


| Ulus were traditionally made from mussel shells, slate, quartzite, chert, fine grain sandstone. and copper. As new materials became available, Iron and Steel where used. Some Eskimo groups frequently used saw steel. Few people fully hand forge Ulus anymore. Most cut them out of saw steel, taking out the traditional taper that went all the way to the handle of historical examples, used to provide a much longer lasting knife edge. This traditional hand forged Ulu is made from quality high carbon steel to hold an edge and is about six inches wide with an antler handle and copper pin. It will arrive to you with a razor sharp edge. |
