Cold Steel Atlas Lock Vs. Demko Shark Lock

[@gigilaco]

I would love to see the Voyager XL with a lock like this. Anything to make it close with one hand would be great.

[@lombro1262]

Great observation. The atlas lock is definitely stronger IMHO. It's kind of a beefed up version of the compression lock when you think about it. The lock bar is being compressed between the blade tang and the stop pin. In addition to that, just like on the shark lock, you have the lock bar pin (front) taking up the negative force as well. Also, you do not have to "lift" the lock bar to clear and disengage with the blade tang, like on the Demko one. The shark lock is however a lot more fidget friendly, as you have pointed out.

[@IDKReviews-db9xf]

I'd have to say the shark lock still has the advantage. Not only does it have a similar "fork" butting up to the tang, but if u look at the bottom of locking mechanism; u have much more surface area coming in contact with the tang as well. Thanks for the look inside!! 👍

[@edged_mindset]

Good point!

[@nriyo3]

Very cool AD20, never saw those scales before.

[@the_knights_edge]

Great comparison, thanks brother!🍻

[@edged_mindset]

Thanks for watching!

[@RolandoEstocada]

Very grateful for this video! Thank you!

[@Kris_Stiletto]

Great discussion. I absolutely luv both lock types on the Knives I own. But, I must say, I prefer the Shark-Lock over the Atlas-Lock. Why? Well, for something you didn't mention... :-) To disengage the Shark-Lock you must slightly pull up on the Shark Fin. Where as on the Atlas-Lock you just pull the Lock-Bar straight back. That can enable a fail if you hit the Butt of the Handle against a hard surface while the blade is deployed. The Andrew Demko Shark-Lock stops that failure by making a lock that has to be lifted up to disengage. To me, that makes the Shark-Lock superior to the Atlas-Lock. :-) But, I noticed on my Mayhem Atlas-Lock Folders, that you have to pull the Mayhem Atlas-Lock, Lock-Bar further than the Engage Model to disengage it. That's a way to make the Atlas-Lock safer. Both, are awesome locks, in my op8nion. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@CorruptionManX]

I'm sure Cold Steel could locate the part where it locks and unlocks somewhere else. The patent issue here should not have been an issue, as Super Lock came before Shark Lock and it established the point of use for handling.

[@gigilaco]

Great video!

[@Chris_In_Texas]

I guess you need to rip down more knives now... Crossbar lock, Microtech Ram-lok, etc. 👍🤠

[@08mustang651]

My engage was ok until i got some OG scales for it now it love it. Shark lock all the way though. 💪🗡

[@DanMatheny-sl7xk]

Solid video 🤙

[@edged_mindset]

👊

[@SolosKnifeReviews]

Not me with a single slip joint on me today, watching this video like I’m studying for a doctorate degree 😂

[@edged_mindset]

🤣🤣🤣

[@anon-ze3cv]

The Atlas is stronger. BOTH of those pins are supporting the blade tang through the wedge.

[@anon-ze3cv]

I can't find an ad 20 anywhere and I hate how small the 20.5 is. Where did you get yours?

[@edged_mindset]

The Demko Dynamics Facebook group

[@RubioMark]

Off subject my neighbor is getting deployed and missed the drop., so did I then I saw youre video and disappointed feelings. If you haven't sold it he would love it to match his fixed blade. Thanks ill check back for reply.

[@markus927]

shark lock does a curve when it unlocks, i think it is stronger 😍

[@edged_mindset]

Good point

[@michaelr7254]

Now, there are rumors that GSM is selling Cold Steel. More broken blades than ever, a lot of heat treatment problems, poor customer service, and they will do everything to keep them from replacing a knife. In short, if GSM is selling Cold Steel, I feel sorry for whoever buys Cold Steel. Anything that's been bashed that hard and bad-mouthed to hell and back. It's like that voice in your head. Wanting to date a woman with the most risqué past. Because you have a past, too. However, you don't want to commit to that, haha.

[@RamboAdventures-oi1mn]

Cheers!

[@Obsidian-One]

Yea I have to say I disagree and they are not the same. From a engineering standpoint they are not close, they just operate the same. Sharklock is superior in every way! I hear the cold steels slip and gets worse with time

[@RubioMark]

Sorry it was tha para 3 avocado you didn't like. 5:20 ⁷