Re: DOUK-DOUK

Freudian Frog · **on:** September 10, 2008, 07:38:23 AM

There also seems to be an idea floating around of pinching the handles near the base of the knife blade to make it a fixed blade.

I don't think I'd do it but... anyone heard of this or wanna test it out for me?

Benner · **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2008, 11:20:56 AM

I am selling mine. Enough said.

I have heard about people making it a fixed blade as well. Would be very simple to do.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2008, 01:12:29 PM

I got to play with Ben's, and I've got to say I wasn't too impressed

, and Opinel's a much better knife imo

revolvergeek · **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2008, 07:47:28 PM

I have 4 Douk-Douks; one large, one medium and two large Squirrels. They take a very scary sharp edge easily, respond well to stroping on cardboard and disappear in a pocket. IMHO they are easier / more comfortable to carry than an Opinel, but the Opinels are more comfortable to use for a lot of cutting tasks. I find that the Douks tolerate the humidity down here (South Louisiana) better than Opinels do. I keep a No.8 Inox in my desk as a fruit knife, and some days it can be pretty stiff to open.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2009, 03:07:06 AM

I know this is an old thread, but I didn't see the need to start another one. I've yet to buy a Douk-Douk, but I will soon. These look great for a cheap legal self defense knife and they might work ok for utility cutting tasks as well.

Hey frog, did you ever buy one?

Here is a cool video on the Douk-Douk:

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Freudian Frog · **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2009, 03:14:11 AM

Yeah, I bought it in two sizes: medium and large (the middle two in the original image). It's nice how slim it is but the lack of a nail nick is a killer for me. I prefer my K55.

Just say the word.

Sean · **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2009, 03:17:25 AM

I have a couple of which I got from Lee Valley Tools.

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=55171&cat=1,51222

They are cheap, sharp, a good utility knife to stow away in a picnic basket or a
glove box maybe? Like most steel handled knives you have to be careful with it
with respect to grip. You also want to make sure your digits are all out of the
way when you close it the last bit because it does have some snap to that
backspring.

If budget is your concern it's a nice knife although I think I would opt for the
Opinel instead.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2009, 03:32:13 AM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on December 12, 2009, 03:14:11 AM

Yeah, I bought it in two sizes: medium and large (the middle two in the original image). It's nice how slim it is but the lack of a nail nick is a killer for me. I prefer my K55.

Just say the word.

Yes, you got me, I would really like one!

Anthony · **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2009, 04:09:37 AM

I've got a medium Douk Douk (third one down in that pic). Great knife, I prefer it over my K55

.

I carry it in my EDC bag and use it for food. It's got a nice blade shape

Freudian Frog · **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2009, 04:17:35 AM

Quote from: Anthony on December 12, 2009, 04:09:37 AM

I've got a medium Douk Douk (third one down in that pic). Great knife, I prefer it over my K55 .

I carry it in my EDC bag and use it for food. It's got a nice blade shape

I agree the blade shape is much better, but it's kinda hard to deploy and I don't like the unfinished feel. I'm thinking about carrying an Opinel for foodstuffs, though.

Benner · **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:56:04 AM

I just read the name and shudder.

I have one and to be quite blunt, I think it's bloody awful. For the money I could name a load of things (in fact anything at that price

) that I'd rather have.

Mine does serve a purpose though.

I keep it as a reminder to not impulse buy as that was one of the first impulse buys in the tooly field that I made and I sure regretted that one!

AHB · **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2009, 01:01:33 PM

Quote from: Benner on December 12, 2009, 11:56:04 AM

I just read the name and shudder.

I still remember you had me Google it...

Gadget Guy · **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2009, 04:30:40 PM

Quote from: Benner on December 12, 2009, 11:56:04 AM

I just read the name and shudder. I have one and to be quite blunt, I think it's bloody awful. For the money I could name a load of things (in fact anything at that price ) that I'd rather have.

