Gear Review: Demko Nano Shark Folding Knife By Luke Causey
Tough, durable, and pocketable are the key words when describing the new Nano Shark from Demko Knives. This little knife is a tank, and about as easy to have on you as a pair of socks. The Nano is the smallest in Demko’s Shark line, all of which are based around the company’s Shark-Lock mechanism. The knife is bred for utility, and for a smaller blade, it punches well above its weight (and size).
The Demko Nano Shark arrives in a plastic slip case that makes a great container for a small pocket survival kit or those random gun parts that get lost in the bottom of your range bag. Mine’s currently in service as a battery box, stuffed with 10 CR123 batteries in my shooting gear. It also comes with two pocket clips.
Out of the package, it’s set up for right-handed carry with a deep-carry clip. Since the handle shape must take advantage of every bit of real estate, the clip isn’t reversible. For the southpaws, weirdos, and witches, the Nano ships with a second pocket clip that users can install on the other side of the knife.
The blade is CPM20CV stainless steel. This steel features long-wearing durability and exceptional corrosion resistance. It’ll handle moisture, rain, and most any other gunk just fine. Demko says the Nano’s blade is 3.4mm thick, which translates in Freedom Units to just a hair over 1/8 inch. Opened up, the whole package measures 5.875” long. The blade to handle ratio is slightly in favor of the handle, which is preferable with a shorter blade. I have an average sized hand, and I can get a full grip on it just fine.
