How to disassemble and maintain the Demko Knives AD-20.5 Shark Lock Pocketknife

[@antny5705]

I usually don't watch these disassemblies but had to check out the shark lock

[@zdp-189]

The first thing I heard in my head when I saw that smiling shark sticker when I opened my box from DLT Trading was, "Hello....my name is Bruce!"

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Your disassemble videos remain 2nd to none... Much love from Switzerland

[@stratobungle]

So much appreciation for this video - I was paranoid about any possible complexity during disassembly and you've taken the worries away! Picked one up for only $20 over list on fleaBay in the Shark Foot plain edge variant, and am impatiently waiting upon the release of the Flytanium scales... Subscribing as well as "Thanking" you, Nick!

[@JLRoosterCogburn]

Just ordered one from Fleabay too! Only $30 over so I’m not stressing.

[@Ricks_Knives]

Thanks for the video Nick, just picked up my first Demko ad20 and now I’m hooked. Will be picking up the smaller 20.5 in the near future.

[@BladeWalker77]

A very good start for Demko Knives!.

[@davidkeefe9468]

Thank you. I appreciate the centering tips as well

[@profesorEDC]

So easy to disassemble and assemble. That's a point for the knife. Great as always Nicolás. Gracias.😊✌️

[@scottmeacham1738]

This knife...it's been a while since I crushed on a knife the way I am on these. I bought the clip point in orange grivory. After handling this knife I didn't want to put it down! I just got my Shark Foot in green grivory and my orange micarta scales for my clip point. I'm looking at what's available to replace the scales on my OD green Shark Foot. Like one of the other comments said, can't wait for the Flytanium scales! Until then it's going to be micarta. Thanks for sharing this video with us! 🇺🇸

[@Minusroot8]

Knife of the year 2021!

[@shadowcastyt]

Just ordered one so I’ll definitely reference this video once I snag after market scales for it (hate plastic scales)

[@iandevera5906]

used this vid to help me rit dye the scales black, turned out great! and yes, the spring did fly across the room.

[@blademastercrafts4187]

That's probably the cleverest mechanism I've seen till now I love it

[@echoededge6669]

The fact that this is a 9 minute video says a lot. Great video as always. Thanks you!

[@toyotrustPR]

Thanks for the video. I love my 20.5.

[@jf4572]

Awesome review nick, thanks, i just bought one 👍 😀 😉

[@bk1bennett]

That is one great design

[@scotteger6271]

I have back in stock notifications set for this knife at a few places. I would like to have one and try out the shark lock. I’d love an AD20 but they’re also out of stock and much more expensive, so AD20.5 for me for now!

[@jasonb5817]

Just got mine a few minutes ago. The Nick is right about when a premium comes out Mr. Demko just take my money. Maybe a titanium and vanax version? Micarta and K390. One can dream.

[@nathannettik685]

Nice to see this knife in an LBH size.😊

[@stratobungle]

Thanks!

[@therimfirechannel515]

Thank you. Just what I needed to see.

[@BluetoothBlades]

I just realized that I wasn't subbed...I thought I did sometime back an have been wondering why I haven't been seeing your content popping up...duah !

[@kingtaj]

Nick, when I disassembled I noticed the bearings weren't symmetrical - one side is flat, and the other more rounded. Can't figure out which is correct on reassembly! 🤔

[@lane2007]

Timon just showed me how to disassemble my 20.5! 😂 In all seriousness you should do cartoon voice work my man. Excellent video.

[@NickShabazz]

Hakuna Matata

[@Jaysedc]

Just got me one on the way to really like the lock on it

[@sicsempertyrannis9224]

Not sure if you will see this but I have a question about swapping the bearings on this knife for washers. Is it possible? If so, how do I know what to get in terms of replacement washers? Thanks NS!

[@miked6367]

Not sure it’s been done yet. But you could always stack as many washers as u need to perfectly fit the width that the bearings were and boom, it’s on washers.

[@carsandgaming1734]

Hi Nick, is there like a machining mark in the thumb slot? In your video, I could kinda see some lines there.

[@j.savage1228]

I noticed that mine has some rough machining flaws inside that hole that I didn't see at first. It's annoying but fixable.

[@Alex-in7zr]

Is that blue thing a paper glue right?

[@marker4207]

Stabil!

[@ranman1959]

I got mine last week and have been enjoying it. Took mine apart a few days ago and was surprised how easy it is. Took one of my Axis locks apart the next day and was reminded how hard it is. Question: is there any value in lubricating the side of the sharklock thingy? Seems like it might rub against the liners so I put a little lube on mine. BTW, I think you forgot to lube the 2nd bearing on the side that faces the liner.

[@marvinbrock960]

Axis lock hard? Hmmm.

[@ranman1959]

@@marvinbrock960 Well it’s not rocket surgery, but in comparison? Yes, it’s more difficult especially for a full disassembly. Watch Nick’s video on disassembling the Benchmade Ritter Griptilian. My Benchmade Anthem (still my #1) is easy but I’ve never tried to remove the Axis lock mechanism on it because I know that will be a PITA.

[@clintonlewis1261]

Cool knife!

