Demko Knife AD20.5 Shark Foot Coyote Tan G10, Stonewashed CPM 3V by Andrew Demko (205-3V-SFCT)

Demko AD20.5 Shark Foot Coyote Tan G10, Stonewashed 3V rugged and durable EDC folding knife for hard work. Designed by Cold Steel's long-time designer, Andrew Demko. Cold Steel's greatest hits have come from his hand. His Shark-Lock™ lock is considered to be the strongest in the world!

Andrew Demko - owner and founder of Demko Knives, first started forging chisels in 1988 when he was in seventh grade. He immediately realised it was his passion and began forging knives almost immediately. Like many blacksmiths, Andrew began his journey in the garage, honing blade shapes and sharpening them on a small grinder. Andrew's passion for engineering and attention to detail was noticed by the well-known company Cold Steel. At Cold Steel, Andrew has developed some of the most innovative and powerful locking mechanisms in the industry. The legendary Tri-Ad Lock, Scorpion Lock and most recently the one-handed operator's dream - the Shark-Lock.

CPM 3V - wear resistant high hardness tool steel. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) process. The CPM process produces a very homogeneous, high quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. Designed to provide maximum fracture and chipping resistance in high wear resistance steels. It offers impact resistance greater than A2, D2, Cru-Wear or CPM M4, approaching the levels provided by S7 and other impact resistant grades. CPM 3V is hardened to 61-63 HRC for applications where chronic cracking and chipping is found in other tool steels, but where the abrasive properties of high-alloy steel are required.

Shark-Lock™ mechanism is located on the back of the knife and is operated by a ramp-like 'flipper'. Opening the blade causes the spring-driven locking arm to move upwards and then into a notch in the shank, placing it under the locking pin. Uniquely, the locking mechanism moves forward and backward, simultaneously moving up and down. This increases the size of the blade contact area, providing better mechanical strength in a specific area. And because the drive spring that moves the locking element upwards to the locked position is located in the locking arm itself, it will not be exposed to dirt and debris.

Blade - Shark Foot type, finished with a scratch-masking Stonewashed finish. The blade extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the slim blade, converging towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The thickness of the blade provides high strength while the high, flat grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ball bearings support the opening of the blade with a dual thumb stud or an oval thumb hole. The entire blade is locked with what is considered to be the world's strongest Shark-Lock™.

Handle - grips made of G10, a practically indestructible plastic insensitive to weather conditions, resistant to chemicals and mechanical damage. The chamfered edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges and the characteristic textured surface improves grip security. The single-position, right-handed clip allows the knife to be carried in the tip-up position, with the tip of the blade upwards. A left-handed clip is included.

Technical data:
Product number: 205-3V-SFCT
Product name: Demko AD20.5 Shark Foot Coyote Tan G10, Stonewashed

Overall length: 197.0mm / 7.75″
Blade length: 82.5 mm / 3.25″
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.125″
Handle length: 114.0 mm / 4.5″
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 102.0 / 3.60 oz

Blade material: CPM 3V
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Stonewash

Handle material: G10
Handle finish color: Coyote Tan
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer colour: Gray

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Ball bearing
Locking mechanism: Shark-Lock™
Opening method: Manual, dual thumb stud, thumb hole
Additional accessories: Left-handed clip

Designer: Andrew Demko
Brand: Demko
Manufacturer: Demko Knives
Country of origin: Taiwan

Developed by: Sharg® company