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Alaskan Pocket Ulu - version 1
Picked this one up at the Tarheel show, from a couple that got it from Chuck Bowen "The Knifeman" while on a trip to Alaska.
Probably, no surely, a souvenir knife, but was signed by him.
Nice keepsake, but I'm still looking for another.
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Comment by J.J. Smith III on January 6, 2016 at 22:46
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Got a couple in the kitchen too. Great choppers.
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Comment by Shlomo ben Maved on January 6, 2016 at 22:37
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Best skinner ever invented--I have a number from when I lived and worked in the High Arctic. I prefer the single stem (Greenland) pattern over the dual stem (Alaskan).
The Blade Tech was heavier but they have now added a channel to lighten the front heavy knife
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Been looking at one, Shlomo. Very interesting design, but cool for those that like an Ulu.
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Blade Tech makes a folding Ulu as well
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Comment by Jan Carter on January 6, 2016 at 17:42
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wooohooo! The right one showed up and became a mini project too. Doesnt get better than finding the one and making it your own
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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on January 6, 2016 at 17:20 -
.............. n rough up the finish of the steel pretty good .. 150 ~ 200 grit sandpaper .. before proceeding.
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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on January 6, 2016 at 16:29 -
That'd work .. go with some htdmn good adhesive .. result would be pretty unique !!!
Would be very "grippy" & comfortably soft.
Nice idea.
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My first thought, also, Dale. Don't want to go with a thick scale (like on the "diamond wood version) though. Thinking on some leather. Got an old pair of work gloves that may add some character.
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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on January 6, 2016 at 15:38 -
tap a couple of those holes & adding decent scales would be relatively straightforward .. just sayen'
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The "imitation scrimshaw" version came also. Not as impressed with it. Instead of some form of plastic scales, this was not much more than a thin sticker (about like credit card material) that was glued onto the frame.
On the bright side, I'll replace them with something more appealing.
Here's what it looks like w/o the "imitation" stuff.
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