Douk-Douk Le Tiki Folder - Black Blade

French Working Folder

The Douk-Douk Le Tiki is a thin, plain pocket knife built for everyday cutting jobs: opening boxes, trimming cord, slicing food at camp. Its 3.5 inch carbon steel blade folds into a slim steel handle that drops into a pocket without bulk. The Douk-Douk pattern was carried by the French Army and French Foreign Legion for decades and has been well known across former French colonies for more than 70 years. This version pairs the black blade with a silver handle carrying the Tiki figure on the front.

Features

• Ferro-Blackened Carbon Steel Blade — The 3.5 inch (8.9 cm) carbon steel blade has a black ferro-blackened finish, a darkened surface treatment applied to the steel itself.
• Slip-Joint Mechanism — A spring holds the blade open or closed under tension, but it does not lock, so keep your fingers clear of the edge when you cut.
• Folded Steel Handle — The handle is a single sheet of steel folded around the blade, which keeps the knife thin and leaves little to come loose.
• Silver Handle Finish — A bright silver finish on the handle contrasts with the black blade.
• Tiki Artwork — The front of the handle is stamped with the Tiki figure that gives the knife its name.
• Bail Loop — A small wire loop at the butt lets you attach a lanyard or cord so the knife is harder to lose.
• Compact Closed Length — The knife measures 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) closed, a size that rides easily in a trouser or jacket pocket.
• Riveted Construction — Exposed rivets at the pivot and the butt hold the blade and bail in place.

Build And Care

Everything here is steel: a carbon steel blade, a folded steel handle and a steel bail. Carbon steel takes a keen edge and is easy to resharpen, but it can rust if left wet, so wipe the blade dry after use and give it a light coat of oil now and then. Because the slip-joint does not lock, the Le Tiki is meant for slicing and light cutting rather than prying or hard stabbing work.