Alaskan Ulu Knife & cutting board

The Alaskan ulu knife is more than just a knife; it’s a way of life. Here’s our guide to buying and using this traditional knife used by some of Alaska's indigenous people. A knife is a knife, but an Alaskan Ulu knife is something extraordinary. Although the Ulu knife’s history is long and embedded in Inuit culture, its uses in the modern kitchen are diverse. The Alaskan Ulu knife, a wide-arced or curved blade knife, is sometimes called an "ooloo” knife, an Inuit knife, or, more generally, an Eskimo Ulu knife because Alaskan native people have used the device for centuries. Used for many years. Lots of life left and looks great. Used for many years and is in great shape with lots of life left!