Today, we'll take a look at a knife that's big, beefy, and excellent: the Demko Knives AD-20.
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@roel.vinckens3 жыл бұрын
Demko is the proven master of new lock systems. I would love to see a full comparison with the AD10. And a production version of this one. Thanks for this great long vid on a bigger knife!
@benmacduff18723 жыл бұрын
2ND THAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@joeallen23543 жыл бұрын
The time has come for you to admit to yourself and publicly acknowledge that you do not dislike larger knives as much as you may believe.
@J859092663 жыл бұрын
The fact that THE Nick Shabazz might be carrying around a SEVEN OUNCE FOLDER at any given time delights me.
@Kilt_Camera_and_Carry3 жыл бұрын
I got one ... I love the shark lock ... I gonna need a bigger boat
@mattjones58493 жыл бұрын
If you decide you want to pass along one of your ti models let me know lol.
@SliceyDicey3 жыл бұрын
Drooooool... Wish I had the titanium one...
@randyf.91883 жыл бұрын
I appreciate his innovations with all his locks.
@kevinnoccioli783 жыл бұрын
I have a g10 custom in the mail. It has a higher hollow grind so I think that is a big plus! Cant wait, couple more days!
@void19844 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are open on AD and Cs designs.
@warriorredeemed2153 жыл бұрын
Got custom in g10 different blade, full drop point no hole.... It is the best knife in the world. I love it so much
@Minusroot83 жыл бұрын
Thank you for using a micrometer to measure the blade thickness properly!!! You made my day sir! ❤️
@NomenclaturalMan4 жыл бұрын
I was iffy on these, but you pushed me over the edge, Ti one on the way sometime this week!!
@mattgericke45373 жыл бұрын
I love my g10 20cv as well. It's also the largest folding knive I own but it doesn't feel large when operating. It's like shaq in the paint.
@FYLbingbong3 жыл бұрын
beautiful looking mechanism and awesome knife
@vina34513 жыл бұрын
With your admitted love for Demko your should check out the Frenzy. It's really grown on me and become my main carry knife. I usually carry a dragonfly, mantra 2, delica, native 5, dividend, etc but the Frenzy is really fun and fits in the pocket incredibly well.
@Anderdale23 жыл бұрын
As a owner of a AD20, this video brought a tear to my eye!
@doofy284 жыл бұрын
My internet went out early video but I purchased the last one available right when it came back on. I really wanted this knife.
@modofatak3 жыл бұрын
You mentioned patterns...the real pattern here is that basically anytime someone makes an unapologetically too-big knife relatively well (I’m thinking all the way back to the original ZT Sinkevich monster), you love it. You’re a size queen masquerading as a #bias for small knives guy. And that’s ok. But the easiest way to earn gem status with you is make an impractically large knife and make it well. Always elicits, I’m so surprised, but I’m in love with this knife.
@NickShabazz3 жыл бұрын
May well be! Another way to put it, though, is that small knives are usually OK, but you've gotta be a gem to be amazing and huge.
@ahhcrickets3 жыл бұрын
This knife is hands down my favorite knife that I own. Simply exquisite. If they ever make anymore MG AD15s I’m all over it.
@thomaslanders62443 жыл бұрын
Out of the 150ish knives I’ve owned, I’ve had 2 CS’s. Not a fan of the designs. But, these knives are nice and locks are great too. The price is high though. I kind of think of I could get another color manual MT Socom Elite with 150 to spare.
@klaassiersma48923 жыл бұрын
Fun is also a good reason to buy and carry something, l own a u.s.a 4max and i carry it surprisingly often.
@Dale_Higgins3 жыл бұрын
This lock is very interesting to me. I hope to see it in a more reasonably sized knife at some point.
@OneMinuteKnifeReview3 жыл бұрын
I do want to see this in production model. Please please please. Thanks for the video!
@rubenabrego67623 жыл бұрын
Love you Nick , thanks for doing what you do. Always bring a smile and lift up my day especially when I'm not having a good one , your like a friend I don't get to see often lol and I want to hear from . Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
@American-dy5jk3 жыл бұрын
Demko knives are custom quality at factory plus a little in cost. Can’t wait for my AD-20 to get here. Thanks for the review Nick.
@iJakku2 жыл бұрын
The moment i can find a 20AD Titanium for sale, definitely will pull the trigger and buy.
