Cold Steel AD-10 handle scales

Cold Steel AD-10 handle scales

In 2018–2019, Cold Steel collaborated with custom knifemaker Andrew Demko—a longtime partner since the 1990s—to launch the AD-10 (model 28AD), a production version of his custom design. Debuting in the 2019 catalog alongside the AD-15, it scaled down Demko's massive 4-Max for versatile EDC

The Cold Steel AD-10 features a 3.6-inch drop-point blade in premium CPM-S35VN steel for superior edge retention and corrosion resistance, ultra-wide grind, G-10 handles, and Demko's patented Tri-Ad Lock for unbreakable strength (tested to 600+ lbs)

Weighing 6.9 oz, it offers thumb-stud deployment, ambidextrous clip, and hard-use reliability—ideal for tactical and everyday carry (EDC knives). It became an instant hit, spawning Lite variants (2022) and limited editions like full-titanium 3V (2023)