Does anyone edc a douk douk?

My basic original Douk-Douk arrived Thursday and I thought others would like some comparison pics. It is comparable in size and function to the Mercator standard size and the Opinel N°9. Blade about 3.5" long and 3.5mm thick. It weighs 2.4oz or 69g. It is both rougher and finer than I expected, depending on what part of the knife one is looking at. The grind is nice and the etching is clean. Like the Opinel, it does not come shaving sharp but quickly tuned up on a stone and strop. The bail does not easily swivel. There are some errant grooves left from scoring the steel in manufacture, but it is a truly manufactured knife--made by hand--and it will only get more scored and scratched and downright beat up as I use it on the farm. The walk and talk is more like lumber and shout: The Douk-Douk opens and closes like a bear trap. You will not accidentally deploy this blade!

I recommend buying the Douk-Douk not only for its collector interest (heritage and design), but for its price ($29.80 including tax and shipping on Amazon) and utility. This is an easy carrying knife that will cut. It will serve most people in most circumstances. I suspect it will strike a firesteel. It will not accidentally close on you. It will not offend the hoi polloi or get you arrested in most American locales. It is inexpensive. It will impress your friends who like knives. It will not make you cry when you lose it or cause regret when you give it away or your ex absconds with it. Your puppy will not likely chew the handle (unlike the Opinel).

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In addition to the above, I highly recommend keeping oil on the joint. After only twenty four hours, it became gritty. One drop has made it smooth again.

I also added a brass hook to the bail. It hangs vertical in my pocket this way.

Cocorico, mes amis!

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Z Zieg Many thanks for your thoughts and observations, very much agree. The DD is one of those knives that IF you were forced to have just one knife (for a bit...) it would both do the job and please the owner, certainly has a lot of appeal. You're right about oiling the joint regularly, they seem to have a feal thirst for it, suppose it's due to the all steel construction? No liners or lazy brass...;)
 
Will Power said:
Z Zieg Many thanks for your thoughts and observations, very much agree. The DD is one of those knives that IF you were forced to have just one knife (for a bit...) it would both do the job and please the owner, certainly has a lot of appeal. You're right about oiling the joint regularly, they seem to have a feal thirst for it, suppose it's due to the all steel construction? No liners or lazy brass...;)
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Here in bone-dry Colorado, even rocks evaporate.

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i carry one as a summer knife , it's so thin ,barely unnoticeable , it cuts very well! mine is a basic one, it's worn out a bit, and it's my second one (first one fell off my pocket while riding a motorbike on my birthday, i immediately bought a new one then!) . steel doesn't appear so soft to me, it is more like opinel range (with an even better edge!)
 
It arrived yesterday! Think I'm turning Fanboy :p The small stainless 9cm matched with its carbon progenitor (rather tricky to photo, excuse the poverty) For an inexpensive, functional knife with heritage this is really impressive: easy enough to open, harder to shut (as it should be) even has 'talk', no play, centred, genius simplicity of construction and now in stainless/chrome, more practical for some of my uses. Any critique? Well, it arrived not sharp, they must be employing American cutlers that day;):D but the DMT aligner soon had it screaming, very nice edge indeed.

Completely satisfied :)

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Will Power said:
It arrived yesterday! Think I'm turning Fanboy :p The small stainless 9cm matched with its carbon progenitor (rather tricky to photo, excuse the poverty) For an inexpensive, functional knife with heritage this is really impressive: easy enough to open, harder to shut (as it should be) even has 'talk', no play, centred, genius simplicity of construction and now in stainless/chrome, more practical for some of my uses. Any critique? Well, it arrived not sharp, they must be employing American cutlers that day;):D but the DMT aligner soon had it screaming, very nice edge indeed.

Completely satisfied :)

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I agree. The edge on mine was quite dull. I rather like the smaller version in your picture. Maybe another purchase in my future?

Had to leave my Douk-Douk at home while I travel. Opinel N°6 in the pocket for the next week.

Zieg
 
Will Power said:
It arrived yesterday! Think I'm turning Fanboy :p The small stainless 9cm matched with its carbon progenitor (rather tricky to photo, excuse the poverty) For an inexpensive, functional knife with heritage this is really impressive: easy enough to open, harder to shut (as it should be) even has 'talk', no play, centred, genius simplicity of construction and now in stainless/chrome, more practical for some of my uses. Any critique? Well, it arrived not sharp, they must be employing American cutlers that day;):D but the DMT aligner soon had it screaming, very nice edge indeed.

Completely satisfied :)

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I hadn't found one with a stainless handle AND a 14C28N blade. That's a keeper.

Mine have all arrived "working sharp," but the worst part was the tips. They give Case a run for their money when rounding off a tip. Certainly not a deal breaker, just adds an extra step, especially when buying them as a gift.
 
oldmanwilly oldmanwilly Uh uh, must've expressed myself wrongly, 14C28N blade yes but chromed handle. Well, it's still pretty rust (patina..) proof :D

Found the tips very pointy on these 9cm ones. Now it's sharpened I notice it makes a very credible food prep knife, a paring sort. Chopped some veggies to go with a Salmon piece and sliced garlic & sweet peepers very fine for a salad, really good in the hand despite the slimness.
 
Will Power said:
The Zieg The Zieg The small DD is great, strongly recommend one and since you like the Opinel No.6 (so do I) you'll be very pleased with it, idea travelling companion too.
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Keep in mind that I usually prefer a larger knife: Opinel N°10 is my usual, but I also will carry and use a Buck 110, a Cold Steel Eland, or a puukko. This little Opinel N°6 (and I considered just the N°5) is only for the urban getaway. So this means I am now saving up for the Douk-Douk GÉANT!! 😏

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Will Power said:
oldmanwilly oldmanwilly Uh uh, must've expressed myself wrongly, 14C28N blade yes but chromed handle. Well, it's still pretty rust (patina..) proof :D

Found the tips very pointy on these 9cm ones. Now it's sharpened I notice it makes a very credible food prep knife, a paring sort. Chopped some veggies to go with a Salmon piece and sliced garlic & sweet peepers very fine for a salad, really good in the hand despite the slimness.
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10-4, thanks for clarifying. Indeed, I love to use mine in the kitchen. Absolutely wicked at slicing.
 
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