@dewarner123 жыл бұрын
I liked the video and the fact that you have evolved to including reviews of larger and beefier knives than you have been attracted to in the past. I own the G-10 version of the AD-20 that is machine ground and opted for the blade without a hole. My concern with the hole is that it is primarily there for aesthetics since the thumb studs are great for either flicking of Spydie flicking. Due to the location of the hole, it is potentially in the way of what you may be cutting. The knives that I have that have a functional hole have it positioned on the blade such that it is not over the cutting edge.
@xKaidoh3 жыл бұрын
The price, while it seems high, seems to be on track with current prices especially when considering the prices of Medfords and CRKs.
@NickShabazz3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. And in this case, it's a bit different for that price.
@franksalem85803 жыл бұрын
I own the AD20 and the MG AD20 and love them both. Good video, Nick.
@thomaschainey32303 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. Love Demko designs. Only have Cold Steel Demko designs knifes but maybe one day I will get a real Demko as they all are awasome. I to am a Demko & Cold Steel Demko knife fan boy & did not think I would have been before I tried the knives. Just do it if anyone is on the fence as you will be pleasently surprised.
@TheModernNeanderthal3 жыл бұрын
The thing I love about it is the fact that you have this big burly knife with so much fidget factor, it’s great. Also, I know 20CV is all the rage but I ordered mine in 3V (also just ordered another 3V), it just fits the personality of the knife better IMO
@Louzahsol3 жыл бұрын
We really need cold steel versions of these
@alexanderbertallo19953 жыл бұрын
A Masterpiece... Thanks for this awesome review!
@azhawk5163 жыл бұрын
Totally agree on all points. I love the AD20.
@WD-414693 жыл бұрын
Half of these comments say 3 weeks ago?
@SpaceDave30003 жыл бұрын
Patrons get early access.
@alisuperhornet3 жыл бұрын
@@SpaceDave3000 Ah, thanks for the explanation
@GaboonViper67 Жыл бұрын
How did you know that 2 years ago?
@kbd13-n9c3 жыл бұрын
And now Dekmo is going to bring them to a production line, well the AD20.5 anyway. Slightly smaller knife, knife steel isn't as good, grivory handles, but still $150 vs $425+ is a gigantic difference.
@freedomvan29703 жыл бұрын
I haven’t held one, but I can tell these are amazing knives. For Nick to gush on them though, kind of feels like my boss buying a 3/4 Diesel pickup when he doesn’t tow anything and kept his 20 yr old GMC 1/2 ton for valuing dirt for his yard. His $70k ride is his daily for his Platinum interior creature comforts. No hate, but not really the best purpose serving choice.
@joeallen23543 жыл бұрын
Its not really fair to say the thick tip is bad. Sure, some people will regard it as bad but others will see it as an advantage. This is especially true for the knifes target market.
@yoniudkoff35773 жыл бұрын
" you can get a reverse grip on there, if you feel thats your life situation." lol!!!
@dm36394 жыл бұрын
This knife on bearings is like a Jeep Rubicon on race tires. Most owners would probably not notice a difference since most Jeeps go to the store 10000x More often than the trail and most Demkos are idly flicked open and closed 10000x more than they are put too "hard use", but it still runs counter to the entire projected utility of the product.
@Sonytran73 жыл бұрын
D M the bearings vs washers argument remains one of the most pointless ones. You will most likely break the pivot before you put enough force to make the bearings fail. Bearings gunk up eventually but even with water to wash out the bearings(at the moment of use) it will retain enough lubricant to be able to continue functioning.
@alexanderbertallo19953 жыл бұрын
I would prefer phosphor bronze aswell... it would "just" make more sence, and while these are customs or mid-techs of some sort: if a knife maker can make washers work right, like for example Rick Hinderer, you proof that you have the tight tollerances that you could (IMHO should) expect from a knife at this price point...
@NathanKrick3 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderbertallo1995 Demko should probably pay royalties to Rick Hinderer to put the tri-way pivot on these knives. For anyone using it as a true hard use knife, washers will be better. For people who will primarily use it as a fidget toy, bearings make it more fidgetable.
@ryanfinco68492 жыл бұрын
Demko's Triad lock is the strongest folding lock in the world without question. Andrew has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to engineering. A custom AD10 is a wonderful thing, and there's video of Andrew hanging weight on the handle with the blade clamped. He stops at 800 lbs because he ran out of weights.
@wegren13 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the CS version, for sure!
