Knife, Folding Blade, Douk Douk, Large, Not Stainless, Blade 80 x 3.0mm, Overall 200mm, 70gms, #709301
Description
Douk Douk
The functional and durable Douk-Douk developed into an icon of knife design in the last century. Originally developed in 1928 for the French colonies in Africa and Asia, this knife has been numerously copied but the originals offered here have unmistakable characteristics. The handle scales of folded seam gunmetal plate have a convex form so that they sit better in the hand. Embossed with the symbol of the shaman for luck. To avoid injuries, the strong XC48 steel spring can also be latched in the middle position when folding the blade. The blade is decorated with ornamental patterns, hardness 53 HRC. Made by the 4th generation of Pierre Cognet in the French knife metropolis of Thiers.
Blade made of XC70 carbon steel , not stainless. Blackened metal handle.