Demko FREEREIGN, The Burly Bushcrafter - Comprehensive Review

Demko Knives FreeReign
https://demkoknives.com/collections/fixed-blades
MSRP $149.99

Specifications
OAL 9 3/4” – 247.65mm
Handle Length 4 5/8” – 117.47mm
Blade Length 5” – 127mm
Blade Height 1 1/4” – 31.75mm
Blade Thickness 3/16” – 4.76mm
Blade Steel AUS10A 60 HRC
Handle material Kraton

Design
Drop point / American Tanto
Full tang with over mould handle and protruding 1/8” pommel
High sabre with secondary bevel - .030” thick above cutting edge
Handles are flat on the sides to prevent rolling in the hand
Stainless steel lanyard tube
Manufactured in Taiwan

Sheath
Can be dismantled for maintenance
Ambidextrous
Nylon sheath panels to reduce scratching of the blade
Grivory frame for strength and rigidity
Removeable nylon belt loop with dome snap
Retention strap with dome snap

Options
Drop Point:
Grey Handle with Grey / Black sheath
Blue Handle with Blue / Black sheath
Tanto:
OD Green handle with OD Green / Black sheath
Black Handle with Black / Grey sheath
 
About Demko Knives
"If you can't depend on your knife, what good is the knife."
- Andrew Demko

Demko Knives owner and founder, Andrew Demko, first began forging chisels in 1988, when he was in the seventh grade. He instantly realized this was his passion and began forging knives almost immediately. Like so many bladesmiths, Andrew began his journey from his garage, hammering out blade shapes and sharpening them on a small but manageable grinder.

While pursuing his dream, Andrews passion for engineering and attention to detail was noticed by Cold Steel. With Cold Steel, Andrew went on to engineer some of the most innovative, strongest locking mechanisms in the industry. The legendary Tri-Ad Lock, the Scorpion Lock, and most recently, a one-handed operator's dream, The Shark Lock.

Since the sale of Cold Steel, Andrew has grown his business to include his brother John Demko. John brings expertise to custom manufacturing, sales and fabrication.

Also joining the team is long-time friend and fellow knife maker, Mike Wallace.

Both John and Mikes knife designs are being manufactured and distributed throughout the industry.