Making a Wood Patu - Carving a Maori Style Warrior Club - Slicing Watermelon!
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2024
- Hey everyone! Some of you have asked for a wood patu, so here it is! What do you think about more Maori and maybe some Hawaiian weapons as well? I've always wanted to make a lei o mano and other shark-tooth weapons and tools.
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Watched this about an hour ago, remembered I had a farriers rasp and a chunk of Kanuka in the garage. Already have the general shaped knocked out. Cheers for the inspiration.
Beautiful Patu, and very effective. I think that the Polynesians who first made these weapons without the benefit of metal or our modern power tools were master woodsmiths!
great video as always. its wonderful to see some interest in Maori weapons and tools outside of New Zealand
+BigDirtyUncle Thank you for watching!
Love this! I'm Māori and as a kid I was taught how to use a Patu. My elders told me that u strike downwards with it. You don't use ur arm muscles rather you flick ur wrist forwards and let gravity do the rest.
I found some acacia serving boards at the supermarket. With some cutting and sanding I could easily get them into the shape of a patu, I am excited to see how sturdy they would be since acacia was used for Australia’s primitive wooden weapons, especially boomerangs
Did you try it and if so how did it go ?
There's alot of different types of patu it's also to do with Balance the way you hold it ...if you know how to use it properly you will understand what I mean ..in center when you Balance it on your index you don't need much force to swing it's the twist and snap off your wrist like a back hand table tennis hit instead using the flat side use the blade ..
excellent Job keep up the excellent work👍👍👍
Did such a good job the watermelon was scared stiff lmao the tool did most of the work as intended. Amazing.
Nick dude that is a totally awesome wooden patu it's my favorite Maori weapon besides the kotiate
I'm in the process of making one out of red oak right now but do you know where I can find a super detailed description of the kotiate
and how long is the wrist cord
From what I've been told the Maori Warriors of old used patu as a thrusting weapon so it'll be interesting if you tested their thrusting power as well as swing. In my Hapu it is tradition to receive a Maori weapon once one turns 21 and I was gifted a Patu onewa, when In had it feels more effective the thrust than to swing, the common thought is that the patu is better used to break the skull and ribs in a thrust like a dagger or gladius than to open the skin with swings. The idea being to dispatch the person quickly. Lovely Patu you've made, fantastic seeing someone make it with respect and showing the steps!
+k. hudson Thank you for the knowledge! Holding a stone patu, it feels very much like a thrusting weapon. That thrusting motion is something I need to work on, but I'll definitely test that as well. I appreceate the kind words!
BackyardBowyer No worries! Been watching you videos for years, thought it was amazing when you started exploring Polynesian technologies in depth! Can't think of anyone better to to do it!
Make a taiaha next bro. Chur
+jords p Thanks for the suggestion!
I like your wooden patu better than your serpentine one but I like both. you should test them to see how they compare
+Gavin toaster Thanks for the suggestion!
I have a suggestion for a short sword out of rebar. Could you do a Gladius that would be awesome! Nice video as always.
+TheReal Møjøjøjø That would be awesome! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@BackyardBowyer how thes many centimeters long?
@@BackyardBowyer always love ur videos and I can't exactly describe it but ur voice tone has like a certain kindness to it I think that's pretty neat too
I like how you used the sponge to raise the grain. Most people dont even think about doing that. I use the steam from a tea kettle to raise the grain on small projects like that. The moisture combined with the heat works very very well. Great video, Nick.
Awesome work parata! That rasping in your hands was pretty hearty lol I usually throw in a vice, can apply more elbow grease. Back in the days the edges were sharpened to a deadlier edge as well, basically as sharp as a sword
Beautiful, great project, and never seen the tallow finish before, it was a nice final step!
+TrikeRoadPoet Thank you!
How about making a Maori Taiaha?
+TheSneakyGit Thank you for the suggestion!
@@BackyardBowyer Please do this! I wanna see it!
So this is what baby yoda is always talking about
This is what youtube SHOULD be used for
+Nolen Johnson Thanks for watching!
hey bro it's good to see you showing interest towards our weapons
That is very nice, great job...
Fantastic work, thank you for sharing....I will have to give this a try!
I love your skills and your interest in making these ancient weapons
+il Barone Rozzo Thank you!
Nice project, and one that looks feasible for me with my limited tools! Looks great!
+Rodrigo Teresa Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I would love to see you make an Australian Aboriginal club. Some very unusual shapes there.
Ur videos always inspire me to try making new and different things keep up the great work buddy
Sir I love rewatching this video I encourage you to continue in your passions. Thank you.
