NEW Demko Shark Lock & AD-20

108215261_306681470702996_984959592533015997_n.jpg
 
insta9ves said:
I just got my MG(machine ground) AD-20 a couple days ago. I much prefer the blade with no hole so i got this directly from Demko. The handle is very comfortable and the lock is so fidget friendly. Also no blade play at any direction at all. This knife has potential to be one of the best lock in the market in terms of strength, durability, ease of use & maintenance.

Before anyone ask, no, the Shark lock tab doesn't cause any hotspot at all. I've held the knife in hammer grip, saber grip, Filipino grip, reverse edge-in, reverse edge-out etc. and i can't feel the the lock tab at all, and i don't have a meaty hand. The only thing you change is when holding in saber grip, you put your thumb on the lock tab which is further than where i would usually put my thumb at for this grip. But i almost never cut anything with saber grip and i'd imagine it's more for fighting, if that's the case it actually helps because it extends the tip.

The only thing that i still need to get used to is the balance. Compared to AD10 and AD15, this version of AD20 is quite blade heavy, because the blade is a huge chunk of 3/16" thick 20CV steel and the handle is mostly G-10 with some of liners around the top. The balance point is slightly near the lower half of the pivot screw, so above where your index finger will be, so the knife doesn't feel as lively in hand as compared to the AD15 or AD10 despite being lighter.

The overall length of the AD-20 is about 8.65" and the handle length is about 5.05". It's slightly shorter than the AD-10 and about 1/8" longer than AD-15. The weight for my MG version is 6.35oz. I wished that the knife is shorter overall, maybe take 1/2" off the whole thing and make it around 8-8.25" so more Hinderer XM-18 sized. Also, if they can shave the blade thickness to 4mm it should make the knife much more balance(even though i prefer thicker blade). Luckily Demko mentioned that he has a smaller version with 3" cutting edge in the work.

Overall I like the AD-20 much more than the AD-15. This is a great design that solves all the complains about Triad lock not being fidget friendly. IMO Triad is still my favorite lock because it's the most elegant design without requiring any liners, but the Shark Lock is definitely a close second.

107343435_294114495283662_5784105231208743600_n.jpg


107025049_284580472782686_6393380576130637280_n.jpg
Click to expand...
When you say you got one from Andrew direct? i had a look on his website and there isnt even a mention of one??

I would be tempted with a MG one in spear point without a hole in the blade.....more money :( ;)
 
strideruser said:
When you say you got one from Andrew direct? i had a look on his website and there isnt even a mention of one??

I would be tempted with a MG one in spear point without a hole in the blade.....more money :( ;)
Click to expand...

Reach out to John Demko on Instagram via DM. His username is demko_scoprion_lock. I don't think they'll sell a lot on their website, they obviously want to prioritize their dealers, so they won't advertise direct sales. I couldn't find any MG without holes this is why I got it from John directly. He always got a few laying around he can ship out quickly. It's the same price as what the dealers are selling for, plus shipping. I think he's doing a run of wharncliffe/sheepfoot blade soon.
 
I thought they were going to do away with the hole in the blade ?
 
Anderdale said:
Just got mine in. MG20 toxic green in 3V. This is my first demko/cold steel knife.

Wow I am blown away. I am in love!

I feel like I can go chop down a tree with this thing.

Just need to get a lefty clip and I’m set.

pics to come
Click to expand...
Email or message demko on instagram and they’ll send you one
 
The AD20 looks nice, but I’m not yet sold on the Shark Lock. Do the Demo brothers still make The AD10 +P? Don’t see it selling anywhere.

Now if I could only get the AD20 blade shape on the AD10...
 
Blue Sky said:
Interesting, but sliding and lifting with a finger tip? Don’t knock it til you try it I guess but anything that requires such a technique to use makes me skeptical. Gloves, wet, cold, fatigue will cause unnecessary problems IMO. I can use the T-A one handed just fine, so I’m in no hurry for this one.
Click to expand...
You just pull it back. It lifts by itself.
 
fr8nks said:
You just pull it back. It lifts by itself.
Click to expand...

That's the one thing that's got me holding of on a 20.

If you have your knife "in" some place or "near" some thing where the release could be pushed or bumped back, could it release the lock?
 
goldie said:
Where is everyone getting them from ? every place i look theyre sold out.
Click to expand...
Contact them directly via instagram. DM John Demko, his IG name is demko_scorpion_lock. I bought mine directly from him for the same dealer price.
 
goldie said:
^ Did it ;he told me 2 dealers were getting some this week and i snagged one ;i was clicking on 2-3 times a day, i happened to get on at the right time.they were gone in 3-4 hrs. Got a blue one coming, no hole in blade, and friggin 3v steel.
Click to expand...

OOOO friggin' awesome. Was it the DLT drop?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top