Holy Tearer

alaskanativeson

alaskanativeson

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I just became aware of the Holy Tearer a little while ago and I had a question: Did it even come with a plain edge, or did they all have the serrations?

I don't know if I've mentioned or not, but I'm part Athbascan, which is one of the Native groups up here in Alaska. For those of you who don't know what an Ulu is, it's a traditional Eskimo knife used for skinning, food prep, things like that. I've got several of them around, they're really handy for kitchen use. This Holy Tearer is somewhat similar in design. I'd certainly be interested in finding one for sale, but I don't want a serrated edge. Serrated edges on kitchen knives is always a dumb thing (except maybe a bread knife) but it'd be especially bad on an ulu. If they all came with serrated edges I don't need to keep looking, but if there were some made with a straight edge, the hunt is on.
 
All came in serrated that I saw. I think there was around 24 or less made. They all fit the original steel heart. Had one once upon a time... :(
 
Just because a thread about these great pieces is WORTHLESS without PICS!!!

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alaskanativeson said:
I just became aware of the Holy Tearer a little while ago and I had a question: Did it even come with a plain edge, or did they all have the serrations?

I don't know if I've mentioned or not, but I'm part Athbascan, which is one of the Native groups up here in Alaska. For those of you who don't know what an Ulu is, it's a traditional Eskimo knife used for skinning, food prep, things like that. I've got several of them around, they're really handy for kitchen use. This Holy Tearer is somewhat similar in design. I'd certainly be interested in finding one for sale, but I don't want a serrated edge. Serrated edges on kitchen knives is always a dumb thing (except maybe a bread knife) but it'd be especially bad on an ulu. If they all came with serrated edges I don't need to keep looking, but if there were some made with a straight edge, the hunt is on.
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On a side note... You ever heard of Maynard Linder, aka Dancing Man? I picked up one of his custom Ulus and a filet knife when I was in Homer Ak. a few years back. He's from Homer, but his stuff is spread all over Alaska IIRC.

Its top notch stuff, made out of old mill saw steel and petrified stag, he puts air bleeding zero edges on his stuff.
 
GregS said:
On a side note... You ever heard of Maynard Linder, aka Dancing Man? I picked up one of his custom Ulus and a filet knife when I was in Homer Ak. a few years back. He's from Homer, but his stuff is spread all over Alaska IIRC.

Its top notch stuff, made out of old mill saw steel and petrified stag, he puts air bleeding zero edges on his stuff.
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Does cool stuff for sure!!! Antique steel and collects the shed antler out on the tundra every year.
 
KnifeAddictAK said:
GregS said:
On a side note... You ever heard of Maynard Linder, aka Dancing Man? I picked up one of his custom Ulus and a filet knife when I was in Homer Ak. a few years back. He's from Homer, but his stuff is spread all over Alaska IIRC.

Its top notch stuff, made out of old mill saw steel and petrified stag, he puts air bleeding zero edges on his stuff.
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Does cool stuff for sure!!! Antique steel and collects the shed antler out on the tundra every year.
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Northern Knives , located on 5th in downtown Anchorage has them. If any of you ever get to Anchorage, I'd defintely recommend stopping by to see these guys, they're certifiable knife nuts. It's a good old fashioned knife store with a great selection of both production and custom knives. They also make kydex sheaths as good as any I've seen, they rival Mashed Cat and Okuden for quality of materials and build.
 
alaskanativeson said:
Northern Knives , located on 5th in downtown Anchorage has them. If any of you ever get to Anchorage, I'd defintely recommend stopping by to see these guys, they're certifiable knife nuts. It's a good old fashioned knife store with a great selection of both production and custom knives. They also make kydex sheaths as good as any I've seen, they rival Mashed Cat and Okuden for quality of materials and build.
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I was in Anchorage and missed that?:grumpy: I'm not happy about this. Thanks for the heads up in case I ever go back.
 
All the one ones I've seen (Bully's and mine) were serrated. It's the only knife I have that I KNOW The Janitor ground himself. It's SweeeeeeeeeT:cool:
 
Wish I could remember who I sold mine to. :o:D Back in the day, they were going for around $475 - $500 IIRC.

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