Mine does serve a purpose though. I keep it as a reminder to not impulse buy as that was one of the first impulse buys in the tooly field that I made and I sure regretted that one!

Did you watch the video Butt munch?

Benner · **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2009, 04:39:59 PM

Quote from: UnSub on December 12, 2009, 04:30:40 PM

Quote from: Benner on December 12, 2009, 11:56:04 AM
I just read the name and shudder. I have one and to be quite blunt, I think it's bloody awful. For the money I could name a load of things (in fact anything at that price ) that I'd rather have.

Mine does serve a purpose though. I keep it as a reminder to not impulse buy as that was one of the first impulse buys in the tooly field that I made and I sure regretted that one!

Did you watch the video Butt munch?

LOL! This computer needs a java update so I couldn't see it. I cut and paste the link and watched it.

Perhaps I should carry it more often after all.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2009, 06:42:11 PM

Ben, what I like about them is the fact that they're cheap carbon steel blades that can be used for utility or self defense. I can just throw one in my back pocket and when I have a nasty cutting task I can use the Douk-Douk and not worry about messing up a good knife. The upside is they're UK legal if under 3" but you already knew that!

Benner · **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2009, 07:00:28 PM

Quote from: UnSub on December 12, 2009, 06:42:11 PM

Ben, what I like about them is the fact that they're cheap carbon steel blades that can be used for utility or self defense. I can just throw one in my back pocket and when I have a nasty cutting task I can use the Douk-Douk and not worry about messing up a good knife. The upside is they're UK legal if under 3" but you already knew that!

Well that is very true, you NEVER have the worry of messing up a good knife when you use a Douk-Douk.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2009, 07:01:03 PM

Quote from: Benner on December 12, 2009, 07:00:28 PM

Quote from: UnSub on December 12, 2009, 06:42:11 PM
Ben, what I like about them is the fact that they're cheap carbon steel blades that can be used for utility or self defense. I can just throw one in my back pocket and when I have a nasty cutting task I can use the Douk-Douk and not worry about messing up a good knife. The upside is they're UK legal if under 3" but you already knew that!

Well that is very true, you NEVER have the worry of messing up a good knife when you use a Douk-Douk.

Sean · **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2009, 08:59:44 PM

Geeze, who would have guessed there was such a big fan base with the Douk, Douk here on MTO?

american lockpicker · **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2009, 12:31:02 PM

I've been wanting one forever just never got around to getting one.

Benner · **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2009, 12:55:08 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on December 13, 2009, 12:31:02 PM

I've been wanting one forever just never got around to getting one.

I feel huge disappointment may be looming if you ever do get one.

John · **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2009, 01:45:02 PM

DOUK-DOUK's forever,long live the DOUK-DOUK hail the DOUK-DOUK

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2009, 01:50:54 PM

Can I just add, Douk douks really are as crap as Ben's letting on

american lockpicker · **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:24:40 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 13, 2009, 01:50:54 PM

Can I just add, Douk douks really are as crap as Ben's letting on

How do they compare to Sheffield knives?

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:33:33 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on December 13, 2009, 02:24:40 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 13, 2009, 01:50:54 PM
Can I just add, Douk douks really are as crap as Ben's letting on

How do they compare to Sheffield knives?

What Sheffield knives?

Douk-douks are the pinnacle of what my last boss would have referred to as being "gash".

John · **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2009, 04:23:00 PM

I'm sorry buy I just find the name DOUK-DOUK hilarious

so much so I'll have to get one in the new year so long as it's engraved DOUK-DOUK

It'll make me laugh every time I pick up the DOUK-DOUK LMAO

Precise · **Reply #25 on:** December 13, 2009, 05:00:59 PM

I don't see the appeal; particularly after looking up the cost. Ya, so its decently cheap. So is an alox SAK Soldier! Hell, wanna go cheaper than a SAK? How about a good ol' fashioned Case Sodbuster jr. Or even cheaper, a Rough Rider Sodbuster.