In laying the foundations for the American brand Demko Knives, the elder of the Demko brothers, Andrew, played a pivotal role. Andrew Demko has been immersed in the world of knives since his youth, turning an initial passion into a full-time pursuit. He gained recognition as an exceptionally talented and innovative designer for the well-known American brand, Cold Steel. For this brand, the older Demko brother designed one of the most durable folding knife locks: the Tri-Ad-Lock. When the paths between Cold Steel and Andrew diverged due to a change in ownership, Andrew decided to chart his own course. Thus began the story of Demko Knives, a venture where, from the very beginning, an integral participant in the project was not only the brand's founder but also the younger of the Demko brothers, John. In a slightly later phase, a friend and knifemaker, Mike Wallace, also joined this undertaking.
As part of Demko Knives, Andrew Demko designed two remarkable locks: the Scorpion Lock and the incredibly popular Shark Lock, implemented in folding knives from the AD20 series and others.
AD Series folders (A – Andrew D – Demko)
With the introduction of the Shark Lock, folding knives featuring this innovative lock took center stage. Notable among them are:
- MG AD20 – Machine Ground AD20. USA-made machine-ground folders, exceptionally rare and coveted in the collector’s world.
- MG AD20s – An evolution of the earlier MGAD20, the “S” version – Slim, maintains solidity but is subtly slimmed down compared to its predecessor. Highly desirable and rarely found among Demko Knives dealers.
- HG AD22, HG AD20, HG AD20 Compact, HG AD10M – HG – Hand Ground. Knives with blades hand-ground, custom-made primarily available during major U.S. knife shows: Blade Show and Nashville Custom Knife Show.
- MG AD20I – “I” – International version, featuring a full-thickness blade and handle but with a blade from an Italian subcontractor. The “I” version aims to enhance availability and introduce European-produced steel options to the AD20 series.
- AD20.5 – a smaller production version of AD series knives produced in Taiwan by a subcontractor of Demko Knives.
- Shark Cub – a smaller production folder also crafted in Taiwan.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point 3V Shark Lock Smooth Titanium
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point 3V Shark Lock Smooth Titanium Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives, a company run by the brothers Demko, Andrew and John offer production versions of the AD series knives, in the form of the AD20.5 line, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, patented type of Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point 3V Shark Lock Smooth Titanium has clip point blade made of American CPM 3V steel (stonewash finish), a smooth titanium handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot AUS10A DLC Shark Lock Black Grivory Folding Knife Folder
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot AUS10A DLC Shark Lock Black Grivory Folding Knife Folder is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot AUS10A DLC Shark Lock Black Grivory Folding Knife Folder has shark foot (sheepsfoot) blade made of Japanese AUS10A stainless steel with black DLC coating and an black grivory handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot AUS10A DLC Shark Lock Orange Grivory Folding Knife Folder
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot AUS10A DLC Shark Lock Orange Grivory Folding Knife Folder is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot AUS10A DLC Shark Lock Orange Grivory Folding Knife Folder has shark foot (sheepsfoot) blade made of Japanese AUS10A stainless steel with black DLC coating and an orange grivory handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point AUS10A Shark Lock Gray Grivory Folding Knife Folder
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point AUS10A Shark Lock Gray Grivory Folding Knife Folder is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point AUS10A Shark Lock Gray Grivory Folding Knife Folder has clip point blade made of Japanese AUS10A stainless steel, finished in a stonewash style, a gray grivory handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Digi Camo G10
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Digi Camo G10 Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Digi Camo G10 Folding Knife has clip point blade made of CPM S35VN stainless steel with stonewash, G10 handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Carbon Fiber
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Carbon Fiber Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Carbon Fiber Folding Knife has clip point blade made of CPM S35VN stainless steel with stonewash, CF handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Digi Camo G10
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Natural G10 Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Digi Camo G10 Folding Knife has shark foot (sheepsfoot) blade made of CPM S35VN stainless steel with stonewash, G10 handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Coyote Tan G10
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Coyote Tan G10 Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Coyote Tan G10 Folding Knife has shark foot (sheepsfoot) blade made of CPM S35VN stainless steel with stonewash, G10 handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Black G10
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Black G10 Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot S35VN Shark Lock Black G10 Folding Knife has shark foot (sheepsfoot) blade made of CPM S35VN stainless steel with stonewash, black G10 handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Black G10
Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Black G10 Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives offers production versions of its knives from the AD20.5 series, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, exclusive Shark Lock™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Clip Point S35VN Shark Lock Black G10 Folding Knife has clip point blade made of CPM S35VN stainless steel with stonewash, black G10 handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot 3V Shark Lock Textured Titanium
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot 3V Shark Lock Textured Titanium Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives, a company run by the brothers Demko, Andrew and John offer production versions of the AD series knives, in the form of the AD20.5 line, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, patented type of Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot 3V Shark Lock Textured Titanium has shark foot (sheepsfoot) blade made of American CPM 3V steel (stonewash finish), a smooth titanium handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot 3V Shark Lock Smooth Titanium
Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot 3V Shark Lock Smooth Titanium Folding Knife is a project of American knifemaker Andrew Demko.
Andrew Demko is a creator appreciated for the projects of innovative locks in folding knives and a manufacturer of custom knives. His products are characterized by above-average durability and creativity. Since 2021, Demko Knives, a company run by the brothers Demko, Andrew and John offer production versions of the AD series knives, in the form of the AD20.5 line, equipped with the latest, extremely durable, patented type of Shark Lock ™ mechanism.
Presented Demko Knives AD20.5 Shark Foot 3V Shark Lock Smooth Titanium has clip point blade made of American CPM 3V steel (stonewash finish), a smooth titanium handle and a Shark Lock ™ mechanism.