The AD-10 Lite is the more economical versions of the AD-10 series folders It shares most of the features, style, and high-performance potential of their more expensive counterparts, including our exclusive Tri-Ad lock, blade configurations,and steel thickness, but have been made from more affordable materials For example, instead of costly G-10, the handles of the AD-10 Lites are made from less expensive GFN, and the blades are made from AUS 10A Stainless Steel rather than the S35VN