DOUK DOUK | TAKEFU 67 LAYERS | COGNET Genuine Douk-Douk® model 815 VG BRONZE Handle made of folded sheet metal with a black hot-blued finish.The handle of this knife is hot-blued, a process similar to that used to treat certain firearms and known as “gun bronze.”It is strongly recommended to avoid contact with acidic substances such as onions, lemon juice, or various sauces, as these could alter the appearance of the coating.In case of accidental contact, it is recommended to rinse the affected area immediately and then dry it with a cloth or absorbent paper. High-performance stainless steel blade.The blade is made of a powerful, multi-layered VG10 stainless steel alloy from the world-renowned Japanese steel manufacturer Takefu. 67 layers of stainless steel encase a central core, whose hardness after quenching can reach 60 HRC on the Rockwell scale. This gives the edge exceptional and long-lasting edge retention.The exceptionally fine grain of this steel facilitates sharpening.The blade’s grind reveals the superimposed steel layers in the form of fine, nuanced stripes, which are unique to each blade. MaterialBlade blank composed of 66 layers of stainless steel and a central steel core of: 90MCV8 Size: LargeHandle thickness: /- 6 mmBlade thickness: 3 mmOpen length: 200 mmBlade length: 90 mmHandle length: 110 mmWeight: /- 68 g Care: To ensure that your knife remains a faithful and useful companion whenever you need it, we advise you to wipe it after each use that may harm its steel blade, not to put it in the dishwasher, nor leave it in the water. Sharpening: With a rifle or a sharpening stone with an angle of 30 to 35°. The story of the Douk-Douk started more than 90 years ago, in 1929, when Gaspard Cognet, that everybody called “Gaston”, decided to target the Melanesian market with a new folding knife. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, Thiers was exporting its knives all over the world, especially in the vast French colonial empire. The MC Cognet was one of the biggest manufactures, and targeting the French islands in the Pacific Ocean seemed a good plan. The knife was designed to be inexpensive and sturdy.It is made of 6 parts, a carbon steel blade, a ferro-blackened folded sheet-metal handle, a strong spring nested inside the handle, a bail at the back and 2 rivets to assemble it all. The Duk-Duk (or Douk-Douk), sometimes called the god of chaos and doom, is an important figure in the Melanesian culture. The costume is made of a conical hat, a cylindrical mask made of bark, and palm tree leaves down to the knees. He goes screaming in the village, scaring people off, until he reaches the hut of the person suspected of a crime to deliver the punishment. Nobody dares going against him, as death would struck anyone who would raise his hand against the Duk-Duk. Handmade in France