Tallow ! excellent choice. it's important that the oils be stable. Old school blackthorn fighting sticks were treated with butter and smoked in the chimney for over a year. It's what gave them their great strength.
+Anderw Marcell Thank you for the insight and for watching!
A gunstock war club out of hickory would be amazing.
+Jay Ammons It would be! Thank you for the suggestion!
Very nice my friend!
I made one my self of brazilian red wood...very hard and strong wood. I wish I could show it to you brother...
Nice work again...👍👍👍
Have you thought about making a Maori wahaika and thanks for sharing the awesome videos can't wait to see more.
I made one for our mokopuna (grandchild) to use in her school Kapa haka out of hardwood. She attends a full immersion Maori school in NZ's Central Plateau. The weapon of choice for our tribe is the Tewha tewha. Our tribe has a fighting component that are trained to actually engage hostiles. They will take you out if you cross them.
Hey Nick! I am fascinated by the way ancient Hawaiians used Hibiscus Tillaceus (Hau). Do you know if this plant can grow on the mainland? Could you do a demonstration of rope making and lashing with the fibers? The one time I was able to experiment with the material it felt almost strong enough to make a stringed instrument!
+Jules Verne I'm not sure if it grows up here (I'm on the mainland now), but I have worked with it before. Wonderfully soft wood for carving and it floats. Good for starting fires and the fibers are tough, too!
Thanks for watching!
Ok thanks! I love watching any project you undertake!
Bob Ross hai will grown in some places in the USA for sure such as Florida, and southern California, and South Texas where it's extremely tropical and hot. It will probably grow in other places that don't get cold provided you water enpugh.
Hey nick, do you mind making a pudao with maybe a pvc handle or a wooden one it would be really cool to watch!
+Hrhc123 That would be cool! Thanks for the suggestion!
Awesome video!!! Time for some shark teeth blades, I am most impressed by the way it sliced threw the water melon! The darker wood patu caught my attention did native Hawaiians make bows from that wood? And also keep up the great work your videos make my day!!! -tom
+tommy wilts Thank you! It is one of the woods they may have used, but there isn't a whole lot of info publicly available. Hawaiians made bows, but they were frowned upon as a weapon and generally were only used for competitive games.
Hey man, I got to re-watching this and something struck me.
You gotta try making one of these using Kamagong or Ironwood. It's a type of heavy and dense hardwood used to make weapons in Escrima or Kali. It's very hard hence the name and very dark in colour..
It may not be a native species, but oh boy. Dare I say it's much better than Hickory.
Use a vice my friend! Watching you rasp that wood in your hands makes MY hands callous :) In any case, really enjoy your content. Keep up the great work.
+Mario Sanchez Thank you for the suggestion! I appreceate the concern!
Very nice. I have actually been wanting to make one of these for a long time.
Have you thought about making one out of aluminum?
+Kekistani Armorer I've tried making one, had one success so far. I'm thinking about doing one in bronze, but would like to cast a few in aluminum first. Thanks for the suggestion!
Rimu, a native wood from NZ and was used by the Maori to make their weapons and tools. Maybe try out that wood. Its my favorite wood to work with because of its beautiful dark grain that comes out really well when oiled or varnished.
+rory Donaldson Thank you for the suggestion! I have to find a source for it, but it would be awesome to try!
I like your channel. You are very skilful. But I think you are a bit underrated. Have you tried collaborating with other popular channels that work with weaponry and stuff like that to help your channel grow more? Just an idea.
+Behrang Khosravi Thank you for the suggestion!
BackyardBowyer hope to see more awesome videos in future.
Just a suggestion but you might look at black locust wood. Hard and dense.
The amount of damage that a simple, thin edged club can do is marvelous!!
+Jules Thurongi It is! Thanks for watching!
Nice! Do you think you will try to make a Taiaha? Good to see someone from another part of the world doing this when its becoming a dying cultural art here in New Zealand.
awesome build Nick!
Could you make some of the weapons from "The Dead Lands" movie.(If you haven't seen it it's an awesome story spoken in Maori language with english subs)
+Gickky That was a great movie. I definitely am planning on making some of those weapons, especially the toki.
I like how you have replied to every comment so far. That says something. Something good
+That one kid Thank you! I really appreciate everyone's comments. They keep me doing this stuff!
Great job I love your videos
Have you tried watered wood? To make wood more durable and tuff they used to put logs in streams and rivers to soak out the resins leaving only the woodfiber. After this it would be left to air dry in a wood attic.
