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Cold Steel 4-Max Scout 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 39% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel 4-Max Scout 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 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 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 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$122Cheapest
US$160Most expensive
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty everyday carryJob site useUtility tasks
EDCTactical useHunting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very strong and durable designReliable Tri-Ad lockGood balance of size and weight for heavy useGood handle grip and materials
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
Unknown
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
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