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Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Cold Steel AD-15
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$209.99Most expensive
US$160Cheapest
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
Finish
Coated black blade
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Lock type
AXIS® lock
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
EDCTactical useHunting
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
Strong and secure Scorpion Lock mechanismDurable blade steels (CPM-S35VN or AUS 10A)Comfortable and sturdy handle materialsGood balance of portability and strength
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
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