Douk Douk pocket knife small Reviews

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The legendary French pocket knife, made in Thiers by M C Cognet since 1929, the Douk Douk is a simple, affordable, utility pocket knife with a thin blade made from high carbon steel. The name 'Douk Douk' refers to Cognet's trade mark of a Melanesian shaman depicted on the side of the knife.
Both sizes of this slip joint folding knife have a fairly stiff backspring, the folded steel body is recessed so that the tapered blade can be pulled out between thumb and forefinger. Be sure to keep your fingers out of the way when closing the knife.
Douk Douks arrive well ground, but require an initial light honing to bring out the full potential of the blade.
This version has a 2⅝" blade and in the UK can be carried as a general purpose pocket knife without a specific reason.
Approximate Measurements:
Overal Length: 160mm (6.29")
Blade Length: 65mm (2.55")
Blade Width: 15mm (0.59")
Blade Thickness: Tapers down from 2mm (0.07")

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Posted 9 months ago

“A Douk Douk is what it is. Does what it does (NOT for the removal of noses…a la baraka) Never fails as it has so few components to fail. I’ve had many. Most used for slicing tough woody tobaccos. Most lost in various places around the world whilst preparing and smoking said tobaccos. This examples blade was very far off centre. Rearing against a scale. Scales easily bent back to where they should be. After finessing an edge appropriate to your task, a simple strop every morning along with your cutthroat will keep the little thing singing..”

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Posted 10 months ago

“I bought one of these from Workshop Heaven a few years ago and I've used it pretty much everyday since as I'm a gardener and a woodworker, so it gets a lot of use and now bears the patina of age! In terms of its utility, you can't beat it. The blade holds a good edge and is easy to sharpen. After years of use the simple spring mechanism is as good as it ever was. In terms of utility, it's superb because its slim profile makes it easy to slip into a pocket without filling it or being uncomfortable. Mine is attached to my front door key and a carabina so that the two things I need constantly are always together and I can hang them up if I need to. The patterning on the blade wore away after a while, but it now has a pattern all of its own, through use. The shaman on the handle will always remain though as it's embossed into the metal. It has become an old friend that I now find indispensable. I have bought them for my sons too and hope they will get a lifetime of use from them. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 1 year ago