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KoaStudio
United States
Приєднався 17 жов 2020
Aloha!! Since 2012 i have worked with and crafted replica Polynesian weapons using traditional Hawaiian Koa wood, sharks teeth and other traditional materials with modern tools. Learning the craft from a talented carver on the Island of Oahu I grew to love the art, but over the years have been asked many times what these weapons can do. On this channel i will be excitedly sharing not just the creation process but the powerful weapons in use as I test their deadly potential! Mahalo nui(thank you very much) for joining me and enjoy!! Visit my Instagram to see my posts and website to see what I have available for purchase.
I Spent 20 Hours Crafting the Kamakora Chief's Epic Weapon
Making the Kakamora Cheif's weapon from Moana. Made from Hawaiian Koa wood, tiger shark teeth, lash with straw cordage.
Available pieces found at www.koastudio.net
Available pieces found at www.koastudio.net
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Hawaiian style knives, daggers and poky things!
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Making 4 different style Pahoe(daggers) from Koa wood, swordfish bills and Marlin bills. Available pieces for purchase on my website found at: www.koastudio.net Mahalo Nui!
Is that a Monster Hunter Spear?!
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Remaking the broken Rarotonga Pole Club handle into a Monster Hunter style spear. Made from 2 different types of curly koa and fire hardened edges, marlin bill and inset shark teeth. Available pieces for purchase on my website found at: www.koastudio.net Mahalo Nui!
Battle-club remade!! Will it survive the test!?
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Remaking the broken Rarotonga Pole Club into a single handed club. Made from 2 different types of curly koa and fire hardened edges. Available pieces for purchase on my website found at: www.koastudio.net Mahalo Nui!
Lightening strikes this Hawaiian Blade!
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Making a historical Cook Islands Rarotonga Pole Club. Made from 3 different types of curly koa and fire hardened edges. Available pieces for purchase on my website found at: www.koastudio.net Mahalo Nui!
making an Insane looking Cook Islands Pole Club!
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Making a historical Cook Islands Rarotonga Pole Club. Made from 3 different types of curly koa and fire hardened edges. Available pieces for purchase on my website found at: www.koastudio.net Mahalo Nui!
How Powerful are Tiger Shark Teeth!?
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Testing the shark teeth to failure on this Hawaiian Lei o mano. Available pieces for purchase on my website found at: www.koastudio.net
I lost $1000 on this build?!
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Custom Lei-o-mano made from beautiful curly koa wood, mother of pearl inlay and tigershark teeth. Available pieces for purchase on my website found at: www.koastudio.net
My first Fijian Battle Club!
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Making a Fijian inspired club from the Gugu design. Shaped from two different grains of curly koa wood. Available pieces for purchase on my website found at: www.koastudio.net Mahalo Nui!
Review of some of my Favorite ancient style weapons!
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A review of some of my favorite pieces i have made over the years. Made from Koa wood, shark teeth, deer antler, obsidian and megalodon fossil teeth!
Tested and damaged...They have been REMADE!!
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Tested and damaged...They have been REMADE!!
Dune Crysknife, may thy Knife chip and shatter!
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Dune Crysknife, may thy Knife chip and shatter!
Monster Hunter weapon or Ancient Mesoamerican Greatsword?!
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Monster Hunter weapon or Ancient Mesoamerican Greatsword?!
Tiger Shark tooth Hawaiian Knife, a gift for a friend!
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Tiger Shark tooth Hawaiian Knife, a gift for a friend!
Re-Creating a 1000yr old Shark tooth Knife!
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Re-Creating a 1000yr old Shark tooth Knife!
2023's Legendary Artworks: Discover the Favorites of Last Year
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2023's Legendary Artworks: Discover the Favorites of Last Year
Do Shark teeth make for a good Blade?
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Do Shark teeth make for a good Blade?
Custom Trident to Honor a Family Legacy!
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Custom Trident to Honor a Family Legacy!
How strong are traditional bone weapons?
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How strong are traditional bone weapons?
Bone Dagger made from a Swordfish Bill!
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Bone Dagger made from a Swordfish Bill!
Whale Bone Inlay and Shark tooth Knife - Part2(Finished)
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Whale Bone Inlay and Shark tooth Knife - Part2(Finished)
Recreating a Historical Weapon: Unique Ancient Blade(Part2 - Finished)
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Recreating a Historical Weapon: Unique Ancient Blade(Part2 - Finished)
I've been studying natural weapons for a few years now off and on, and it's amazing what we can do with sticks, natural glue, horn/antlers/bone, animal teeth, rocks, twine, and just time.
