Demko AD20?

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sharp_edge

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How and where to follow up with the availability of Demko AD20? This looks an interesting knife. I know AD20.5 will be available soon but I don't like the blade length of it (too short for me) and I don't like the steel (AUS10) either.
 
I can't imagine Cold Steel producing a version of the Demko AD20, assuming that's what you mean. My understanding is that Demko is no longer with CS. The AD20.5 is a Demko Knives offering, no connection to CS.

AD20's pop up all the time on the secondary market, but at (IMO) eye-watering prices. Small drops seem to be the best option. I'm hoping Demko will offer a cheaper, more readily available AD20 at some point.
 
Yes that is what I meant. I know these knives are made by Demko Knife, not CS. But I figured people visiting this subforum may know the answer.
 
I overpaid to get an MG AD20 off the Exchange here, and overpaid again to get a 20.5 off the bay (don't have it yet). By the time I would got email notifications that they were in stock anywhere and try to get one, they were sold out.
 
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I managed to snag a 20.5 off DLT earlier in the week and it just arrived.
This this is very impressive.

Normally I don’t care about packaging but this was done very well with zipper case and sturdy box.
Lefty clip is included so extra props for that too.

It is a very slim knife and I would of liked a half inch more handle but overall it is an excellent design.
Still getting the hang of the Shark lock but I am sure I will have it down by the end of the day.

I am hoping they do a budget AD 20 soon.
 
An AD20 has been my EDC for months. Mine is in 3V with a DLC coating. You shouldn't have to pay more than $ 475 if you're patient. The prices people are asking here are obscene.
Mine still locks up tight and operates smootly. I decided the edge was too steep for good slicing so I reprofiled it.

I will get an AD20.5 but I agree it is too small. I'd like to see an AD20+ with a 4 inch blade; Maybe there will be a Taiwan version of the AD20 in the future.
 
I also got my AD20.5 clip point the other day & I'm thoroughly impressed. The lockup is so secure on it I feel like it can withstand quite a lot of abuse if necessary. It arrived adequately sharp but I decided to put an 18° mirror on it. The AUS10A wasn't nearly as much as a pushover to sharpen as I thought it may be, based on how some people seem to have an aversion to it.

It's got me seriously considering looking at a full size AD20, even though it looks to be quite a bit larger than what I normally carry. That's a huge reason I love it so much- even though I'm a big & tall guy with large hands, the smaller version fits me just fine.

The only problem I had with my AD20.5 was the blade was catching about halfway when disengaging the shark lock. Upon disassembling, cleaning, & re-seating the spring, it drops shut instantly & smoother than I ever expected, with zero blade play & perfect centering (what I call the Knife Hat Trick, unless there's already another name for it 😁).

This is my first ever Demko knife of any kind & their knives are instantly & permanently on my radar in the best way possible. So great! 😃
 
Have both AD20.5 variants now...sharksfoot arrived today. On the clip point I had to loosen the pivot a tiny bit to smooth it out. On the sharksfoot I had to tighten it a tiny bit to remove some play. Other than that, only issue was the thumbstud was kind of loose on the clip point...I could spin it with my fingers. Took a while with some pliers and duct tape to be able to hold the other side tight enough (without marring it) to keep it from spinning and get it to tighten it up.

I had seen in an online review that the sharksfoot blade was a bit shorter than the clip, and wondered why. The clip is ~3 1/4" while the sharksfoot is ~ 3". Having the sharksfoot in hand now I can see why...the tip would hit the inside of the backspacer if it were any longer. There would either need to be more belly, or the blade would need to sit even higher when closed. As it is it sits higher than the clip already. I guess one side effect is that the sharksfoot would be "more" legal in an areas with a 3" limit, but depending how its measured, could still be considered a shade over 3".

These knives, along with the Mini Recon 1, may just put my 3 1/2" folders back in storage, or up for sale (already started selling some back-ups). Once I stopped having to go to RI (which has a 3" limit) for work, I branched out from the Grik I carried every day for years and got a Code 4, GoldenEye, AirLite, AD10, AD15, AD20, and large 21 Insingo (tried a small first but too small). I like them all, but at times they just seem too big, with the possible exception of the AirLite and Insingo.

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I wasn't thrilled by the blade size, but understood it. kinda wished I got one now. looks like it cuts bigger than its sizing. they look good to me.

thought that stop on closing was by design....someone mentioned it worked like a half stop....y'all that have them elaborate if yours does it. thanks.
 
So based on the responses in this thread, people are more interested in the AD20.5, not the MG AD20 (which is much more expensive than the 20.5 but also bigger)? I am sure AD20.5 will become more available soon but my interest is in the MG AD20.
 
sharp_edge said:
So based on the responses in this thread, people are more interested in the AD20.5, not the MG AD20 (which is much more expensive than the 20.5 but also bigger)? I am sure AD20.5 will become more available soon but my interest is in the MG AD20.
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I’m reading the thread and the conversation seemed to flip from your question about AD20 to talking about the Ad20.5 blade length which you were aware of. Sorry bro 🤣
From what I know about AD20 which isn’t much Demko customs will not tell you which dealers are getting. There are groups out there for people who randomly check the dealers websites and will post about it to let other know to go fight for them as they drop. Some dealers will let you know via fb and IG when they plan to drop. It’s really a first come first serve with the AD20 due to it being in such high demand. You lucky if you find a dealer willing to sell you one before they do an online drop.
 
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