← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
Cold Steel AD-10 vs Cold Steel Tuff Lite
Cold Steel AD-10 runs a 3.5″ drop point blade in CPM-S35VN; Cold Steel Tuff Lite runs 2.5″ of sheepsfoot in AUS-8A. The Cold Steel Tuff Lite is the lighter of the two by 4.30 oz.
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- Cold Steel AD-10 · Drop Point3.5″ blade · 0.15″ spine · 6.8 oz · ~0.85″ tall (derived)
- Cold Steel Tuff Lite · Sheepsfoot2.5″ blade · 0.108″ spine · 2.5 oz · ~0.65″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.15″
0.108″
| Spec | Cold SteelCold Steel AD-10 | Cold SteelCold Steel Tuff Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.5″ | 2.5″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.15″ | 0.108″ |
| Overall length | 8.75″ | 6″ |
| Closed length | 4.875″ | 3.5″ |
| Weight | 6.8 oz | 2.5 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Sheepsfoot |
| Steel | CPM-S35VN | AUS-8A |
| Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Lock | Tri-Ad | Tri-Ad |
| Handle material | G-10 | Griv-Ex |
| Country of origin | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Price band | Premium | Budget |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.