Riddle

I am the ruler of shovels, I have a double, I am as thin as a knife, I have a wife. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Ace of spades
B.Jack of spades
C.Ten of spades
D.King of spades
Hint: It's a 3-word phrase with 12 letters, starting with "K".

Answer

King of spades

Why this is the answer

In a deck of cards, the king of spades rules the spade suit, has a mirrored 'double' image printed on the card, is flat as a knife, and is paired with a queen — his 'wife.'

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Hard.