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Personalized Hand-Forged Mountain Ridge Knife

This hand-forged knife is inspired by the traditional ulu used by indigenous Yup'ik, Inuit, and Aleut.

$54.00 - $75.00

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A Cut Above

Alexandra Paliwoda's gorgeous, hand-forged tool is inspired by the shape and function of the traditional ulu knife. Indigenous Yup'ik, Inuit, and Aleut people have been using them since at least 2500 BCE for tasks ranging from chopping food to cutting hair to shaping blocks of ice for igloos.
The unique knife's curved, easy-grip handle and beveled blade, made from recycled low-carbon steel, makes quick work of slicing cheese, chopping fresh herbs and vegetables, or cutting crispy pizza slices. Its striking design features one of her favorite places in the North Country, the rugged Bitterroot Mountain Range in Montana.
Each piece is hand-stamped on the back with the artist's signature touch-mark, an anvil with mountains and trees. The hand-forged, notched-steel stand, included, offers convenient storage and display. Add a personal touch with two short lines of text, like a name and year. Handmade in Idaho.

Alexandra Paliwoda

created by

Alexandra Paliwoda

location

Montana

“I hammered out piles of ironwork and spent countless hours getting blisters and burns, until I could make something good.”

Inspired by all things wild and free, Alexandra Paliwoda expresses her love of untamed places with her hand-forged ironwork. Born in the Rocky Mountains and raised in the backcountry of Alaska, she began working with metal in 2000, when she was certified as a farrier by Montana State University and forged horseshoes. She worked with horses and in agriculture while living a subsistence lifestyle in Alaska—including building her own cabin in the north country. Now based in Montana, she feels that the most important things in life are the experiences.

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Made from

recycled low carbon steel

Measurements

4.5" L x 3.5" W. Handle is 1/2" thick.

Care

Hand wash and oil the edge with food safe oil after cleaning to prevent rust.

Notes

Knife comes with stand.

Item ID

52068

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