Ulu Knife with a Birch Handle

Description

The Ulu Knife with a Birch Handle minces herbs and chops nuts. It also slices cheese, pizza and meat. The Ulu Factory in Anchorage, Alaska manufactures this knife.

Many tools have come from the Indigenous People of Alaska. The Alaska Ulu knife is foremost. The Ulu knife was their main cutting tool. In fact, the Indigenous People originally used flat thin, rocks to fashion the Ulu knife. They made the handles from wood, ivory, or bone. and often decorated with distinctive markings of the craftsman.

To this day, the Native People still use this traditional knife. Especially when the salmon are abundant in the summer. Not only Natives, but people around the world rely on the ulu for everyday cutting.

The Ulu Factory uses the highest grade of American stainless steel to produce the Ulu knife. First, workmen stamp the shape out of the sheet of metal. Second the workmen then bevel the edge. Treating the blade to 1950 degrees Fahrenheit assures that it will hold the edge.

Polishing is the third step. Polishing is the third step in the process.  The final step is to grind the edge on the blade.

Further, workmen then attach the Birch or Walnut handle. There is a final quality inspection. Workmen apply a final coat of oil before the Ulu is packaged for presentation.

Equally important, there is a cutting board available, too. The Ulu Knife measures 4″ tall with a blade that is 6″ when measured from tip to tip with a straight ruler.

In conclusion, the Ulu Knife with a Birch Handle is available for purchase in the store or online. In fact, we offer free shipping for online orders over $100.00. Additionally, online order with in-store pick up is also available. Call us at 502-897-9552 with any questions you may have regarding this item. Or you can email us at info@heimerdingercutlery.com. Thanks for your interest in this item.

• Ulu Knife
• Birch Handle
• Alaskan Knife