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

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!

I really like this knife. I've seen some complaints from other people:"It's hard to open" Yes, it is. TheDouk-Douk has a strong backspring and lack of a nail tick that took some getting used to. I eventually stumbled on a change of technique that makes opening and closing a breeze. Don't move the blade. Hold the blade still and move the handle. With most folding knives, I move the blade while holding the handle still. With the Doouk-Douk (and the Squirrel) I do the reverse."It's dangerous. You could cut yourself." If you own a knife that you can't cut yourself on if you're careless, then you need to sharpen your knife. Learn to be careful."It doesn't have a locking blade." True. If you need a locking blade, don't buy this knife. Or most of the other folding knives out there. The Opinel is a nice choice if the strong backspring and lack of a lock on the Douk-Douk bother you. So is the Solingen K55 Both have simple locking mechanisms and neither has a backspring."It's not sharp enough out of the box" I've never seen a knife with more than a few reviews that does not include this complaint. It's sharp. It's not being sold as "shave-ready". If you need it sharper, then sharpen it. Problem solved."It's simple and cheaply made" Yes. That's why it doesn't cost much. If you want a beautiful $400 piece of pocket jewelry that has a cutting edge, don't buy this knife. For those of us who love it, the simplicity is a huge part of its charm.

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.