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BRISA ULU BLADE

Ulu blades have a 4,500-year history as a knife used by the First Nations people of Canada to skin and dress animals. Today this style of blade is most often used to chop herbs.

Knife making is a hobby that has grown in popularity in recent years. It is a hobby that takes up little bench space and rewards its maker with a tool that can be used every day. One path into knife making is to purchase a kit

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