by E. J. Neiburger, Waukegan, Illinois
What is a Ulu?
The Eskimo ulu (pronounced ooh-luoo) is a remarkable tool. It is parl chopper, slicing-knife, scraper and general do-itall tool used for all forms of cutting, splitting and scraping. It is engineered to effectively cut a variety of soft and hard substances (e.g. bony meat, wood) by exerling a tremendous amount of force in one area of the blade and finest lighttouch in another. It is the only cutting implement that can operate efficiently in a round bottom bowl as well as on a flat surface.