What Is Up With This KNIFE?

Demko AD20 Full Flaf Clip Point Blade in 3v steel.

[@windowbreezes]

its like going through 50 blind dates and realizing the first date was the best one. 😊😂

[@edged_mindset]

Yes!

[@carlosm.osorio2208]

One of the best folding knives ever!!!!

[@deadvikingtrolls]

Yessir! You have to be at least somewhat into overbuilt knives to acquire the taste to begin with, but if you are then this is the most recommendable price and availability aside. Thick blade, strong tip, immovable lock-up, the clicking and clacking of steel, easily operable with one hand. I call the AD20 the trinity slayer as much as I like Hinderer and Strider.

[@edged_mindset]

👊

[@Kris_Stiletto]

I absolutely luv the Demko Knives Shark-Lock Folders, apl of them "ROCK!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@RookCAF]

I love Demkos design language. The pure functionality and in some cases brute strength. The AD10 in it's raw form is literally my dream knife

[@edged_mindset]

Dude...me too. and my dream came true

[@RookCAF]

⁠villagers demand video...

[@edged_mindset]

@@RookCAF For sure! It's on the list

[@chiefsmakahoe0444]

@@edged_mindsetyou have a demko ad10 ? Lucky I want one also and I really want an ad15 wish he’d make more of both so they wouldn’t be going for such insane prices but eh I want em

[@edged_mindset]

@@chiefsmakahoe0444 I do. Still need to do a vid on it

[@natehoover5266]

Two of the best tough work knives i own are the AD20S and River Wolf. The River Wolf is my end of world folder. If shit hits the fan, its the one im grabbing. The AD20S is an excellent choice also.

[@rockymountainlockpicker9606]

Ad20.5 is a banger. I’ve skinned deer, camped, bushcrafter, food prep, packages with my s35 ad20.5. Edge has great bite at 400 grit

[@edged_mindset]

👊

[@jefferys9593]

I love the AD20. One of the GOATs

[@user-bk6rl2jh1n]

Love how it sounds

[@edged_mindset]

It's so cool

[@theandycrunk]

It's like an industrial minimalistic utilitarian design, like you said. No bells or whistes. Looks clean and simple. What is the brand, price point, blade steel? It looks pure edc. You know how at the dog show, this knife would be in the working class. I don't know its stats, it's got a great handler. The sounds are spot on, like if someone broke in your room and it was pure dark. All you could hear is the sounds he's made. You'd know exactly what knife the person had. Id carry it. It looks like it wants to work. Pry open things. It looks tough, thick, and a nice lock. I could use this and not freak out if i dropped it. I dunno, I like it.

[@edged_mindset]

This is a Demko AD20. USA Made. 3v steel. $450

[@Monsoonpain]

I have mixed feelings. I rarely carry it...but i like it , its growing on me . I used to say , "ill never buy one". I did buy one, and im glad i did

[@edged_mindset]

Same man. I didn't get it, now I do. They are 100% overpriced though

[@GarrettsGear]

I liked my sharkfoot 20.5 so much that i put cf scales and Ti studs/back spacer/clip on it! It's my most customized knife

[@edged_mindset]

I need a 20.5

[@MattG247]

I have the SM in the tan. Love it!

[@DeerUNIT42]

I didn't like it until the 20CV/ G10 version went on sale for $119.. now I like it 😂

[@edged_mindset]

Are you talking about the 20.5 I assume?

[@DeerUNIT42]

@@edged_mindset ah yesh

[@georgelin8498]

I like my AD20.5 and would like another knife with the same locking system but don’t want to buy another iteration of the same knife. Hopefully demko can come out with some fresh designs.

[@edged_mindset]

Similar Lock You Day? Civivi Vision #edgedmindset #edc #edcknife #tools

[@chiefsmakahoe0444]

Hey the 20 it’s like the .5 on steroids

[@rami3063]

As a lefty this is my favorite locking mechanism.

[@edged_mindset]

Super lefty friendly!

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

I don't like the pocket clip, I prefer deep carry.
And the price for a plastic handled knife is a stretch for me.
But I like the action, the clip point blade, and multiple methods of opening.
So for $200 less, and a deep carry pocket clip...I'd buy one.

[@ILYxIW]

I just got one and I’m trying to warm up to it. I kinda miss having a traditional detent feel on the closing and opening. I still think the reverse liner lock style like spydercos compression lock is still my favorite lock

[@radusnyder4341]

Compression lock has a stop pin, it is much stronger than a regular liner lock. But yes, that is my favorite lock too. This knife feels like Cold Steel made a compression lock, haha. Smooth easy opening like a Spyderco and strength like CS. Makes sense as Demko designed the Tri-Ad

[@regularguyknifechannel5753]

Love the AD20, but the scarcity and prices on the secondary will keep them out of most peoples hands. The AD20.5s are also nice but I feel like the smaller size just doesn’t do the “Shark Lock” justice. I think Microtechs “Ram Lock” does “fidget” better, is far cheaper and much easier to get ahold of. The Flytanium “Arcade” is also a good choice if you have to have a “Shark Lock”. I’d still trade one of my kid’s souls for a decent priced AD20 as it’s still on my “Unicorn list”.

