The Demko Knives AD20.5 Sharksfoot is a hard-use, utility-driven everyday carry manual folder designed by custom knifemaker Andrew Demko. Engineered as an upgraded variation on a wildly popular EDC platform, this version swaps standard base polymers for heavily textured black G-10 handle scales and high-performance CPM-S35VN powder metallurgy stainless steel. Combining an aggressive straight-edge utility profile with a rock-solid locking architecture, it delivers exceptional control and cutting strength for demanding daily tasks.
The 3.00-inch Sharksfoot blade is ground from premium CPM-S35VN stainless steel, providing an elite balance of high edge retention, supreme toughness, and excellent corrosion resistance. Styled in a modified sheepsfoot profile with a high flat grind, it concentrates downward force along a straight cutting edge to excel at box breaking, precise utility scoring, and heavy flat slicing. The blade is treated with a rugged working stonewash finish that actively hides daily scuffs and cosmetic wear. Riding on a silky-smooth caged ball-bearing pivot, deployment is fast and ambidextrous using either the dual thumb studs or the signature oval thumb cutout.
The 4.50-inch closed handle is built with virtually indestructible black G-10 scales over stainless steel liners, aggressively textured to maintain an unyielding grip in wet, cold, or muddy conditions. Centered around Andrew Demko's revolutionary, patented Shark-Lock mechanism, the locking arm engages along the spine via a ramped fin to deliver extreme mechanical strength while keeping your fingers completely clear of the blade path during closure. Designed for true out-of-the-box ambidextrous carry, Demko includes two dedicated stainless steel pocket clips for seamless left- or right-hand tip-up transport.
Key Benefits
- Patented Demko Shark-Lock: Ramped spine lock delivers extreme lockup strength while keeping fingers safely outside the blade channel during closure.
- Utility-Driven Sharksfoot Blade: Modified sheepsfoot profile concentrates downward pressure along a straight edge for maximum precision and slicing power.
- Premium CPM-S35VN Steel: High-end powder metallurgy stainless steel provides outstanding edge retention, structural toughness, and rust defense.
- Grippy Black G-10 Scales: Layered G-10 handle scales offer high resistance to thermal and chemical wear while ensuring non-slip traction.
- Smooth Caged Ball-Bearing Action: Deploys effortlessly via dual thumb studs or the large oval thumb cutout riding on a fast-bearing pivot.
- Complete Ambidextrous Box Inclusions: Ships with dedicated, factory-included left- and right-hand stainless steel pocket clips for tip-up carry.
The Demko Knives AD20.5 features a 3.00-inch CPM-S35VN Sharksfoot blade with a stonewash finish. It’s a manual folder with Andrew Demko's patented Shark-Lock mechanism, dual thumb studs, an oval thumb cutout, and a caged ball-bearing pivot. The handles are textured black G-10 over stainless steel liners. It’s 4.50 inches closed, 7.375 inches overall length, and weighs 3.53 ounces. Includes left and right tip-up pocket clips.
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