*Animals:* Haha, silly human, you have such weak weapons. *Humans:* That's a nice looking weapon you got there. Mind if we use pieces of you for our weapons?
Where do you get your shark teeth?
It is a challenge getting them. Mostly divers, collectors and fishermen.
Cool thank you
Howsit I was just a curious about how you got started in Mea kaua? All the pieces look beautiful ❤️ Aloha
Aloha! I had the opportunity to train under a master carver some years ago and began learning then. Have kept doing it ever since 🤙
You macuahuitl is very badass
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Omg its beautiful!!!
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is the middle ornament just wooden ball ?
Wooden ball and a few other items.
im suprised the teeth are inregular
Was to match the piece from the movie.
I have one about 1.95m long it’s really heavy and has tiger shark teeth on it.
I feel like this could be a great way to get the algorithm on your side, mabey keep trying to make a few more before moana 2 comes out
Oh man, I love this one! It looks so good 👍
Mahalo!
That is a gorgeous piece
4:24 sketchy tool use😆 that was me earlier today helping my shield maiden make a Xmas decoration she saw on the 'net 😅...
Yaaaaa 😅
What I like about this guy is he is straight to the point
Have do you get everything symmetrical?! This might be a dumb question but I’m curious because I started making mea kaua and my first leiomano is anything but symmetrical
Draw centerlines 🤙
the taiaha
A lot of Polynesian countries are increasingly reliant on Western food imports, which means a lot of unhealthy processed foods
Curious, why are marlin bills more suited for functional use than swordfish bills? I thought that pahi kaua were made entirely out of a solid bill?
Depends on the specific bill. In my experience swordfish bills just tend to be more brittle once dried out. But traditional Pahoa(wood and bone) were more of a thrusting weapon so either material would work well. Wood was the most common though.
@KoaStudio Ah, I think I see. Makes sense given the dimensions of the thing, more empty space I suppose. Also, would you recommend any specific place to order ethical shark teeth from? I'm an amateur woodworker but I've mostly been focused on Atlatls and other Spear throwers, and your content has inspired me to branch out :)
@gangrenousgandalf2102 happy to hear! Teeth I get from a variety of places. Divers, fishermen and collectors.
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Mad bro.
(new fear unlocked)
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Fine craftsmanship, bro!
Really love watching your stuff for both the culture and the wood working, i learn so much, you have given me inspiration for some projects ive been doing these last few months now that i have time, I wish you and your channel the best of luck as we continue to watch your great content
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I like this idea you cooked its gettting interesting
If a character were to end up with a weapon like this towards the end of their character arc what kind of journey were they likely on?
Ready for the final boss 😅
How can i get ahold of you i have a sail fish point i want to turn into a knife 🔪
I am Mexican, this macuahuitl is badass
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can I use glass for combat version?
You should wear steel-toed flip flops when you swing that thing!
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Nice video👍
impressive, bro
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@@KoaStudio welcome, bro
As a monster hunter fan and an enjoyer of ancient islander weaponry, I love this
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monster hunter like indeed ! oh man ... if that have a longer handdle it would be so good
Im always jealous of some of your skills and the acses to the exotic materials you have, Then again we all have to start something and ive been getting better, But this looks really really good, you should as always be proud, also im curious, what sandpaper grit do you usually use?
Just time and dedication. I usually start with a 120 or 150 depending. Then move to 220 then 320. Depending on the piece and design I may go more.
@@KoaStudio interesting.. all the paper on my mashines are 100 or 80, and when i hand sand i tipicly start at 80..
I use 56 on my angle grinder if I have it otherwise 80 but hand/disc sanding I start no lower then 120.
@@KoaStudio you can get 56? Wow, ive heard of the legendary 30 grit but never got to use it.. this us news..
I get most of my sanding disks at Home Depot.
really cool channel, subscribing ong
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What wood did you use, and what woods are typical in NZ? I assume you want something dense, hard, and strong, such as hickory?
I used Hawaiian Koa wood which is a hard wood. I am not actually as familiar with NZ hardwoods.. this pieces was more of a fun challenge piece for me than anything.
Looks like you definitely had fun with it! I know nothing about koa wood's impact resistance but it looks great.
Nice Harpoon.
very nice
club-staff sounds soo epic
What kind of slow setting epoxy do you use?
The slow setting I like is called liquid glass deep pour epoxy. 🤙
@@KoaStudioMahalo
Nice! I dig how you repurposed a broken weapon into two new weapons. They look really good
Crazy underrated channel
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Killer! 👍
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could you ssshow how to do the cording
Minecraft?
Cool
Those pieces of bone make me think its from either the flipper or the tail
Very possible