That patu is frigging gorgeous.... hell it wouldn't be hard to convince me to give up my duty ASP or Casco if I was allowed to carry a patu that size or a little longer. I know I'd definitely carry it off duty as my impact option 😁
@@KoaStudio it gives you options lol..... flat side if the assaulter is mildly ornery and needs a bit of a reminder on manners..... edge side if one is well past the point of polite discourse 😅😂🤣
HAHA. Awesome video. Here in Missouri I used osage orange, to build a club. It is also a good wood for making bows. Thank you for the inspirational vid. Much love.
Alot of time and effort go into keeping the weight balanced when making a patu also like the Taiaha there many different forms and variations on use🙏🏾 most of NZ Maori martial arts is deceptive so its hard to understand the full power of our weapons unless u are shown proper technique and form😁✌🏾 it just my opinion but I hope that helps brutha🙏🏾 Much love and thank you🤎🙏🏾 keep doing what u do💯 #nzmaorilove
Balance is a tricky thing haha. I tend to make my pieces a bit thick on the handle but that is because I am making them to fit me.. so it’s weight and feel fit the size of my hand and strength. In the hands of a trained martial artist for that style of weapon, I wonder how they would like it 🤔🤔
Although I know a few words, I don’t speak Maori, that said I do speak Japanese and a bit Spanish and the vowels are very similar so that helps 🤙 if I miss pronounce anything definitely let me know ya! Mahalo nui loa!
@@KoaStudio you’re very respectful in your efforts of pronunciation, a lot of descendants of NZ’s colonisers simply refuse to pronunciate correctly, to hear you put in the effort to do it correctly is not only respectful but empathetic, thank you
I grew up mostly in Hawai’i but my family is a massive mix of cultures so growing up with a love and passion for everyone’s history is what I try to add into my art. First learned on Hawaiian weapons but love to extend that to surrounds cultures and weapons as well. Mahalo plenty for your support! Very humbling! 😊
I am convinced. Koa is the prettiest wood! it's always so satisfying when it get's oiled. How was the club used? Was it a primary, a secondary, did people dual wield them?
I would have to agree 😁 the patu could be used as both a primary and secondary. It was used with quick power strikes focusing the energy of the swing on the edge or blade of the patu. I don’t know if they duel wielded them but i don’t think so. Maori warriors like Hawaiians tended to fight largely in Melee range so the use of the patu and or mere would not be uncommon.
Maori did dual wield patu, the patu swims like a fish using a stabbing motion, these short powerful jabs would be aimed at soft vulnerable places like the mouth and neck.
Good question 🤔 I know generally how the weapons I’ve made were used but I am not martially trained. Some of these weapons are used like blades and leave deep lacerations. Some are blunt force and can honestly drop a person in a single well placed hit. Each of these weapons were designed for specific uses and fulfilled them beautifully. But, since I’m not trained, from my experience I would say the Hawaiian axes have cut the deepest. But the way the Taiaha cut through 1” wood dowel like it was nothing. That across the face 😳 or even neck! Haha it’s hard to pick honestly!
In Hawaii and many islands they would use hand tools made from stone and natural materials and use stuff like lava rock and sand as an abrasive(sandpaper).
I am very familiar with a few different Haka dances such as the “Ka mate”. But I have never performed it. The Haka is a Maori dance and they are considered sacred. There are some wide known ones but when performed for a specific occasion it is not uncommon for a Haka to be written by an elder for that specific use. There are similar dances in almost all of the Polynesian islands of the pacific.
@@KoaStudio yeah I understand that but I convinced when you use more neutral music more viewers watch the whole thing,it is intuitive to react impulsively when confonted with outspoken personal taste,you just leave the judgemental train runs through your mind I think that’s a waist ,but no offence!!!
That patu is frigging gorgeous.... hell it wouldn't be hard to convince me to give up my duty ASP or Casco if I was allowed to carry a patu that size or a little longer. I know I'd definitely carry it off duty as my impact option 😁
😅 take someone out with style 😜
@@KoaStudio it gives you options lol..... flat side if the assaulter is mildly ornery and needs a bit of a reminder on manners..... edge side if one is well past the point of polite discourse 😅😂🤣
Fine craftsmanship bro!
Mahalo plenty!
@@KoaStudio welcome bro
You make badass weapens man !!!
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Oh man I love weapons like this really beautiful !
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Wonderfull work.
Thank you 😊 always humbling to hear!
Nice, the traditional one can break or cut a bone for sure
HAHA. Awesome video. Here in Missouri I used osage orange, to build a club. It is also a good wood for making bows. Thank you for the inspirational vid. Much love.
Mahalo! Thank you!
Mulberry is a close cousin of hedge, and looks identical when worked.
