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The ULU Factory · Fillet Knives

The ULU Factory Ulu Knife, Stainless Steel Blade, Birch Handle

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Item weight
0.353 ounces

Quick take

A traditional Inuit ulu knife with stainless steel blade and lightweight birch handle for skinning, filleting, slicing and dicing fish.

This is an ulu, the curved, rocker-style knife from Alaska Native tradition, with a stainless steel blade, a convex edge and a birch handle etched with a salmon school scene. The shape suits skinning, filleting, slicing and mincing, and it works for either hand. It comes with a wooden stand and is hand wash only.

Best for

  • Filleting salmon and other large fish
  • Traditional and cultural cooking techniques
  • Anglers interested in traditional fish processing

Skip if

  • You need a conventional blade-and-handle fillet knife
  • You want a knife suitable for frequent dishwasher washing

Strengths

  • Convex stainless steel blade cuts efficiently through fish skin and flesh
  • Lightweight construction reduces hand fatigue during extended use
  • Traditional design works for multiple cutting tasks beyond filleting

Trade-offs

  • Curved blade takes practice to use correctly
  • Birch wood handle requires hand washing and occasional oiling
  • Not suitable for cutting boards; best used with cutting surface underneath

Fishing fit

Species
  • Salmon & steelhead
Water
  • Saltwater
  • Freshwater

Specifications

Specifications
Typeulu knife
HandleBirch wood
Length3.5 in
Weight0.35 oz
Hand orientationAmbidextrous
CareHand wash only

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