty tool. Another good one is the omega spring failing.

@daveandmerlin 3 жыл бұрын

This Chap is brilliant on these videos . AD10 any day of the week !

@wj6782 4 жыл бұрын

Adamas is more expensive, and although I like D2....S35VN is the better steel, and Tri-Ad Lock is better. I'll go with the AD-10, like Benchmade, and have a few on my wish list.... but still the AD-10

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

@Sam Derick what are you trying to articulate friend?!!! Is English your 3rd language?!!!

@2NINJACHIEF 9 ай бұрын

I use ad10 for 2yrs love it and the buck 110 for 45yrs love both knifes

@TheFlyingBricks7 4 жыл бұрын

AD 10 for me

@huaweimate1419 2 жыл бұрын

Adamas turned out to be an excellent replacement for my Extrema Ratio Rao, which is too heavy to carry in the pocket and has no clip. Adamas is just as much sturdy and heavy-duty but still lighter and with a clip. Excellent do it all, knife!

@charleseccles5676 2 жыл бұрын

I have the fixed adamas and full size folder adamas both plain edge in D2 steel. The folder has been my EDC for a while now, just ordered the AD10 and am looking forward to adding it to my collection.

@Mordecaigut 2 жыл бұрын

Any update on how it compares to the Adamas?

@CorruptionManX Ай бұрын

@@Mordecaigutbetter.

@Skinnymoose 4 жыл бұрын

The triad lock is " one of the stronger locks on the market"? What's stronger?

@michealbates6369 4 жыл бұрын

@Skinny Moose Maybe the bolt lock (CRKT'S new lock I do believe) but idk that for sure. Haven't seen any tests. The bolt lock is super solid in theory though.

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

Crkt claims the deadbolt is, but I don't see them stepping up to the plate and putting it out there!!!

@michealbates6369 4 жыл бұрын

@Jesse Schmidt I would personally love to see the tests. I'm sure it's pretty solid even if it's not quite as strong as the triad.

@mistersmith3986 5 жыл бұрын

Hands down, AD10 all the way FTW⚔️

@TripleEEDC 5 жыл бұрын

The hole cutouts in the Adamas aren’t just to remove weight. They are for indexing.

@OsamaBinDarrel 5 жыл бұрын

AD-10 all day 👍

@SharpChronofighter 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid David, as usual with you! Cheers from an old time KC's Italian customer 👍🙂🖐🍻! PS: I do have the Adamas

@easyki84 5 жыл бұрын

Ad10 for me. Like a solid foldable smaller morakniv.

@russellauron5847 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison, keep up!😊 Can you make a comparison video of coldsteel ad-10 vs gerber 06 auto?

@GenitalSkinTag 4 жыл бұрын

AD-10, hands down. Without question.

@buehleroutdoors78 Жыл бұрын

DCA I recently purchased an AD10 it is too big to carry in my pocket can you recommend a folding leather knife sheath for it

@myselfpoker88 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking for a great all round pocket flip knife. Will be used around the house, garden and hunting. Any suggestions?

@LuisAlvarez-ox2ye 5 жыл бұрын

Good video my friend..Wich is your favorite..?? the 2 are very interesting and beautys.

@thefullyawakened3021 2 жыл бұрын

AD 10 between these two, good solid table top review.

@standodge5536 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned knives from both companies. My choice is the AD10 it is worth the money. The handle grip, blade thickness, the edge retention are hands down the best I’ve ever had in a folder. I’m tired of paying BM prices for so-so knives, and I’m def not a fan of serrated edges. Cold Steel all the way!

@DarkAgencyLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

After getting my AD10... i realize that zt and benchmade just overprize and come on D2 steel for that price????. I sell out all my zt n bencmade. If u r real hard use person go for CS. If u just wanna show off u hv plenty of penny and dont really care about quality go for zt or bm

@MikeMcCormick1325 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't the AD-10 have a hollow grind before?

@joshuabriggs7114 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Deep hollow grind in the original version. Mine is .023 behind the edge.

@rpjii9771 Жыл бұрын

A lil late to the party and an excellent comparative review though I'd rather have seen the Adomas vs the SR 1, from a blade length to applications angle. Continued Success🍻 RP

@ScottieG59 5 жыл бұрын

I chose both, though I carry an AD10 more frequently and I have 3 of them, and just 1 Adamas folder (and 1 fixed blade Adamas).

@viciousKev 4 жыл бұрын

Can you keep the folding adamas open in the fixed blade adamas sheath

@wcreview8227 2 жыл бұрын

COLD STEEL AD-10 HANDS DOWN!! just bought mine

@thepossum8569 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your reviews because they are unbiased and objective

@MrTJohnston 4 жыл бұрын

AD-10 without question

@griff7749 Жыл бұрын

I always try to get USA made. But if toughness is your main concern, Cold Steel has everyone beat 6 ways from Sunday.

