Ulu Factory
The ULU knife is the most renowned knife in Alaska
The ULU knife (pronounced ooloo) is the most renowned knife in Alaska. Native people of northern Alaska invented this knife centuries ago. It is used for hunting, fishing, skinning, filleting and every other imaginable domestic cutting need by the Inuit (Eskimo) people.
The traditional ULU was an Eskimo cutting tool made of slate and bone, with a sharp edge for cutting or carving. The Eskimos made them in all sizes, from a small blade for cutting skins to a cleaver for carving meat. But, today’s version is manufactured from stainless steel and provided with a hardwood handle for ease of use.
The ULU has a rounded blade topped with a handle and is usually grasped between the middle and ring finger of the hand. The Eskimos still use them, but non-Natives haven’t had much access to them. The instrument is, however, now available in contemporary, functional form through Alaska’s largest ulu knife manufacturer
“The Ulu Factory, Inc.”.
The Ulu Factory, Inc is an interesting, educational and fun place to visit. In the summer season ride our FREE trolley and take a tour of our facilities. You can also view salmon swimming in the nearby creek.
Our new factory is arranged so that you can see the entire manufacturing process in comfort and safety. You can even get in on a discriptive tour by one of our staff.
Please contact us
www.theulufactory.com