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M.C. COGNET

Douk-Douk Pocket Knife

$25

Description

Carried by explorers, adventurers and soldiers – namely the French Foreign Legion – since 1929, the Douk-Douk has proven itself from the Sahara desert to the Indochine jungle. There’s a reason this handy pocket knife is a legend. No gadgets, just tough, simple and unique.

  • Blade
    • Hand forged, high carbon steel 
    • Easily sharpened; can hold a razor’s edge
    • Signature acid engraved arabesques
    • Length 2.5 inches
  • Handle
    • Light and strong folded sheet metal
    • Stamped with “le douk-douk,” a Melanesian spirit incarnation
    • Lanyard loop
  • Lightweight / Slim - perfect for trouser pocket
  • Made in France

Size & Fit

  • Handle length: 3.8 inches (9.65 cm)
  • Folding blade length: 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)

Company Background

Since 1835 the family-run Cognet cutlery of Thiers, France, has been crafting knives that have served as indispensable tools in everything from empire building to labor, sport and recreation.