Alaskan Ulu, Inupiat Style, Cultured Antler Handle, 6in. - 7CA

The Ulu is a knife with a semi-circular blade originally crafted by the native Alaskan people over three thousand years ago. Styled for utility, this design comes from the Inupiat indians of North Western Alaska. The blade (world-class stainless steel with a single beveled edge) measures 6 inches and has a four inch cultured moose antler handle. The Ulu Factory made a master pattern from an actual moose antler and reproduced these natural looking handles using silicone molds and polyester resin. Hand-staining and finishing bring out the very natural looking tones with some variations in color and pattern. It's hard to tell it from the real thing. The knife comes with a convenient cultured antler storage stand as well. The Ulu performs cutting and chopping jobs with the greatest of ease. Because the center of force is concentrated directly over the middle of the blade, it creates twice the direct downward force compared to that of conventional cutlery where the force is behind the center of the blade. Anyone, including those with hand or wrist problems, can perform cutting, chopping and mincing tasks effortlessly, as a result of this dynamic feature. This makes the Ulu excelllent for cutting all sorts of meats, herbs, vegetables, cheeses, and even pizza. These larger handle ULUs with the open blade are very popular with the avid Ulu user. Works very well with the Ulu Block & Bowl cutting block. Made by the Alaska Ulu Factory