@wcreview8227 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like DCA is an Adamas is a Benchmade fan... theyre both awesome! But AD10 is for me.. AND.... if youve ever seen t he ACTUAL DEMKO model youll flip! its another level of workmanship and material

@CDCraig99 3 жыл бұрын

Both are great knives till you consider price The adamas at over 200$ costs more then the AD10 with let's be honest budget steel is a bad joke... The AD10 is the better knife.

@joarflesja1516 5 жыл бұрын

I think i would take the cs for a folder like that. And it got a bether steel too

@jeremywilkins4985 4 жыл бұрын

Ad10.

@claytonthecountryboy3272 5 жыл бұрын

Love me an Adamas

@cristianosamble 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone knows where/how can I buy an automatic knife? I've tried on knife center and blade HQ but there are restrictions as many surely know, but me being new to knives dont know how to get one. I'm in California.

@mi2092 3 жыл бұрын

Buy from out of state when you travel. That’s all I can think of.

@shadowninja911x 4 жыл бұрын

AD-10 VS. Recon 1?

@yogipony9016 3 жыл бұрын

they feel pretty different. recon 1 is lighter and longer and less pretty, more grippy, less comfortable. I would carry the recon one hiking or stash it in a bag. Ad-10 carry on normal days

@ejlucas93 5 жыл бұрын

As much as I love broken omega springs I think I'll stick with my ad10!

@KB-kw8ni 5 жыл бұрын

Still spreading that misinformation that happens on less than 5% of all benchmades?

@happyknife8785 5 жыл бұрын

@@KB-kw8ni He sure is, typical Benchmade hater, I'd say less than 1% in reality. I've never actually met or spoken to anyone who's had the issue.

@KB-kw8ni 5 жыл бұрын

@@happyknife8785 he just regurgitates the same stuff you hear on the forums and makes it sound like it happens all the time when in reality yes it's probably 1% or less as I have owned like 20 different Benchmade axis locks and have never had one broken

@ejlucas93 5 жыл бұрын

@@KB-kw8ni I have one that broke twice in the first year soooooo.

@ejlucas93 5 жыл бұрын

In fact it is broken at this moment because I got tired of paying too send it back to get fixed.

@jasonstratton4343 2 ай бұрын

AD 10 all day!

@EvilNick81 2 жыл бұрын

The Adamas is no match , it look like a toy with that little lock 😂😅

@MacheteStrikeR 3 жыл бұрын

What are grinds on AD-10 now?) flat or hollow?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

We haven't heard anything about them changing from flat grinds.

@MacheteStrikeR 3 жыл бұрын

@@knifecenter were they always flat?))ad10, thanks

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Every one I have seen has always been flat ground. -DCA

@jonathangarzon2798 4 жыл бұрын

Wish the d10 had a tanto

@SmithWesson90 3 жыл бұрын

AD10 is 👑

@wolfram4394 3 жыл бұрын

Who is hyped for the new Adamas

@podunkmissouri4999 Жыл бұрын

I was fully prepared to spend 3 or 4 hundred dollars on a benchmade till I handled some. I'd rather have a damn buck 110.

@this-is-not-a-channel- 4 жыл бұрын

Hard choice? Then you have a winner

@williamthomas5780 4 жыл бұрын

A burped. 😉 Love that you guys share your outtakes. Out takes? Outakes? Aut takes. It's German.

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

Go home Rick!!!

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

You're drunk again!!!

@lilrockfromga5092 5 жыл бұрын

I like the Benchmade with the quick opening. good vide as usual.

@sturmgewehr70 4 жыл бұрын

AD10 for sure, for Demko's Tri-Ad lock, as well as not being willing to fund or support Benchmade's politics.

@orderusp6394 3 жыл бұрын

I won't carry a knife with a butterfly on it just can't get past that little bugger. Maybe if they put a Rainbow Unicorn on instead of a butterfly it would be fine lol

@alphonso5688 3 жыл бұрын

Cold steel the best knife special for me

@roel.vinckens 3 жыл бұрын

AD10 is on it's way.

@anthonywolfe3857 5 жыл бұрын

The benchmade looks like something you would find in a gas station.

@KB-kw8ni 5 жыл бұрын

Uhh no

@shadowdemon5730 3 жыл бұрын

Automatic Adamas for sure.

@vanemaster4345 3 жыл бұрын

Im kinda starting to like this David Sea Anderson guy

@jerryknight257 Жыл бұрын

Got both so I dont have to decided

@oswaldoaraujo1502 5 жыл бұрын

Cold Steel AD 10 👍🏽

@Bittls 4 жыл бұрын

AD 10 is a much better knife especially for the price

@mthello7941 3 жыл бұрын

That guys hand us big

@lefthandedknifeguy6437 4 жыл бұрын

Ad10 all the way

@happyknife8785 5 жыл бұрын

Love both, Cold Steel I think would edge the Adamas in a death match but Id still choose the Adamas, slightly better blade shape and the quick ease of opening and closing of the axis lock.