An Ulu

G L Drew

G L Drew

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While I was in the Yukon a few years ago I was impressed with all the ways the folks there could use an ulu; anything from preparing fish for drying to skinning a moose. It occurred to me the other day that I could probably make one. It was a fun project and the nice part was that I didn't have to worry about the blade curving upward as I forged, it worked in my favor and the gradual curved blade just kind of worked itself out. I will be taking this to a show in Asheville this week-end but like a lot of my knives I will feel bad if it sells.

The ulu is very sharp and has already sliced some nice straight cuts in leather and cut up a pizza. It was forged from 1/4 inch 1095 and has a moose antler handle.

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If it doesn't sell there it should sell here and then you get to make another one for yourself. :D
 
Wow, that's a beast! Ulu's are my tool of choice for fleshing hides, pre-tan...mine's about 2/3 that size...shamefully I use a $20 cheapo tourist model that says ALASKA on it:barf:

...like the plumber who has a leaky faucet at home:o you've inspired me!
 
I haven't made an ulu since I first started making. Is it beveled both sides or just one? Looks like a mighty fine tool to me.
 
I made a Ulu with w2, basically to see how it would work. I got a great hamon but the best thing is I cant believe how these things cut. The one I made is now the only knife I use to cut leather. The push action makes it sooooo easy. I really like your version.
 
DesRosiers said:
Actually I do! I need to learn to sign my posts... thought everyone knew that hide tanning was women's work;)

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Sorry Haley, It's hard to say now-a-days, us men are expected to do a lot of "womans work". Since you're doing a lot of knife making, maybe Adam is doing a little hide work.:D:D
 
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