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Cold Steel AD-15 vs CRKT Homefront
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Homefront stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$160Cheapest
US$165Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
6061 aluminum
Finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Brushed steel, satin finish
Lock type
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Flipper
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useHunting
Everyday carryField use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and secure Scorpion Lock mechanismDurable blade steels (CPM-S35VN or AUS 10A)Comfortable and sturdy handle materialsGood balance of portability and strength
Smooth flipping actionField strip technology for easy maintenanceGood ergonomics and feelSturdy and lightweight handleGood customer service
Common complaints
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
Field strip can catch on clothesHandle sometimes feels cheapBlade prone to rusting with neglectAction may be less tight due to field strip design
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