Carving tool (saviruaq)
This tool, named a saviruaq, was used to carve small items, to cut grooves, or to engrave details in various solid materials — wood, ivory, bone, antler, or soapstone. Its curved blade indicates it was made for a right-handed person. Its textured handle, with several rather deeply engraved lines, kept it from slipping out of the carver's hands. By many accounts, this precious tool was used largely by men, while not being exclusive to them.
Nowadays, this type of tool is seldom used. People prefer modern tools, like steel knives, electric drills, saw blades, and other mechanical equipment.