[@edged_mindset]

Just scored an AD20s for 360. Prices are coming down.

[@regularguyknifechannel5753]

WTF!!!!!!! The cheapest I have seen so far was an orange FRN for $680! You sir, should be buying lotto tickets.

[@TheGuidedSharpeningGuide]

Its like a spyderco its only ugly until you finally get one in your hand. Well thats how i feel about the ad series.

[@edged_mindset]

Good way to put it

[@deadvikingtrolls]

@@TheGuidedSharpeningGuide Yeah, like a Manix 2 for the apocalypse but with a better lock. I make this comparison myself because of ergos but part of me still thinks that when the AD20 comes out people recognize it as a serious knife whereas when the Spyderco comes out people think wtf is that.
No shade, I do like some Spydercos but many of them look kind of alien.

[@Obsidian-One]

It's not something I would normally like, blade to handle ratio and other. Until I got one and now I have ad20, ad20s, and ad20.5 with a transparent knives reblade

[@deadvikingtrolls]

Your collection is better than mine. I give AD20.5's to friends and family is maybe why.

[@edged_mindset]

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[@drumrboy80]

I couldn’t get into demko knives. Looks never did anything for me

[@scooter3020]

I really like them, but the handle/blade ratio bugs me

[@edged_mindset]

Big Pond With A Little Shrimp #demko #edgedmindset #comedy #jokes #justkidding

[@hectorthrills8193]

I heard it's not good at slicing due to the thickness

[@tfanning111]

"I" don't know if uh
"I've" had people say
"I've" had other people say
"THEN IM INTERESTING"
"I'm kind in the middle"
"I" started off
It wasn't really "my" thing
"I" think the uhh...
hard for "me" to wrap "my" head around
"I" wanted it to be
but now "I've"
"My" tune
annd now "I'm"
"I" really
Good job. 45 seconds about you.

[@edged_mindset]

Interesting comment. What would be the alternative? This is my channel, expressing my opinions about things I own. So yes. It 100% is about me.

[@tfanning111]

@edged_mindset The point was to bring attention to the spinach in your teeth, or let let you know your fly is down. Your choice of verbiage was similar to someone that over uses the word "like" or says "you know" after everything they say. It's unnecessary and distracting from what you're trying to convey. When my shoe laces are untied, I appreciate being notified.

[@edged_mindset]

@@tfanning111 👊

[@helterskelter156]

Two type of knife ppl out there;
Those who like to use the knife for its intended use- to cut things.
And those who like to talk about how well it’s built while flicking them open and closed all day long.
You’re the latter. Which is why you like this knife.

[@edged_mindset]

How do you know how much I cut?

[@helterskelter156]

@@edged_mindset I mean it as no offense.
But we all see your knives. They’re super clean. My knives are well used, and even though well maintained- show a degree of wear that is significant.

[@deadvikingtrolls]

@@helterskelter156 My AD20 is well used because of all my knives it's the one I use most. The appeal of the AD20 is that it's a brute and stands up to use and abuse that something like a TRM Atom or a Benchmade Bugout couldn't. Is the AD20 the thinnest, most slicey knife? No. Does material render in two when you press the AD20 into it? Yes.
The AD20 will still be around when your smaller knife can't cut anymore.

[@helterskelter156]

@@deadvikingtrolls Can you kindly enlighten me, and tell me what your AD cuts that (for example) an Endura cannot?
And given that you use it “so much”, does it show it?

[@edged_mindset]

Why Don't I Use My Knives?! #edgedmindset #edcknife #crk #umnumzaan

[@izulaAlec0369]

I don’t like it. Not my thing. I don’t like knifes with parts that could break on you like springs.

[@edged_mindset]

Guns have springs. Just sayin.

[@edged_mindset]

Count How Many Times I Day The Word Spring In this Video! #edgedmindset #edc #edcknife

[@deadvikingtrolls]

AD20 has never troubled me that way. I have fixed blades I would be more concerned about.

[@XRKNIFEANDTOOL]

Springs rly rly don’t break like ppl think they do, a spring will always bend more than it I’ll break and in a springs case it only gets longer. Repeated compression and decompression are what will wear one out but it’s in the tens of thousands on repitions for that to occur. Hope that helped have faith in good springs they will not fail you. You’d be better off worrying abt detents or other parts first before a spring

[@TheDailyKnife009]

Slipjoints and friction folders are about the only things left.