Douk-Douk Le Thiers Folding Knife

French Slip-Joint Folder

The Douk-Douk Le Thiers is a traditional French pocket knife made in Thiers, the country's best-known cutlery town. It pairs a 3 7/8 in clip-point blade with a slim, curved stainless steel handle. It suits everyday cutting jobs like opening packages, trimming cord and slicing food, and it is aimed at collectors and anyone who wants a classic European folder in the pocket.

Features

• Slip-Joint Mechanism — Spring tension holds the blade open and closed without a lock, which keeps the design simple and legal to carry in more places than many locking folders.
• Clip-Point Blade — The back of the blade is cut away toward the tip, giving a fine, controllable point for detail work alongside a long belly for slicing.
• Z70CD15 Stainless Steel — The French steel designation stamped on the bolster indicates roughly 0.70% carbon and 15% chromium, a combination chosen for corrosion resistance and an edge that is easy to resharpen.
• Full-Flat Grind — The blade tapers evenly from spine to edge across its whole height, which helps it slice cleanly through food and soft materials.
• Satin-Finished Blade — A brushed satin finish softens the look of the steel and hides light scratches from daily use.
• Stainless Steel Handle — The curved, brushed handle carries an etched logo and gives the knife a slim, uniform profile that rides easily in a pocket.
• Maker's Blade Stamp — The blade is marked "Le Thiers par P. Cognet," identifying the pattern and the cutler who made it.
• Practical Dimensions — The knife measures 5 1/8 in (130 mm) closed and about 9 in (229 mm) open.
• Gift Box Included — It comes in a black foam-lined box for storage or presentation.

Build And Origin

Douk-Douk knives are made in Thiers, France, and this model uses stainless steel for both blade and handle, so there is no wood or horn to dry out or crack. The non-locking slip joint opens with a nail and closes against its spring, the traditional French way of carrying a folding knife. At just over 5 in closed, it is a full-size pocket knife that still carries flat and light.