Native Hawaiian Utility Knife - Niho Oki

Niho Oki Workshop - Olohe Kahakauila Toledo

Learn how to make a Niho Oki, the traditional Hawaiian utility knife with a shark tooth, used to strip outer bark from wauke or mamaki. This multipurpose tool can also be used to expose inner bark for making kapa, and to carve patterns on the i`e kuku (kapa beater). Other uses include shaving hair, carving wood, and cutting food.

Saturday 11/1/08 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. $20 class fee + $25 supply fee (includes one Niho Oki kit)

A registration form can be found on page 4 of the attached program schedule.