Douk-Douk

Canada's Source for Douk-Douk Knives

Proven Utility Since 1929

The Douk Douk is a French made slipjoint folder forged for colonial trade and field use. First produced by M C Cognet in Thiers, France, it was designed as an affordable, durable knife for working class users across Oceania, North Africa, and beyond. Its ferro blackened steel handle features the acid etched image of the Melanesian spirit god Douk Douk — a symbol of chaos, healing, and justice. Still handmade using traditional methods, this knife remains a benchmark in minimalist design and hard use reliability.

Purpose Built for Simplicity and Strength

Constructed from just six parts — blade, handle, backspring, bail, and two rivets — the Douk Douk is a masterclass in functional design. The carbon steel blade holds a keen edge and sharpens easily in the field. Its Turkish clip profile excels at slicing, carving, and utility work. A strong backspring provides bias toward open, closed, and ninety degree positions, helping prevent accidental closure during use. With no liners, no lock, and no gimmicks, it is a knife that earns its place through performance alone.

Field Ready Features and Global Legacy

Weighing just seventy grams and measuring two hundred millimeters open, the Douk Douk folds to a slim one hundred millimeters for pocket or pack carry. Its flat profile suits tool rolls, belt kits, and urban everyday carry alike. Originally used by French Foreign Legion troops and colonial workers, it became the unofficial pocket knife of Algeria by 1939. Today, it is still made in Thiers by the Cognet family — with variants like the El Baraka, Tiki, and Squirrel honoring its global reach. Whether you are slicing cheese or carving tent stakes, the Douk Douk delivers timeless utility with zero excess.