+Joris Bogaerts I have not! Thank you for the suggestion!
Okay I thought there would be more information about the subject but apparently it is something that was still practiced in the Netherlands and Flanders in the recent past, and a little in the present, but is all but forgotten in the rest of the world in favor of modern fast harvesting of wood. The technique was apparently know as far as in China. But at the moment the little amount of info I found is singularly in dutch. The dutch word is "Wateren". nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wateren_(hout)
Watering wood is a rather time consuming technique freshly cut logs of wood are submerged in constantly flowing water for a minimum of 9 months, on average 3 years and maximum 5 years. The goal is to remove all nutrients, minerals and starches from the logs. When dried this wood does not "work" as much as unwatered wood and depending of the type of wood many qualities are improved or become usable for applications for which it would be otherwise unusable. For example, wood of fruit trees is in the norm unusable for furniture making but after watering apparently becomes usable.
My personal experience with the wood is from seeing my grandfather work with watered oak, don't know if it was summer or winter oak. This oak was cut down by his father right before WWII and spent the entirety of the war in a stream. After this it spent decades air drying in the attic. Then somewhere in the 80's, I think, my grandfather had the log sawed up into planks at a local mill. He told me it apparently destroyed a few saw blades while being cut at the mill. The miller gave him the comment he had never seen wood so tuff and hard. The in the late 90's I've seen my grandfather struggle with the wood it damaged and even destroyed a few sawblades, routerbits and face millingblade. I still see him going at it with the angle grinder just to cut through the hardest parts of the wood.
I need to make one of these. Well done man 👏🏻
Could one just use plain coconut oil as a finish or does it have to be mixed with bees wax?
amazing work once again!!stunning vid!love your work man!! :)
+aris spilios Thank you!
be good my friend!!
Do it! I really like seeing the Maori and Hawaiian projects. Gonna make me a patu one of these days.
+Aaron Craig Awesome! Thanks for watching!
That's awesome! Quick question... Was the patu used only as a weapon or was it also a tool? I imagine they'd be great at dispatching large fish on fishing boat without creating too much mess or wasting any good meat.
+Evolution Glitch Thanks for watching! As far as I know, it was only a weapon. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if they were used for other things. There are similarly shaped tools that were used as root beaters, and I'm sure they could have been used for dispatching fish.
Brather, pleace Ohia is Ohia ,man I love that tree. But I so much love you are carving thees traditional weapons. Have you done any of the Hawaiian blod tooles jet ? the once with the shark teeth from the Lua.
Ps. I almost forgott, If I make traditional wood weapons, as a last step of the finish I always press the fibers of the wood together with a smooth rock. I do that to make it more sharp and to harden the wood on the edge, I do not take fire to do that, just a rock. Maby you can try it too, I always love the results I am getting.
Your Stamm
+Stamm Thank you for the knowledge! I appreceate the kind words and suggestions!
Hey Nick , I love your Work no metter wath, You would be the Ideal Neibour for me, we could have so much fun I belive.
your Friend, your Stamm
Lookingat it from the practical angle, does a wooden patu something better than a stone one, disregarding the material and work needed to create it?
+Maro150983 The stone is much heavier, which I would think would make it more effective at stabbing and more damaging overall. The wood is lighter and feels much faster in the hand. I'm not sure if a wood patu is better than a stone one, it would come down to your preference.
Cool, it sounds kind of like a different weapon, once you switch the material. Btw, were they used like the main weapon (with shield?), or is it a sidearm you switch to if needed? Man, you just get me interrested in Maori stuff ;)
Maro150983 Just for show I believe.
+SenpaiSancho YT You mean it was not used as an actual weapon? To be fair, I can imagine Maori fighting spear and shield, but what if you end up in a grapple? A good knife would be helpful, but I can imagine breaking a tight of your opponent by something like that is not something to frown upon, plus the stone ones look sharp enough to cut.
+Maro150983 The patu was more or less a sidearm. The Maori, as well as many other Polynesians, typically do not use shields. Fighting was usually done at a distance with long spears and thrown spears, then close in with staff weapons and sidearms like the patu.
Patu are very valuable for gaining Mana, because of the level of strength and skill it takes to use well and the proximity of your opponent. To be killed with a well made or important mere was considered an honor.
The patu was often used for stabbing and cutting in close quarters. The patu was used similarly to how the Hawaiians used the pahoa (dagger).
