Douk-Douk Knives Folder With Douk-Douk artwork Made in France

Amazing knife that is humble, simple, old fashioned, but extremely capable and easy to carry. Ridiculously thin and light for its blade profile. Not made of super steel but also costs less than $25 and can be sharpened on the bottom of a plate for crying out loud. Blade profile and carbon steel hones to a shaving sharp edge super easily. Fit and finish and factory edge may not be as good as your $500 Sebenza, but can be easily fixed in minutes with little effort. Cheap enough to beat on without worry and very, very durable. Those that understand the Douk-Douk and it’s role in pocket knife history and continued present day utility are in for a treat. In my humble opinion, this is the best and most interesting EDC out there under $25. Cuts like a straight razor, tough as nails, with an amazing legacy. Put your pretentious notions aside and just buy a Douk-Douk... you will be pleasantly surprised!

Great traditional pocket knife! No bells or whistles, just a sturdy, sharp blade. Sure, it has the caché of being an exotic French design that was influenced by Polynesia, and then gained popularity in France's African colonies, and was the go-to pocket knife for the Légion Étrangère, But at heart it is a just a great all around user of a pocket knife, as adept at opening mail and slicing a sandwich as it is lopping a small branch, whittling a walking stick etc... Came out of the wrapper with a nice fit and finish and a sharp utility edge.

At first I thought it was just a cheap historic knife, but it's actually really nice! Tight mechanism, carbon steel blade, it's lightweight, it looks nice, and I love the cute little Douk-Douk engraving! It's so nice that I think I might even buy the larger model!

This knife is constructed way out of proportion compared to its price. It is solid, has a very strong back spring, easy to sharpen and holds an edge for a long time. Has an adequate edge upon delivery. Glad I purchased this one. Well worth the money. Only con is that is doesn't have a lock, but the strong back spring makes up for that. Highly recommend.

I won't reiterate the generally accurate comments made by other reviewers, who give a good technical description of this interesting all metal classic pocket knife. For it's time one of the lightest and most capable available. It's heavy but nonlocking 2 position slip joint should prevent the blade from closing under normal work and cutting stresses. But I wouldn't bet on it, and any user who wants to keep all of his fingers should keep them away from the blade slot while using it. The slip joint has a heavy draw weight to provide some level of safety, which it does. But it also causes the sharp blade to snap shut with guillotine force. In fact, the most dangerous operation is closing it. Make sure your fingers are nowhere near the slot as you do so, since the blade is light and slippery and lacks a thumbnail nick, so it can easily get away, especially if one's fingers are wet or greasy. An exotic collector's item at an economical price that can function well as a utility knife or emergency weapon for those using the proper precautions. However the Mercator K55K "Kriegsmarine Cat Knife" of the same vintage with it's strong, fully locking blade is a much better choice for serious use and even compares well in size, flatness and weight (as does the Douk Douk) to modern knives. It doesn't look quite as cool as this one however. At their respective prices neither can be beat as a bargain price collector's item.

I’m familiar with this brand from many years ago. Simple, basic, efficient, robust; in other words, a traditional French pocket knife. Be warned that there is no nail-nick, and the backspring is fierce. Carbon steel can take a scary edge (but will rust without proper care).

I bought this on a lark, and didn't know what to expect of it. This knife delivered that... The knife will cut things. Not the easiest knife to sharpen, but also holds that edge pretty well. One thing no one will *ever* need to worry about is for this knife to Accidentally open or close. The hinge is very sturdy and stiff, with a mid-point "stop" one must overcome in order to open the blade fully; and there's even a clasp that can cover the tip of the blade when it is closed up. Very safe design. It also is a heck of a bottle opener. I have used the flat side of either end of this handle to prise open a couple of bottles, and so far have not dinged or gouged the handle. Good, safe, not-quite Swiss-Army useful, multi-tasker knife for EDC.

Douk Douk! This knife rocks the kasbah! This one of the toughest and most useful knives I have ever bought. I own a good number of quality, American made traditional folding knives for comparison. This knife is in my top 5 favorites for functionality, appearance, and flat out mojo. The knife has a very cool history - check it out. The knife is 4.25" closed and very slim - makes for a good sized knife that is easy to carry. The carbon steel blade can be sharpened to a razor edge. This is a slip joint knife, not a friction knife. The back spring is very strong - the blade snaps open with authority and stays in place. There is no play or wobble in the blade when open. The blade has a half stop for safe closing. This knife is very strong and durable despite its simplicity. The finish details of this knife may seem crude compared to typical production folding knives. But there is nothing lacking with respect to quality and function - this knife is fit for duty. The carbon steel does require a little extra attention to prevent rust. This not a negative, but something to be aware of if you've never owned a knife with carbon steel. This very good steel - its very strong and easy to sharpen. The blade will oxidize and show patina over time - that's just the simple beauty of this knife. This knife is a great tool, a cool conversation piece, and with care could be an heirloom. I believe Race Bannon would carry one of these.