Pahi Kaua Workshop with Kukini Suwa | Morning Session

Name: Pahi Kaua Workshop with Kukini Suwa | Morning Session
Start: 2025-12-06T09:00:00-10:00
End: 2025-12-06T12:00:00-10:00
Location: 150 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI, United States, Hawaii 96732

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-10:00

Location

150 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI, United States, Hawaii 96732 | Kahului, HI

Kumu Kukini Suwa will provide participants with the knowledge and practice to make a pahi kaua (Hawaiian war knife). The long dagger is made from the nuku (bill) of a aʻu kū (broadbill swordfish). The nuku will have handle pre-cut. Participants will use files and rasps to sharpen the edge and shape the handle. Students will then sand the pahu kaua smooth. Participants will finish with a short wrapped handle made of coconut cordage. Participants are encouraged to wear clothing that can get dirty and a little smelly when we will be shaping and sanding a nuku aʻu kū (swordfish bill). Participants will take home a finished pahi kaua.
Cost: $100 for MNBG members, $125 for non-members (includes a one-year membership). Members please enter your discount code at the payment step. Contact us to check your membership status.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/39zpr5pj