@skycorrigan65113 жыл бұрын
I, somehow, managed to find a full TI AD20 on the secondary market. I am so damn excited
@Lion_Hamza6 ай бұрын
I really want one in Titanium (AD-20/20s) Mr.Shabaaz can you help!to buy one?
@srs-bznss2 жыл бұрын
"You can also get a reverse grip on it if you feel like that's your uh...your life situation." Haha love it
@Jrtowns13 жыл бұрын
With that whole in the blade it looks like it’s prime for a spyderco collaboration. Shark 🦈 lock and a spydie 🕷 hole.
@sphill_edc4 жыл бұрын
Got one coming this week. I’m stoked.
@The4cp3 жыл бұрын
Love these. I hope there's a cold steel version. Plus it would be the ultimate faith in the new company.
@priority23 жыл бұрын
Great review as always Nick. BTW, I think the lock bar is hardened steel on both models :)
@austinmccarty3244 Жыл бұрын
Does anywhere know where I can purchase one of these knives? This would be my grail knife. Seems like not one is available to sell on planet Earth
@tonysmith90613 жыл бұрын
The jimping on the shark lock is unpleasantly sharp on mine. It kills the fidget factor. Disappointingly, It is like playing with 80 grit sandpaper. Agree 100% with your other thoughts.
@alisuperhornet3 жыл бұрын
Did you post then take down this video? some comments are from 3 weeks ago and claim they managed to order one after seeing this 🤔
@NickShabazz3 жыл бұрын
Patrons often get previews of gems.
@alisuperhornet3 жыл бұрын
@@NickShabazz I see, makes sense. Thanks
@jeremynedrow70033 жыл бұрын
I love the ad20 i just can't afford one.I had to substitute it for the ad15 .Dont get me wrong i love my ad 15 but the ad 20 is amazing.
@josepholson35392 жыл бұрын
Question is AD-20 or Grimsmo Norseman?
@Mike_Pedals3 жыл бұрын
yep i bought one on DLT as soon as i saw them, they were all gone soon after. Kinda wish i would've gotten one of the crazy colored ones though, i went with boring black. regardless of size best knife of 2020. Also I the knife doesn't feel that overly heavy to me. It doesn't try to pull my pants off at all and sometimes i even forget it's in my pocket.
@Heizenberg323 жыл бұрын
Loving the guest outro by Kevin Cleary
@IanG662 жыл бұрын
Nick, no one, and not you had mentioned that the clips on these suck! What's with that huge unsightly design? What happened to the esthetic, low profile ones? Cold Steel wasn't known for their discreet clips either - but for the money, these should be a bit more understated perhaps?
@theallix3 жыл бұрын
That exposed tang makes the Shirogorov Ne0n look like child's play
@ninemimesleft3 жыл бұрын
I'm excited for the cold steel version!
@matthewlangley55652 жыл бұрын
They have them in Aus10a for $150 on WMK.
@RooRguy273 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to own this knife
@bani_niba3 жыл бұрын
The Shark lock on a smaller knife, such as the American Lawman, would be fantastic.
@anotherknafguy36793 жыл бұрын
This is the way.
@joshuacole11733 жыл бұрын
Would love to get my hands on one of them... having them sold out everywhere makes it about impossible! Let me know when you would consider letting go of one! 😉
@austinmccarty3244 Жыл бұрын
This looks to be the greatest folding knife ever put into production. It sucks it’s sold out and don’t appear to be to have any more production runs
@Fablades3 жыл бұрын
Interesting innovations!
@Haveaknifeday732 жыл бұрын
Great review- Way to much money - Id really like to see the blade more refined and higher end materials for the handles for that kind of money- ridiculous weight and money- hope they improve
@AggroSamurai2 ай бұрын
The premium on the shark lock seems greedy. Especially considering it was inspired by the superlock to which its inventor purposefully did not patent. Insulin in America vibes
@leotam33723 жыл бұрын
I want to see a photo of a well used ad10/15/20 !
@gmotionedc54123 жыл бұрын
Love my green one💚
@rlanger31083 жыл бұрын
Cold steel please. I need one. Please.
@ninemimesleft3 жыл бұрын
I bet you'd like his air lite cold steel knives.
@mosherogoff12523 жыл бұрын
how about a Spyderco Manix 2 or Manix XL?
@wg85613 жыл бұрын
I actually like the G10 version better. The blue scales look great.
@macgyverbryan13773 жыл бұрын
Size comparison Delica, more like a Dragon fly near the AD 20. Well/over built knife.
