The Backstory
Why Choose This Ulu Knife Set Over Others?
There are a few important factors to consider when shopping for an Ulu Knife. First, you’ll want to make sure to find one with a high-carbon stainless steel blade to ensure it’s both food-safe and durable. Next, look for a piece with sturdy rivets – this one utilizes brass – to ensure it’s equipped to withstand years of motion.
Marcellin’s Ulu Knife Set ($65) boasts these necessary features, as well as an Acacia wood handle and a custom-rounded cutting board, cut specifically to match the knife’s size and shape. That’s the last necessary factor – due to its central rocking function, an Ulu knife is only as good as its cutting board. In buying the knife and cutting board as a set, Marcellin eliminates the need for a third-party curved board (that likely wouldn’t fit properly).
The brand is “inspired by the good old-fashioned way of preparing food and drinks;” with this set, they’ve honored and preserved a very, very, very old-fashioned design.
The Gist
How to Use an Ulu Knife
Many pros already use a rocking motion when chopping veggies. Common knife etiquette dictates that never completely lifting your blade from your cutting surface will provide maximum control and guarantee safety. And, as opposed to percussive chopping, rocking will prevent a cooking blade from growing dull for much longer.
The Ulu knife takes this one step further — and makes chopping wildly easier. The knife’s rounded blade makes it simple for even beginners to achieve a skilled rocking motion while slicing meats or produce and especially makes finely mincing herbs much, much easier. Its grip is also more ergonomic (and intuitive) than a traditional chef’s knife.
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