NULU is a revolutionary kitchen knife designed to empower people of all ages and abilities—especially those living with upper extremity challenges—to cut with greater safety, ease, and independence. Whether you live with arthritis, multiple sclerosis, hand tremors, limited grip strength, or fatigue from repetitive motion, NULU gives you back confidence and control in the kitchen.
Unlike traditional knives that rely on linear cutting geometry and wrist-driven motion, NULU uses a unique circular cutting geometry inspired by tools like the Ulu knife. This geometry transforms the user’s downward pressure into a powerful and controlled slicing action. The handle is positioned above the blade—centered like the hub of a wheel—so force transfers directly through the arm and into the cut, minimizing wrist strain and maximizing stability. The result is a tool that adapts to the user rather than demanding the user adapt to the tool.
NULU helps people cook for themselves and their families again. It also supports caregivers and food service workers who need tools that reduce fatigue and repetitive stress injuries. Whether you're aging in place, recovering from an injury, living with a chronic condition, or simply looking for a safer, more ergonomic way to prep food, NULU delivers.
Created by Someone Who Gets It
NULU was founded by Douglas Katz, a West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, and lifelong cooking enthusiast. After years of dealing with his own upper extremity pain and fatigue from arthritis and old injuries, he set out to create a knife that respected the needs of the body. He assembled a team of over-50 professionals—many of them veterans—who brought decades of experience in design, logistics, manufacturing, and marketing to the table. Together, they turned an insight born of necessity into a beautifully engineered solution.
What Makes NULU Different?
Circular Cutting Geometry: Reduces strain on the wrist, elbow, and shoulder by aligning force along the natural arc of the arm.
Universal Design: Great for anyone, but especially helpful for people with tremors, limited grip, arthritis, fatigue, or reduced coordination.
Adaptive by Nature: No complex grips or tricks needed—NULU makes cutting intuitive and accessible with minimal effort.
Veteran-Led & Mission-Driven: Built by a team committed to inclusion, independence, and improving daily life through smart, simple tools.
Kitchen-Grade Performance: Durable, sharp, and dishwasher-safe. Not a gimmick—just a better way to cut.
Who Is NULU For?
- Anyone with upper extremity strength, dexterity and coordinations issues.
- Seniors aging in place
- People with arthritis, MS, Parkinson’s, or tremors
- Caregivers supporting loved ones
- Food service workers battling repetitive strain
- Children learning to prep food independently
More Than a Knife—A Movement
NULU is more than just a kitchen tool. It’s a statement about what’s possible when we stop forcing people to adapt to outdated standards and instead design tools that meet them where they are. It’s about recognizing ability—not disability—and using simple innovations to unlock dignity, autonomy, and joy in everyday life.
We’re proud to debut NULU at the Abilities Expo. This is our first public showcase since launching, and we look forward to connecting with the community, learning from attendees, and partnering with organizations who share our vision of inclusion through innovation.
To learn more, visit us at www.nuluknives.com or stop by our booth. Come try the NULU for yourself—and see what cutting with ability really looks like.