I've wanted to make one of these for quite a while now but never had an idea about how to do it. Thank you for this video. You've made a new subscriber for it LOL
Hi, just seen your channel. I'm a Māori carver and all things considered you did a great job, well done :) I saw a comment from Pt1, yes keep the tongue off the ground, rest it on a piece of wood and cloth on the ground, as an alternative. Try a 15" long 4x2 with a groove in it to cradle the shaft (tinana), that really helps
Been a few years since I made one 😅 but will definitely keep that in mind if I make another. I primarily focus on Hawaiian style weapons. Mahalo plenty for the comment!
Kiaora , hey I've a question I was told to smoke mine basically like a fish heat hardened. Then clean round piece of steel rub it all over locking in the grain given it a smooth polished look and yeah. As I feel staining it is not right.
This is a weapon that I wish I knew more of its history. On its faces it looks like it would best battle weapon do to it's reach and speed. It is also one of the best fighting sticks in the world. It's development and combat history is probably quite interesting.
If I remember correctly it was over 1000 British soldiers with guns bayonet cannons vs a little over 200 Maori warriors with a few only carrying guns and majority using a taiaha mere and patus the British soldiers were defeated. It may look like a simple weapon but in the right hands it is deadly.
The movements of Mau Rakau, helps one to develope their own strengths. Mentally, physically and Spiritually. If you mind or feet and hand movements arent sharp. You look stupid. Become the Rakau, Feel your surroundings. And become one with the Rakau. Or Taiaha. Be the Rakau, my Bro. Solid. Mentally, Physically, and Mentally. It was more honourable to kill a man with a Taiaha, Patu, Mere or Kotiate. Rather than shoot them with a gun. Kia ora.
@@staceybloomfield3452 Waow, Sounds like the whole history of the Maori Wars. But uhmm,, Yes. The Battle of Orakau and Rangiaowhia. They invaded a peaceful prairie, shooting at women and children. who floated and swam 500m. To be joined by other allies from Tauranga and Tuhoe. And battle on the next days. Ki te mate nga taane, me nga wahine, me nga tamariki, ka whawhai tonu matou, ake, ake, AKE! If the men are to die' then so must the women and children, we will fight forever, and ever, and ever. The final battle of the Invasion of the Waikato. NZ LAND WARS.
Your taiaha has a lot of mana. Tumatoeunga and rongomariro were fighting over a piece of land called pohutukawa. They were evenly matched, so Tumatoeunga went in search of a weapon. He came across his cousin rurutangiako who game him the first taiaha Akirotungi . Tumatoeunga went back to fight his brother rongomariro but rongomariro ran inside to the realm of peace. Alot more to the story and some one else could tell it better but had to share what I know. Mean as.
Much like the Katana of the Japanese warrior, this weapon (once finished with the kanohi which is the final step), will have it’s on Mauri (life force, spirit). The Toa must master this weapon in order to harness its Mauri and then the weapon becomes an extension of the Toa, in body, mind, spirit. I have only ever seen one or two wield this weapon and feel the Mauri, mana, of Toa.👊🏽
Hi, a while ago, I had watched this video and was inspired to make a taiaha of my own. i Used a pine 2x4 bcuz it was convenient LOL It actually came out pretty good for my first one ever. But, not good enough that I would put it up on youtube. I still really like the one you made here though, the wood is really something else.
Great work! I enjoy your joy with the tung oil. Saw that in one of the others I watched. Is that megaladon club in the outro, the one that got destroyed in the tree? That is a fascinating piece. Best wishes to you and yours.
I have actually made 3 different clubs that had megalodon teeth. The one that broke was a gunstock war club style. The one in the intro is still in great condition but has a new home 🤙
I don’t know what the traditional method in Aotearoa is but how I usually attach feathers is use a small amount of glue to just hold them in place then a simple wrap from end of the feathers working up. Then tie off a knot at the end and tuck the tail end of the knot under the lash 🤙
@@KoaStudio thanks a lot for taking the time to answer! I've never worked with wood but your work is amazing and I think I'll give it a try. I only made a koikoi with an old kitchen knife and it was a great satisfaction to make my own weapon and I want to do more now. Keep up the great work, it's really inspirational 🙏
No worries. By all accounts it’s a simple Taiaha.. I am definitely less skilled in intricate design work and carving… would love to one day improve in some other areas ya 🤙 always room to grow and improve!
