Ulu Heritage

Honoring Tradition and Innovation 

Originating in Arctic Indigenous & Inuit communities, the ulu knife is a symbol of survival and ingenuity of the people who have thrived in some of the harshest climates on Earth for thousands of years. These resilient people were responsible for several clever inventions, including the kayak, igloos, dog sleds, and parkas.

Supporting Ulu Craftsmanship 

Totchop is not sold in Alaska, Greenland, or Canada to avoid impacting sales of locally-made ulus.  Our mission is to celebrate the ingenious design of the ulu while ensuring that our adaptations do not exploit or overshadow its cultural heritage. We are committed to ethical practices, such as not marketing totchop as an authentic ulu, out of respect for the communities that create them. 

For those who wish to experience the ulu in its authentic form and/or support local knife makers, we recommend searching for "ulu knife" on Instagram or Etsy.  We truly want to elevate the ingenuity, not compete.