Post #215117 by kaha kii on Thu, Feb 16, 2006 2:17 PM

Aloha again TC Ohana!
Well, after sitting around the studio unfinished for some time, I finally completed a few Hawaiian Weapons and one implement. Actually, seeing BK and JohhnyP's weaponry, it got me going on finishing up the buggahs I had started some time ago...As most of you know, Makau's are my specialty but making the Kahiko hawaiian weapons can be a refreshing change every so often!

The first carving is a "Pahi"...Its an ancient Hawaiian implement used for many things but its basically a kahiko Hawaiian carving knife! (thought my fellow carvers would appreciate this little buggah!) Made from curly Koa, this Pahi has a nice, big & sharp tiger shark tooth blade!

This next one is a Kahiko Hawaiian weapon known as a "kuckle-duster" (Ancient Hawaii's version of brass knuckles!)and is also made from curly Koa and features 10 tiger shark teeth for maximum cutting action! This buggah would really hurt being thrust across your jaw, yeah?

And now for the true Pu'ali...Here's an open frame version of a "Lei O Mano" warclub. Made from straight Koa stock, this buggah has 14 tiger shark teeth and like the rest of the carvings, is lashed in the kahiko style using Olona fiber. This design was used a lot and had multiple uses (if the teeth didnt get you, the handle was also used as a dagger!) and these weapons were reserved for only certain members of the ranking warrior class which makes them very special!

Hope you all enjoy these carvings, but more makau are on their way so spark it when you see it!

Mahalo for looking!