Cognet Douk-Douk Classic--Chrome Scythes & Accessories The strong distal taper makes

The strong distal taper makes for a very manageable blade and while lacking an acute point the blade may be pushed like a hand chisel

but of similar use as well--primarily for skinning of small- to medium-sized game and general food prep

and improved grip security when making difficult cuts in resistant material

The sharpener will have a slight excess of diamond particles when new that will cause it to feel more coarse than it actually is

Cognet Douk-Douk Classic--Chrome Scythes & Accessories The strong distal taper makesThe Douk Douk, named for the Polynesian mythic figure depicted on its handle, is a slim folding knife with a rich history that's made the same way today as when Cognet introduced it back in 1929. Intended as a simple, hard use knife for the working man, it was exported extensively to the French colonies, where it saw great (and continued!) popularity. The Turkish clip point of the blade is ideal for general utility, and features a slight hollow grind