← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
Demko AD20.5 vs GiantMouse ACE Nazca
Demko AD20.5 runs a 3.125″ clip point blade in CPM-20CV; GiantMouse ACE Nazca runs 3.15″ of clip point in Bohler M390. The Demko AD20.5 is the lighter of the two by 0.90 oz.
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- Demko AD20.5 · Clip Point3.125″ blade · 0.126″ spine · 3.6 oz · ~0.73″ tall (derived)
- GiantMouse ACE Nazca · Clip Point3.15″ blade · 0.138″ spine · 4.5 oz · ~0.74″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.126″
0.138″
| Spec | DemkoDemko AD20.5 | GiantMouseGiantMouse ACE Nazca |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.125″ | 3.15″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.126″ | 0.138″ |
| Overall length | 7.75″ | 7.48″ |
| Closed length | 4.5″ | — |
| Weight | 3.6 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Blade shape | Clip Point | Clip Point |
| Steel | CPM-20CV | Bohler M390 |
| Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Lock | Shark-Lock | Crossbar |
| Handle material | Carbon Fiber | Titanium |
| Country of origin | Taiwan | Italy |
| Price band | Premium | Premium |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
CPM-20CV
Crucible's answer to M390 and chemically near-identical to it. Superb edge retention and corrosion resistance, slow to sharpen.
Bohler M390
The steel that defined the premium tier. Mirror-capable, extremely wear resistant, and unhappy about lateral loads.