Awesome job and great video! Thanks 👍🏻
would it work if I made one out of red oak? and how specificity do you wrap the wrist cord around your wrist or your hand? I love Maori weapons and I'm curious
Love how you used hickory because I really want to make a patu but don't have the tools for greenstone, thank you and great piece
+Eric Helms Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Very, very nice...you can make one for me any day. I love the simple beauty and effectiveness of the Patu. Its a shame we can't openly carry these.
Beautiful work... Can you share the measurements and weight of your patu...? You could try a paoa from Easter Island (Rapa Nui) A hug from Chile!
Thanks for all your videos Nick !!
+PThumper361 Thanks for watching!
How about trying to make an Aztec macuahuitl? The obsidian blades may be hard to produce, so perhaps you could use another material for the blades. Bone or grinded stone, perhaps?
+Mistdragon3311 That would be awesome! I'm not very good at prismatic blades, but I could probably do some knapped obsidian blades. Thanks for the suggestion!
Loving these builds lately!
+Compl33tR4nd0mZ Awesome! Thanks for watching!
BackyardBowyer
Will you put any of these on your etsy?
How long did you make the patu? As in inches?
Is there a stencil I could use? I've been trying to free hand it and isn't turning out too well.
In the most non wierd way possible. I love me good wood sanding video.
You should definitely try to make a sickle or a scythe! I am currently in the process of restoring both said tools myself. Love the vids keep up the good work!
+JDHUAYRA Thanks for the suggestions! I think I may try to forge a mild steel European style scythe. I've been wanting one for a while.
Could make some patu out of metal? Aluminium, brass, mild steel?
IRON WOOD is tough, with twisted grain. I don't know how, but the grain is bound side ways to the point that it is almost impossible to split.
I am guessing that it would make a non breakable tomahawk handle.
+Willy Bee Thank you for the suggestion!
Cool video as always, keep'em coming!
Hi, I liked the video, could you just tell me what the dimensions of the Patu are?
Hi Nick. Could you please make a compound PVC crossbow?
Have you made a trench club spiked with shark's teeth and bullet shell casings?
+graham ross I have not, sounds cool! Thanks for watching!
I'd love to see you talk about the different wood finishes out there, and test them out on some projects like this.
+4xdblack That would be cool! Thanks for the suggestion!
That was Excellent! I don't know if your channel features more of the history and culture of the island warriors but I will certainly be looking through them to watch you make more cool stuff! Thanks!
+InformationIsTheEdge Thank you for watching! Polynesian weapons have always been an interest of mine, but fairly recent to the channel. I'm planning on doing more soon!
hay i have 19mm 14cm red hickory is that what you started out with? cuz I want to make one and carve on the middle. and do you thank that's a good thickness for a two handed patu like 80cm's long? thanks for the videos there really helpful:)
Hey man! What were the dimensions on that board?
awesome! Kia Ora from NZ!!!
+heath Thank you for watching!
Are you selling any of the Patu?
A better finish is 1/3 linseed oil, 1/3 turpentine, and 1/3 beeswax. Heat the wax just enough to melt, mix in the other parts, and store in a sealed jar. Rub on, allow to dry for 10-15 minutes, wipe off excess, let dry overnight.
Awesome awesome awesome love the work any other Maori builds to look forward too?
+Adam Ironne Thanks! Any suggestions? I have some Hawaiian weapons in the works. I've been getting a lot of suggestions to do a Taiaha.
BackyardBowyer a taiha would be awesome. I can't think of any other Maori things Maybe the traditional tattoo chisel or a traditional Australian boomerang ?
That's truly groovy, I now have another build added to my list of things to make
+TheLord0Ice0Wind Awesome! Thanks for watching!
BackyardBowyer I got some scrap wood, it's dense, might work as proof of concept/trial run
Very nice, could you try to make a Maori Taiaha or a rapier made from rebar.
+TangSooDoArnis4Life Thanks for the suggestions!
i'm making a club that looks like the spade headed ones i've seen the king's guards carry with shark teeth around the rim edge. i've already made and gifted a samoan style club (looks like a big ? mark) also with shark teeth lashed to it with sinew to a friend from samoa. couldn't find koa in any decent size so i used straight grain ash toasted. very heavy tough wood.
+Jeffrey Arnold Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I'm hoping to make something similar soon.
hi i make single edge clubs using split firewood, that was inspired by maori clubs, they are nimble, crude but effective.
i really like the club in this video.
+JT Jensen Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Quick question. What's the difference between a Mere and a Patu?
