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Cold Steel AD-15 vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$160Most expensive
US$113Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
AUS-8
Handle material
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Dark coating
Lock type
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useHunting
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
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
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
Pocket clip right-hand only
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