[@timnichol6566]

Wow early. Thanks for the upload Nick

[@bahjinelson3986]

It would be nice if there were U.S. manufacturers that would make these knives for the smaller knife designers. Same goes for lots of products, really.

[@rabbitslayer42]

Just take what you spent in the item, add 200% and throw that money away, as good as "Made In The USA". I seriously can not think of a single thing made in the US that is considered top of the line, though I'm sure we have at least a few.

[@NickShabazz]

You... uh... do know that the Demkos have a US-made line of production stuff, right? The 'Machine Ground' series?

[@bahjinelson3986]

@@NickShabazz It's more of a business model where asian manufacturers seem to be more open to manufacturing items for anyone willing to cough up the money for the required tooling and buy at a minimum quantity. For example, Dave Canterbury does this for his Pathfinder line of bushcraft supplies and Demko does this for his 'budget' line of knives. Bigger production facilities can and will produce these things for less money. It's too bad we don't have bigger production companies adopting this model in the U.S.

[@bahjinelson3986]

@@rabbitslayer42 The problem as I see it, having worked at half a dozen manufacturers in 3 different states, is that our products should be more cost effective but U.S. companies have a hard time adopting good, proven manufacturing processes like lean and Kaizen. The ones who adopt these systems don't seem to care how well they are implemented, at least from what I've seen. They do it for the number projections but have a hard time with long term follow through because it's a long-sighted approach. I want to see the U.S. become a more competitive market for manufacturing and I think we could if our mindset could shift from this quarter's bottom line to a more ling term, sustainable strategy. Add flexibility to manufacture products for other people like in Asia and who knows, our costs might just go down.

[@NickShabazz]

Ahh, yes. That I agree with 100%. I'd love to see more US and Canada based OEM shops able to do high quality work for makers. That'd be a win on every front.

[@landscapingspecialist]

Nick I just got this knife in D2 from knifecenter. Mine has developed a shriek or squeak when i deploy it. Tried oiling several times. Its a very stubborn and ANNOYING squeak. Sounds like a gas station knife 😤. I didnt completely disassemble it as i cant see any greasable area that cant be reached with a precision oiler pen. I use 3 in 1 PTFE lubricant. Should i use something else?

[@fatleo]

Graphite lube

[@miya7525]

A lot of people say you pay this $160 price for the complexity of assembling this lock. Well this disproves that lol.

[@eriksaari4430]

yeah it should be 30 usd knife

[@deadpoollee9497]

Want. But also want to support U.S. manufacturers. What a delima.

[@SavageCivilian3]

Didnt know it was that easy , got some rit dye coming tm and the sharks foot version coming monday⚔

[@jagpilotohio]

What color? I’m doing mine as well. I love it but the gray is just too dull. Thinking purple.

[@SavageCivilian3]

@@jagpilotohio green. I'm hoping they release different color micarta versions or atleast G10 eventually

[@jagpilotohio]

@@SavageCivilian3 there will certainly be all sorts of variations since these are going over so well. I want a 20CV blade and titanium scales like the full size but at $250-300 bucks.

[@SavageCivilian3]

@@jagpilotohio that would be the best! You know it's coming! Just a matter of time

[@jagpilotohio]

@@SavageCivilian3 I’ve been flipping my sharksfoot nonstop for over a week now. My cat is getting irritated with me.

[@scoobtay]

Don't let that spring yeet anywhere now.

[@josephcooperworld]

lots of adjusting Nick

[@KudosBlaine]

Are you from the north east? Honestly sounds like you are faking that voice.

[@CorruptionManX]

Terrible, he put the bearings in the wrong way...

[@PatDsNutz]

Thanks for doing this one with your busy schedule. Got mine with a shark foot blade, gonna carry it in the field for a bit and then take it apart and clean and lube it.

[@pannan80]

Too weak liners for my taste,and the plastic is horrible. I like the blade & lock but not for $150

[@stratobungle]

The longer I handle and use mine the less the materials used seem to matter - the look isn't very premium, but the feel is - pretty solid, IMHO! That being said, I'll upgrade the scales when I can - but more to make it mine than for any other reason.

[@miked6367]

Weak? It is not weak anywhere in the slightest. Probably stronger than any knife in its weight class, easily. There are videos of guys hitting it with rubber mallets to split wood here on KZbin, zero play or issues after it. Some of cold steels knives are made with the same or lesser materials and they’re bullet proof, tried and tested facts.

[@charliebowen5071]

The spring being under tension in closed positions is a terrible idea.. 3 years and that is gonna die on you and work harden

[@CorruptionManX]

The springs are not under tension.

[@eddiedailey2148]

To be so privileged why would we want to see a knife that we can't buy because its sold out everywhere

[@Ni66otFa66er]

Salty af haha

[@mitchellsmith2166]

Lmao I got mine ordered. Must suck to be Eddie Dailey

[@NickShabazz]

They're making more, you know.

[@jagpilotohio]

They’ll surely do another run soon. It’s like any new popular knife. You’ve got to get a little lucky to find one early. I got very lucky. I have one of each blade shape. I love both but I’ve decided to sell the clip point.