Alot of time and effort go into keeping the weight balanced when making a patu also like the Taiaha there many different forms and variations on use🙏🏾 most of NZ Maori martial arts is deceptive so its hard to understand the full power of our weapons unless u are shown proper technique and form😁✌🏾 it just my opinion but I hope that helps brutha🙏🏾 Much love and thank you🤎🙏🏾 keep doing what u do💯 #nzmaorilove
Balance is a tricky thing haha. I tend to make my pieces a bit thick on the handle but that is because I am making them to fit me.. so it’s weight and feel fit the size of my hand and strength. In the hands of a trained martial artist for that style of weapon, I wonder how they would like it 🤔🤔
I just want to commend you on your pronunciation, that’s great but also for your awesome videos, kia ora bro
Although I know a few words, I don’t speak Maori, that said I do speak Japanese and a bit Spanish and the vowels are very similar so that helps 🤙 if I miss pronounce anything definitely let me know ya! Mahalo nui loa!
@@KoaStudio you’re very respectful in your efforts of pronunciation, a lot of descendants of NZ’s colonisers simply refuse to pronunciate correctly, to hear you put in the effort to do it correctly is not only respectful but empathetic, thank you
I grew up mostly in Hawai’i but my family is a massive mix of cultures so growing up with a love and passion for everyone’s history is what I try to add into my art. First learned on Hawaiian weapons but love to extend that to surrounds cultures and weapons as well. Mahalo plenty for your support! Very humbling! 😊
Beautiful piece brutha💯 🤎
I am convinced. Koa is the prettiest wood! it's always so satisfying when it get's oiled.
How was the club used? Was it a primary, a secondary, did people dual wield them?
I would have to agree 😁 the patu could be used as both a primary and secondary. It was used with quick power strikes focusing the energy of the swing on the edge or blade of the patu. I don’t know if they duel wielded them but i don’t think so. Maori warriors like Hawaiians tended to fight largely in Melee range so the use of the patu and or mere would not be uncommon.
Maori did dual wield patu, the patu swims like a fish using a stabbing motion, these short powerful jabs would be aimed at soft vulnerable places like the mouth and neck.
Do you take commissions/orders?
I do, depending on the piece. Send me a dm on Instagram @koastudio 🤙
Do you take commissions?
I've been trying to find a nice patu for a while now with now luck.
Aloha! I do take commissioned pieces occasionally but currently I am not taking any 🤙 follow me on Instagram if you are interested!
@@KoaStudio thanks for the reply.
I've followed on Instagram 👍.
I would be interested in buying a longer version of the Patu from you or one of your shark tooth weapons, do you have a website ? Thanks 🙏🏼
Aloha! I don’t currently have a website but I post all of my work on my Instagram @koastudio
Send me a dm there for pricing 🤙
What do you think is the most deadly weapon you've made?
Good question 🤔 I know generally how the weapons I’ve made were used but I am not martially trained. Some of these weapons are used like blades and leave deep lacerations. Some are blunt force and can honestly drop a person in a single well placed hit. Each of these weapons were designed for specific uses and fulfilled them beautifully. But, since I’m not trained, from my experience I would say the Hawaiian axes have cut the deepest. But the way the Taiaha cut through 1” wood dowel like it was nothing. That across the face 😳 or even neck! Haha it’s hard to pick honestly!
Do you have a store where you sell the stuff you make?
Do not currently have my own webpage but if you follow me on Instagram you can order from there 🤙 @koastudio
How would people make those without power tools?
In Hawaii and many islands they would use hand tools made from stone and natural materials and use stuff like lava rock and sand as an abrasive(sandpaper).
But it would be incredibly hard to make it with hand tools
A whole new skill set 😳
how thes many centimeters long?
34.3 cent 🤙
@@KoaStudio Thank you very much, I want to try to do it myself, but from modern materials, I try from hdpe.
Awesome!! Would love to see the finished piece 🤙
can you do a haka
I am very familiar with a few different Haka dances such as the “Ka mate”. But I have never performed it. The Haka is a Maori dance and they are considered sacred. There are some wide known ones but when performed for a specific occasion it is not uncommon for a Haka to be written by an elder for that specific use. There are similar dances in almost all of the Polynesian islands of the pacific.
@@KoaStudio ok cool
Cannot watch with such bad and awful music!
There is a mute button 😏
@@KoaStudio yeah I understand that but I convinced when you use more neutral music more viewers watch the whole thing,it is intuitive to react impulsively when confonted with outspoken personal taste,you just leave the judgemental train runs through your mind I think that’s a waist ,but no offence!!!
@rick-nv7im if you watch some of my more recent builds, last 6months-yr it is a very different style 😅 you might like them more.. or worse haha.