AD 20.5 Which blade style?

[kda89508]

Anyone get an Andrew Demko 20.5 from Blade Show? What are your thoughts and which blade shape would you choose Clip Point or Shark Foot. Thanks. Kevin

 

[Fixall]

I'm planning on picking up a Shark Foot. I've heard that there are plans for the 20.5 in different steels and that AUS10 was used so they could produce a bunch at a reasonable price for the initial batches. I'm going to try to wait it out. Personally I'm hoping for MagnaCut as Mr. Demko seemed pretty excited about it at Blade Show.

 

[WValtakis]

I love the Sharksfoot I snagged, I think it'll be very useful.

 

[gazz98]

I've looked at them and liked what I saw. But, they are at the top of my price range and I prefer a longer blade.

Honestly, I like both blade shapes. Spear, clip, wharn/sheepsfoot are my top three. Btw, that shark foot looks like a wharncliffe to me .

If I had to choose, I'd go classic clip point. I like a little belly to my blades for cutting but honestly, they both look great.

 

[jstrange]

I prefer the clip point. I’d like to pick one up one of these days.

 

[Blues]

Were I getting one, I'd opt for the sharksfoot.

 

[WValtakis]

 

[kda89508]

Boy that does work slick! Can not wait to try one. Kevin

 

[goldie]

Are there any plans for larger versions ?

 

[Wharn]

My clip point arrived and I am happy with it. I’m tempted to track down a shark foot too. Mine arrived with some machining marks inside the blade cutout but other than that it seems perfect.

 

[WValtakis]

Mine has a few marks in the hole, but not that bad...for the price though I probably wouldn't care even if they were...phenomenal value.

 

[kda89508]

NICE! I think I am going to get the clip point too. Kevin

 

[kda89508]

Without handling it do you think you could accidentally disengage the lock while cutting? Kevin

 

[WValtakis]

Without handling it do you think you could accidentally disengage the lock while cutting? Kevin

Zero chance, I'd say...it has to travel quite a ways back and then up a smidge to actually disengage.

 

[kda89508]

Ok. Thank You! I can not wait to get one. Kevin

 

[Wharn]

Without handling it do you think you could accidentally disengage the lock while cutting? Kevin

The lock seems extremely secure, I am impressed.

 

[kda89508]

I like the looks of that clip point. Kevin

 

[Fixall]

If there is one thing Mr. Demko knows, it's locks. I haven't always been a fan of Cold Steel designs, but there is no denying they have had some of the absolute best locks in the business.

 

[kda89508]

Yes. I have one of his custom AD10’s he made for me around 2010. SO NICE!!

 

[SkyStream]

Mine has a few marks in the hole, but not that bad...for the price though I probably wouldn't care even if they were...phenomenal value.

I'm surprised that you think AUS-10A steel and plastic handles for $150 is a phenomenal value.