In some traditions, the Alaskan Ulu knife is typically passed down from one generation to the next. It was believed that an ancestor's knowledge was retained in the ulu and would also be passed on to the new recipient. Essentially, the Ulu is an all-purpose knife used for diverse applications such as in the skinning and cleaning of animals, and even in the construction of igloos.

Here, we see how to use an ulu knife in the kitchen.