Cold Steel AD-10 folding knife

The Cold Steel AD-10 is a high-performance folding knife designed by Andrew Demko. It is recognized for its robust construction, utilizing premium materials such as S35VN steel and the ultra-reliable Tri-Ad lock mechanism. While the brand has historical roots in American knife manufacturing and design innovation, many of its high-end folding models are manufactured in Taiwan due to the high standards of production and precision engineering available there.

Cold Steel was founded in 1980 by Lynn Thompson in California, USA. For decades, it operated as a private entity focused on tactical, hunting, and utility knives. In late 2020, the brand was acquired by GSM Outdoors, a large American holding company specializing in outdoor and hunting accessories based in Irving, Texas. This transition has consolidated Cold Steel alongside other major outdoor brands while maintaining its reputation for producing durable, over-engineered blades. GSM Outdoors continues to oversee the design and distribution of the brand's extensive product catalog globally.