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Cognet DOUK-DOUK Messer Traditionell PM Chrome 16 cm

The Cutlery Cognet was founded in 1902 in Thiers. Here, DOUK DOUK knives, which are especially popular in Africa, have been produced almost unchanged for almost 100 years.
The simple, charming knife offers a comfortable fit due to its flat design. The long tradition makes the Douk-Douk a special knife for both users and collectors.
Particularly striking and characteristic are the ornaments and ornaments. Stainless steel Z70CD15 steel was used for the blade.

The name Douk-Douk goes back to a secret society called Duk-Duk. The secret society represents part of the traditional culture of the Tolai from the area around Rabaul in New Britain (Papua New Guinea) in the South Pacific. The origin of this covenant lies on New Ireland, around 1830 Duk-Duk became part of the already existing Tubuan Covenant integrated. The company symbol - the Duk-Duk - is a mysterious, dressed in leaves leaves figure wearing a helmet. It is reminiscent of an oversized candle extinguisher.

scales chrome
length 16 cm
blade 7,5 cm
scales 8,5 cm
steel  Z70CD15 HRC 55-57stainless
blade stopp 90°
100% made in France

COGNET

The knife maker MCC COGNET is associated with one of the most famous knives in France, the DOUK-DOUK.

The Manufacture de Coutellerie Cognet has been based in Thiers, the world capital of cutlery, since 1835. All knives are made entirely by hand in their workshops in the purest knife-making tradition. A legacy of more than 180 years of knifemaking expertise.

In addition to the world-famous Douk-Douk, COGNET also produces regional knives such as the Montpellier and the Capucin.

Neben dem weltbekannten Douk-Douk fertigt COGNET auch regionale Messertypen wie das Montpellier oder das Capucin. 

Kontakt: contact@coutellerie-cognet.com

Coutellerie Cognet, 54 Rue de Horts, 63300 Thiers, France

Note: As this item is a handmade, unique piece made from a natural product, there may be differences between the product images shown and the goods delivered.