Inuit Oosik Club

David · 11th May 2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VANDOO

THE LARGE FOSSIL BACULUM BONE PICTURED ABOVE IS FROM AN EXTINCT WHALE AND IS THE LARGEST KNOWN OVER 5 FEET LONG AND MOST EXPENSIVE KNOWN

Well they could be mistaken, but the story about this particular oosik, purchased by Ripley's Believe it or Not is that it actually comes from a species of extinct walrus.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-L...ne-67377.shtml
I just knew you had to have one of these Barry.

Nice example too. It would have been cool if mine were also carved, but i love the look of it anyway.
Yes Gene, these were used as functional clubs and are very solid and heavy. You wouldn't want to get hit with one, nor i suspect, be a female walrus.

Tim, i'll keep you in mind if i ever decide to part with my Wally Willy.

fearn · 12th May 2009, 06:25 AM

I've thought bacula were neat since I first learned about them. Still, antique is about the only way you'll get an oosik these days, given both the marine mammal laws, and the fact that walrus need Arctic ice to thrive, and that's getting in increasingly short supply.

Just think, if we can reverse global warming, there will be oosiks for all. After their first owners are done with them, of course.

Best,

F

David · 12th May 2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fearn

I've thought bacula were neat since I first learned about them. Still, antique is about the only way you'll get an oosik these days, given both the marine mammal laws, and the fact that walrus need Arctic ice to thrive, and that's getting in increasingly short supply.

Just think, if we can reverse global warming, there will be oosiks for all. After their first owners are done with them, of course.

Actually, AFAIK what you cannot get now due to laws is raw oosik material. If the piece has been worked artistically by an Inuit it is allowed to be sold, so it is possible to get a new oosik club made by a native.
That is, of course, no reason not to work our asses off to reverse global warming!

trenchwarfare · 22nd October 2013, 04:21 PM

As not to hijack the previous oosik thread, thought I'd resurrect this one. Here's a few hastily taken shots of mine, with it's tusk stand. Was purchased off Gunbroker of all places. 23 3/8" long, so a little above average length. I was truly amazed, at the density, and weight.

Oosik, is highly prized by knife makers for handle material. Especially for hunting knives. When your hands get bloody, it actually gets sticky, not slippery.

A guy at a local gunshow, said he had seen one that had been broken, and HEALED! OUCH!!!

VANDOO · 22nd October 2013, 05:48 PM

ITS FUNNY YOU MENTION THE BROKEN AND HEALED WALRUS OOSIK, I SAW IT AT A GUN SHOW TOO AND COMMENTED TO ITS SELLER. THAT IT CAME FROM ONE OF THE MEANEST ANIMALS KNOWN TO MAN A 3000 POUND BROKE DICKED WALRUS.

NICE EXAMPLE YOU HAVE AND DIFFICULT TO GET A WHOLE ONE THESE DAYS AS THEY CUT THEM UP IN PIECES FOR KNIFE HANDLES AND SUCH THE SAME HAPPENS TO OLD WHALE BONE.

22nd October 2013, 04:21 PM	#4
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	As not to hijack the previous oosik thread, thought I'd resurrect this one. Here's a few hastily taken shots of mine, with it's tusk stand. Was purchased off Gunbroker of all places. 23 3/8" long, so a little above average length. I was truly amazed, at the density, and weight. Oosik, is highly prized by knife makers for handle material. Especially for hunting knives. When your hands get bloody, it actually gets sticky, not slippery. A guy at a local gunshow, said he had seen one that had been broken, and HEALED! OUCH!!! Attached Images

12th May 2009, 06:25 AM	#2
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	I've thought bacula were neat since I first learned about them. Still, antique is about the only way you'll get an oosik these days, given both the marine mammal laws, and the fact that walrus need Arctic ice to thrive, and that's getting in increasingly short supply. Just think, if we can reverse global warming, there will be oosiks for all. After their first owners are done with them, of course. Best, F

22nd October 2013, 05:48 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	ITS FUNNY YOU MENTION THE BROKEN AND HEALED WALRUS OOSIK, I SAW IT AT A GUN SHOW TOO AND COMMENTED TO ITS SELLER. THAT IT CAME FROM ONE OF THE MEANEST ANIMALS KNOWN TO MAN A 3000 POUND BROKE DICKED WALRUS. NICE EXAMPLE YOU HAVE AND DIFFICULT TO GET A WHOLE ONE THESE DAYS AS THEY CUT THEM UP IN PIECES FOR KNIFE HANDLES AND SUCH THE SAME HAPPENS TO OLD WHALE BONE.