Does it have bronze bushings?
Cold Steel released the AD-15
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Phosphor bronze and teflon. I took mine apart and replaced the two pairs of washers with a single pair of .625" OD x .25" ID x .01" thick washers. That's the only thing you need to do, in my opinion, to make these folders perfect.
What he said?
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USA Knifemaker, if I recall correctly. I have a giant stockpile of different washers because I do this swap so frequently.
So you are saying you are my new best friend?
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I'd help you out but I actually ran out of those specific washers with my AD-10. I might have some other ones that would fit, though.
Just kidding, I wouldn't put anyone on the spot like that. I was looking at their site and they have what I need so I will place an order. I do appreciate it though but I need a different set for my Dpx too so the order is necessary.
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Almost pulled the trigger tonight on an AD15 on eBay, but seller didn't accept returns, so I didn't follow through. Been seeing a couple complaints about the lock-up so want to make sure I buy from someone who accepts returns just in case.
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I decided to go ahead and get an AD-10 anyway!
It is a beast! They did a really nice job on this knife.
The clip is.... just butt ugly!! I guess that I could call it utilitarian, but it is just ugly. I think that I am going to remove it. I don’t like clips in general, but usually keep them on the knife. This one, though, has got to go!
It is a beast! They did a really nice job on this knife.
The clip is.... just butt ugly!! I guess that I could call it utilitarian, but it is just ugly. I think that I am going to remove it. I don’t like clips in general, but usually keep them on the knife. This one, though, has got to go!
Thanks again for the heads up on the bronze bushings I got mine in and yes much smoother. I had to drill them out and flat sand them a little but that's easy peezy.
I did buy several sets in case I find more knives that need them. They are inexpensive for sure.
Update on the CS ad15, I carried it around awhile and decided it is a little big for my tastes so my brother gets an early bday present. All around a great knife needing only a little tweaking.
I ended up buying another DPx HEST F, so far my most used and favorite folder so why not a spare?