I have both knives. I tend to carry the lite version for work because I am very hard on it and it takes a beating. I carry the s35vn when I have something casual. I like the plastic scales because I feel like they grip very well. The Aus 10 is very durable and easy to sharpen. I got the lite for 55 dollars on eBay new and the regular for 90 on amazon. Both are great. Just depends on what you want to pay
I'm with you on all these new knives coming out from name brands with plastic. I don't like or understand it. That Lite might be in the running for some custom scales! I'd love to have either to be honest though.
I just ordered the Lite version, AUS 10 is a very good steel so I don't mind the extra vanadium in S35 VN. The plastic reinforced scales are great I like the feeling of them, hopefully it's the same material as the Spartan, very hard and sturdy, feels as strong as G10 honestly. I've got many other knives in G10, I will not miss it 😂
I got my first (premium) AD-10 about 4 months ago at a Midway USA sale and it was the new tanto version. Man, definitely NOT disappointed with the knife! It turned into the perfect EDC for me! And I'm talkin' preferred over my recon 1's, LG & XL Voyagers and so on! It truly is a great knife! Great video here too btw...
Totally agree my Brother! :-) G-10 and Micarta definitely feel like a lot more quality than FRN, Griv-Ex, Grivory, or any kind of Plastic any day of the week... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Thanks for the video 👍🏻 I am thinking to buy the AD 10. For me the plastic scales is ok. I like the Grivex feeling on my 4Max Scout. I also own the 4Max Italian made and I don't see a very big difference in comfort. I just seen that they now have an AD 10 Special edition in 3V😃 I will see 😅
If you don't like plastic handles so much why did you buy the lite version? Didn't you read the specs before buying it...? Personally to me it doesn't really matter much, and the lite often goes on sale for $59
Thank you for your review. Please please can you tell me with 100% certainty if the original g10 tanto version of the AD10 in this comparison review you did if it has got the same hollow grind because nobody's saying if it has their only saying that the lite version has a hollow grind please can you clarify? I would be grateful kind regards Dave
Yes the blades are the same, the only thing that’s seems different is the handle scales and maybe slightly thinner liners.that’s why there’s so little difference in the weight.
Brother, I totally agree with you on the Griv-Ex vs G-10. I don't like "Plastic" Scales either. I like my Standard G-10 AD10's much better. The same goes for my SR1 Tantos, too... The 4-Max Scout has nicer feeling Grivory Scales than the other two. And, the price difference is massive. So, for that one (Note: I own them all), I absolutely luv. And, it's the only one I use, when it comes to the 4-Max Scout. But, even in that case, if they offered it with G-10 or Micarta, at a reasonable price, I would definately want one of those... And, personally, to me, the Japanese AUS-10A works just fine... I totally agree with you, Bro. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
I just bought my AD10 TANTO in S35VN from Amazon for $107.00 and its Still on Sale as of 9/23/23 .... just a heads up guys , that's a great deal .... 👍🖖
CS AD-10 Tanto is what I'm carrying everytime I go to California since my other knife such as CS Voyager XL Tanto Serrated is illegal in that State due to it's Blade Length Restrictions and I can't bring and conceal carry my 5 Max as well, so AD-10 Tanto fits the gap even though the blade length is only 3.5inch it's definitely legal in California and still good enough for Self Defense.
The reason I ask is because cold steel stopped doing the hollow grind and put flat grinds on quite a few of their knives including the ad10. Then recently they brought out a hollow grind supposedly only on the lite Tanto version? and only on the Tanto lite version so what I am asking is have they put the hollow grind on the ad10 tanto with s35vn? Please can you tell me definitively I am in the UK so I can't contact cold Steel so easily here. Have a good day with kind regards Dave
Yes the AD10 Tanto in S35VN does have a Great Hollow Grind and Amazon here in the US has it on Sale for $107.00 right now 9/23/23 , I'm not sure if You have the same Amazon or not though ..... 👍🖖
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Good review, love the honesty. That said, I just picked up the Lite Version for 39.99 on Midway and couldn't pass it up.
I have both knives. I tend to carry the lite version for work because I am very hard on it and it takes a beating. I carry the s35vn when I have something casual. I like the plastic scales because I feel like they grip very well. The Aus 10 is very durable and easy to sharpen. I got the lite for 55 dollars on eBay new and the regular for 90 on amazon. Both are great. Just depends on what you want to pay
Hey great video. Also where did you get that pm2 tanto? I had no idea it existed.
Thank You!
The PM2 Tanto is a bladeHQ exclusive, and the two I have custom scales on them.
I'm with you on all these new knives coming out from name brands with plastic. I don't like or understand it. That Lite might be in the running for some custom scales! I'd love to have either to be honest though.
I just ordered the Lite version, AUS 10 is a very good steel so I don't mind the extra vanadium in S35 VN.
The plastic reinforced scales are great I like the feeling of them, hopefully it's the same material as the Spartan, very hard and sturdy, feels as strong as G10 honestly.
