A UNUSUAL SHARKTOOTH TOOL

fearn · 17th October 2013, 07:40 PM

I've seen some lovely modern shark-tooth weapons made from koa wood in shops in Maui and Hilo. Gorgeous things, impeccably crafted by native Hawaiians, but very modern. I'm with those who think this is a modern production. The ancient Hawaiians didn't have the drills to make those beautiful round holes, and their knuckledusters were wrapped around the hand with sennit.

It may indeed be associated with the (still-extant) martial art of Lua, but if so, it's a modern weapon, not an antique one.

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17th October 2013, 07:40 PM	#9
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	I've seen some lovely modern shark-tooth weapons made from koa wood in shops in Maui and Hilo. Gorgeous things, impeccably crafted by native Hawaiians, but very modern. I'm with those who think this is a modern production. The ancient Hawaiians didn't have the drills to make those beautiful round holes, and their knuckledusters were wrapped around the hand with sennit. It may indeed be associated with the (still-extant) martial art of Lua, but if so, it's a modern weapon, not an antique one. F