@eskee13 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie this video made me cry because it reminds me of the cold steel prolite I think and that just reminds me of that Especial Espada on the give-way I ain't never did get... and I been really upset cause I felt like I got tricked
@SpaceDave30003 жыл бұрын
Love the lock, hate the price. I'll wait for the CS version.
@edwardklein56923 жыл бұрын
Those are cool knives!!
@raymondwilliams26093 жыл бұрын
Super review Nick, nobody need say anymore. 🤗❤️🤪
@Baaddu3 жыл бұрын
I would get one for my collection but too thick and heavy for my EDC
@AhmadRiyal3 жыл бұрын
Cant want for you to checkout the ad20.5. Everything u love here but smaller and thinner and cheaper
@alisuperhornet3 жыл бұрын
Managed to score a G10 one in 3V from knifecenter today! Unfortunately without the thumb hole/cutout though :(
@alisuperhornet3 жыл бұрын
aaaanddd it was seized by Canadian customs as a "gravity knife"...🤦♂️ In other words they stole it
@qdp033 жыл бұрын
@@alisuperhornet Did you end up getting it??
@alisuperhornet3 жыл бұрын
@@qdp03 no, got a letter from customs that they decided to confiscate it... Fkn thieves
@leotam33723 жыл бұрын
@@alisuperhornet do you just lose the knife and money?!
@alisuperhornet3 жыл бұрын
@@leotam3372 I sure did, and still mad about it 😣
@thomaslanders62443 жыл бұрын
Coming next MT DOC and Socom Elite
@MetalsForBrunch3 жыл бұрын
My grail knife. Going to sell all my frame locks to fund for one one day.
@poopagore3 жыл бұрын
I wanna see the guy who played the mountain in GOT hold that lol probably would look like a normal sized knife
@joeallen23543 жыл бұрын
In his hand it would look like a lady bug in a normal sized persons hand.
@TJB15103 жыл бұрын
CAN'T FIND ONE ANYWHERE.....ARE THEY STILL MAKING THEM?
@NickShabazz3 жыл бұрын
They are!
@TJB15103 жыл бұрын
@@NickShabazz WHAT'S THE LINK?
@TJB15103 жыл бұрын
knifejoy.com/demko-knives-mg20-no-hole-3v-blade-black-g10-shark-lock/ I told them to e-mail me when it is avalible. I like the one with no hole.
@tomfury62763 жыл бұрын
How much?
@mybaddadventures1443 жыл бұрын
You said crkt shark need a link all I can find is 2.5s
@azraelsblade3 жыл бұрын
It seems comparable to Snecx’s Super-Lock
@SrulDog3 жыл бұрын
The lawyer in me demands I point out that its impossible to not let the quality control of the knife you received effect your review. After all, that's the knife you're reviewing. If all of the knifes they send out have some problem, buy they send you a perfect one, then you don't know of the problem affecting all the others. Still love your reviews though.
@Camelotsmoon3 жыл бұрын
If you're a benchmade bugout guy, I recommend the titanium version of this guy to carry.
@mickkeim41423 жыл бұрын
Yep..a little spendy for my blood., by a long shot. But I’m glad you really, really like it Nick, even if you don’t know why.
@orange0103 жыл бұрын
It's a gem
@deanalbertson72033 жыл бұрын
I think I will stick with the PM2.
@WillEDC3 жыл бұрын
So I guess another 5 years until we see the AD-25
@azrael_war_schon_vergeben68103 жыл бұрын
At this point I can just start carrying my Böker fixed blades. They are probably lighter.
@modofatak3 жыл бұрын
This, exactly. Don’t buy a folder to do fixed blade jobs, IMO. I mean...this IS cool, but cool alone isn’t worth $600 and unilaterally-sagged pants
@TKevinBlanc3 жыл бұрын
@@modofatak Just carry two. Bilateral sagging is completely acceptable.
@hohanrodanrodan96243 жыл бұрын
TK B word, g.
@nobodysreview61372 жыл бұрын
Give us a 5.5 inch blade version. Ditch the hole i the blade.
@KatanaKamisama3 жыл бұрын
I want a counter for how many times Nick says "Thick".
@samuelrichardsonmcgravyber45593 жыл бұрын
That’s one badass knife
@Dont_Poke_The_Bear3 жыл бұрын
Nick please talk the Demkos into doing a law man-sized version...