I've got many other knives in G10, I will not miss it 😂
the comment "its plastic basically" tells the story just subscribed like your content well done sir
Welcome, And Thank You!
I got my first (premium) AD-10 about 4 months ago at a Midway USA sale and it was the new tanto version. Man, definitely NOT disappointed with the knife! It turned into the perfect EDC for me! And I'm talkin' preferred over my recon 1's, LG & XL Voyagers and so on! It truly is a great knife! Great video here too btw...
Ya it’s a beefy beast 🤣 thanks for watching!
Totally agree my Brother! :-) G-10 and Micarta definitely feel like a lot more quality than FRN, Griv-Ex, Grivory, or any kind of Plastic any day of the week... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Midway has the tanto on sale for $39 right now. Never seen one this cheap.
Thanks for the video 👍🏻 I am thinking to buy the AD 10. For me the plastic scales is ok. I like the Grivex feeling on my 4Max Scout. I also own the 4Max Italian made and I don't see a very big difference in comfort. I just seen that they now have an AD 10 Special edition in 3V😃 I will see 😅
They need to do a 3v version!!
If you don't like plastic handles so much why did you buy the lite version? Didn't you read the specs before buying it...?
Personally to me it doesn't really matter much, and the lite often goes on sale for $59
I buy a lot I know I’ll probably not like, but I try to keep an open mind and check out and compare everything.
@@EDCTantoKnives what do you think of the voyager tanto? I have a few of those
@@kenmastersmaster they are ok, I’m not the biggest fan of the handle’s. But they have to stick the big ass blade some place 🤣
@@EDCTantoKnives yeah nobody else does a 5.5in pocket Tanto 💪
. The Voyager is the Most Underrated blade out there and for around $55.00 it's Practically Unbeatable imo..... 👍🖖
I don't mind the plastic handle. It's very durable. I have pro lite and ad10 lite. Great knives.
You can’t really go wrong for what your getting for the money
@@EDCTantoKnives I'm from Europe. I paid 140 euros. That's 150 dollars
Thank you for your review. Please please can you tell me with 100% certainty if the original g10 tanto version of the AD10 in this comparison review you did if it has got the same hollow grind because nobody's saying if it has their only saying that the lite version has a hollow grind please can you clarify? I would be grateful kind regards Dave
Yes the blades are the same, the only thing that’s seems different is the handle scales and maybe slightly thinner liners.that’s why there’s so little difference in the weight.
Brother, I totally agree with you on the Griv-Ex vs G-10. I don't like "Plastic" Scales either. I like my Standard G-10 AD10's much better. The same goes for my SR1 Tantos, too... The 4-Max Scout has nicer feeling Grivory Scales than the other two. And, the price difference is massive. So, for that one (Note: I own them all), I absolutely luv. And, it's the only one I use, when it comes to the 4-Max Scout. But, even in that case, if they offered it with G-10 or Micarta, at a reasonable price, I would definately want one of those... And, personally, to me, the Japanese AUS-10A works just fine... I totally agree with you, Bro. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
I just bought my AD10 TANTO in S35VN from Amazon for $107.00 and its Still on Sale as of 9/23/23 .... just a heads up guys , that's a great deal .... 👍🖖
Thanks for sharing, that is a good deal! 😁
The AD10 Tanto, is the best folding Tanto that Cold Steel makes, and arguably the best production, folding Tanto.
XL voyager with it's stonewashed finish is a classic
CS AD-10 Tanto is what I'm carrying everytime I go to California since my other knife such as CS Voyager XL Tanto Serrated is illegal in that State due to it's Blade Length Restrictions and I can't bring and conceal carry my 5 Max as well, so AD-10 Tanto fits the gap even though the blade length is only 3.5inch it's definitely legal in California and still good enough for Self Defense.
California doesn't have a blade length restriction. Some counties like LA does (3 inch) but California doesn't.
The reason I ask is because cold steel stopped doing the hollow grind and put flat grinds on quite a few of their knives including the ad10. Then recently they brought out a hollow grind supposedly only on the lite Tanto version? and only on the Tanto lite version so what I am asking is have they put the hollow grind on the ad10 tanto with s35vn? Please can you tell me definitively I am in the UK so I can't contact cold Steel so easily here. Have a good day
with kind regards Dave
Yes the AD10 Tanto in S35VN does have a Great Hollow Grind and Amazon here in the US has it on Sale for $107.00 right now 9/23/23 , I'm not sure if You have the same Amazon or not though ..... 👍🖖
May I ask what material are the liners of the Lite made of? Thank you.
I believe they just listed as stainless steel
What if I told you that "they" want you to buy the standard version 😎
Where did you buy the standard version tanto ?
Dlt trading is where I got it, I think it’s the only retailer still that sells it for right now
G10 also feels like plastic. It's cold, hard and lifeless. With that said, I'd still go with AD10 Lite just because it's lighter and costs less.