+GameHunterMaster I've heard that it's mainly the materials used, but it could be the shape. Anybody with more knowledge want to chime in?
hey bro. I'm on a mission to create the ultimate PVC bow. question...? what do you think about running all fiberglass rods the entire length? all pieces.
+achilles gargaryen Thanks for watching! You should avoid full length fiberglass rods because they will slow the bow down and increase stress in the handle. If you do use fiberglass rods, try making a staggered core of different lengths to strengthen the handle.
Have you seen the Patus with designs in them? The have a different shape and I'm not sure if they're practical for weaponry or ceremonial. I have seen some that are engraved, would you ever try something like that?
+HalfBit360 There are a few different types of patu. The patu as a weapon is less geared toward practicality and more towards Mana. Some of the designs are to bring your ancestors into battle with you. Some are for more brutal reasons. I would like to carve some of the more intricate and specialized patu!
Thanks for watching!
The Patu were specifically for practical application in battle. an expert of Patu could outclass an expert of a longarm weapon like spears or taiaha. The intricate Patu were given more mana and esteem for more ceremonial executions and had been passed down through generations, being for prize killing rather than typical battle, but these patu were stronger and heavier, and used for thrust rather than swings.
Awesome build. Did you buy the hickory board or mill it yourself? Also, do you have a spokeshave? If not, I think you would really like it for shaping those curves from the corners. I like the rasp technique too, though!
+Andy D. I bought this board from the local hardwood store. Thanks for the tip!
BackyardBowyer Very cool. Your videos always brighten my day and inspire me to get out to the workshop. Looking forward to the next one.
Where can a buy a piece of hickory like that in Canada (British Columbia)
Hi Nick you're the best,what are the dimensions of that patu
+Faça Voçe Mesmo Thanks! This one is 14-3/4" long, 4" wide, and a little over 3/4" thick. Hope this helps!
The only trick I would suggest is to blacken the outside of the wood with a torch prior to oiling and polishing. This will make it even harder and stronger.
+Sherlock Holmes Thank you for the suggestion!
if you get a chance try dog wood and persimon and hedge
love the traditional patu! i have been facinated with them since watching "the dead lands"
+Wulf Don t Thanks for the suggestions! I have a piece of mountain mahogany that I might use for Hawaiian and Maori weapons. The Dead Lands is an awesome movie!
Hey backyard bowyer,love your videos,especially the latest ones as I am Maori,maybe you could try your hand at making the greatest staff weapon ever( in my opinion).The Taiaha!
+Terence Mac Thank you! I definitely want to try carving a Taiaha!
Yep... Would like to see Nick make a Taiaha.
It would be easier to try and make a pouwhenua rather than a taiaha and the functions of the two are identical.
I second this!
Hi Nick could you try a taiaha out of hickory I would love to make one of those.
+Jeff Hudson Thanks for the suggestion! That sounds awesome!
you do really amazing work!
+Sasha Popovic Thank you!
Nick, since you know how to work with wood and obsidian, why not make an Aztec Macuahuitl?
+rasnac Thanks for the suggestion! That would be awesome!
Yeah, baby!!! That's so awesome!!!
+TheSchmeister Thanks for watching!
BackyardBowyer anytime, brother..
you mite want to try white oak similar to hickory in elasticity but much harder and much more dense, black locust or one of its relatives and Osage orange
+g00gle is watching U Thank you for the suggestions!
Awesome club you should try making a leimano or macuahuitl would be awesome to see either one
+Eric Padilla Thanks for the suggestions!
Make a micarta patu that would be awesome!
+cyko phor That does sound really cool! I wonder how it would hold up? It may be cool to have a horseshoe shaped piece of steel cured inside the block of fabric so that you have a truly sharp edge. A completely solid resin/cloth patu would be cool too!
BackyardBowyer I was thinking a carbon fiber edge to keep sharp , but fabric with a metal core should work too as long as you get a tight press , been watching your videos for years the wife and I love em , keep up the good work!
That would be very cool...and if you can make the micarta under pressure with a press it would be "Stronger"
Oooooh, I would love this :D
BackyardBowyer very interesting greetings from UK England Essex I'm a carver too I may try carving that be great for my rat whacking hell maybe even for burglars along with my sjambok 💕👌🐺🐻
A nulla nulla would be great a branch into a knot. If u made a video i would copy have a bit picked out of my oldboys trees) also i would like try make patu is amazing what it can do aye nice wood and finishing :)
Nice video, subbed.
Just one question: what's the thickness of the patu at its center?
Depends how heavy you want it usually 3/4 inch or around 2cm id start at this