Pahi Kaua Workshop with Kukini Suwa

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 whereas we will be shaping and sanding a nuku aʻu kū (swordfish bill). Participants will take home a finished pahi kaua.

Cost: $100 for current MNBG members and $125 for non-members (includes a one-year membership).

You may also like the following events from Maui Nui Botanical Gardens:

• This Saturday, 28th June, 09:00 am, Beginning Kapa Making with Kaleʻa Raymond in Kahului
• Next Friday, 4th July, 10:00 am, Imu Style Kūlolo Workshop with Ikaika Nakahashi in Kahului
• This September, 6th September, 09:00 am, Lā ʻUlu 2025 (Breadfruit Day) in Kahului

Also check out other Workshops in Kahului.