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Benchmade Onslaught 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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$185Most expensive
US$160Cheapest
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
Handle material
G10 over stainless steel liners
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
EDCTactical useHunting
Not best for
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
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
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
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