Hawaii Knife Life - daily use for work and play

[oldmanwilly]

Does flint or obsidian naturally occur in the Hawaiian Islands? Or are the islands too "young" to form obsidian?

 

[MolokaiRider]

What stone are you using!!!!!! Are those local or from the big island???? Mauna Kea had deposits of super hard rock high up on top........Hawaiite (spelling???) its called...... Pretty cool... Eruption under a glacier made it cool faster n harder........I'd imagine some could be found byyou though..... Stay safe!!! Missing this thread......

We are using stones found at a river mouth, that have naturally been smoothed. For stone tools, you don't want too much holes, so lava rock that has a lot of these is not used as much.

Does flint or obsidian naturally occur in the Hawaiian Islands? Or are the islands too "young" to form obsidian?

Yes, but it is quite rare. The sole source of obsidian in the state of Hawaiʻi is Pu`u Wa`awa`a, a broad, dome-shaped cone on the north flank of Hualālai Volcano.

 

[Wharn]

We are using stones found at a river mouth, that have naturally been smoothed. For stone tools, you don't want too much holes, so lava rock that has a lot of these is not used as much.

Yes, but it is quite rare. The sole source of obsidian in the state of Hawaiʻi is Pu`u Wa`awa`a, a broad, dome-shaped cone on the north flank of Hualālai Volcano.

There is a lot of it just lying around. I go hiking there frequently.

 

[MolokaiRider]

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Looks like a great place to hike! I need to get back over to visit the BI, it's been way too many years.

 

[cut it out]

We need more info on this awesome yota!!

 

[MolokaiRider]

Man I certainly neglect this thread.

I thought it prudent to start updating again.

Helped some friends harvest Taro today, using a stainless Mora Companion.

 

[MolokaiRider]

This years Forum knife is such a good looking set up. I hope those that wanted one were able to get one.

 

[MolokaiRider]

Another Mora, this time a Flex, to make Laulau.

 

[MolokaiRider]

The finished Haku and Board, on its first trial run to make Poi.

 

[MolokaiRider]

Condor Swamp Romper and a SAK makes for a fun time.

Can you see the bait ball?

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

Condor Swamp Romper and a SAK makes for a fun time.
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Can you see the bait ball?

What fish species do you think is making them ball up? Love looking and learning from all your posts and pictures, thank you

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[MolokaiRider]

What fish species do you think is making them ball up? Love looking and learning from all your posts and pictures, thank you

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Thank you!

I am pretty sure it's Akule, which are really great fried!

 

[Delgadonine]

What does Taro taste like?

It looks like a Beet or even a Rhubarb. Maybe a Sweet Potato. Though, I'm sure it has it's own personality.

I'm intrigued!

 

[MolokaiRider]

What does Taro taste like?

It looks like a Beet or even a Rhubarb. Maybe a Sweet Potato. Though, I'm sure it has it's own personality.

I'm intrigued!

It's very starchy and sort of bland.

It'a corm is smashed with water to make a paste called Poi and is popular to eat with raw fish dishes, and holds significant cultural status among Hawaiians.

It is considered a staple, and in their culture, is considered a literal brother.

The leaf is used to make dishes like Squid Luau, LauLau, any other steamed leafy dish.

It can also be used to Kulolo, which is a dessert.

It is an acquired taste, that's for sure.

 

[Delgadonine]

That sounds great!

Not sure if I'd be able to find it Nebraska. I just might have to visit Hawaii, one day!

 

[Dergyll]

There's a YouTuber I watch sometimes, he kayak fishes out of Hawaii.

One of these days, I'll figure out how to get a yak over there, rent one, or just book a kayak fishing tour. Looks awesome!

 

[MolokaiRider]

Here is a video of my son, nieces and nephews on a typical weekend back when they were younger.

We raised them to be adventurous and to enjoy and respect nature.

 

[jfk1110]

Here is a video of my son, nieces and nephews on a typical weekend back when they were younger.

We raised them to be adventurous and to enjoy and respect nature.

Missing this!!!! Looks like paradise and an awesome place to grow up....

 

[jbmonkey]

Here is a video of my son, nieces and nephews on a typical weekend back when they were younger.

We raised them to be adventurous and to enjoy and respect nature.

nicley done, lot of good times there captured on film.. should be a travel commercial for the state......

 

[MolokaiRider]

Oldest son and I made a short meat hunt this morning.

Lots of these Heiau sites and stone walls created many, many years ago. This one runs almost a mile and a half.

Sun coming up.

Starting our hike uphill.

Quota met!

Get some music going, and get to work. Average sized and young spike...perfect for meat.

One of my favorite hunting knives, Becker BK16 in a TOPS sheath.

Stripped, thinned tip, convexed, with small edge bevel. Cuts like a demon!

He is getting pretty good at this. A couple of guides have asked him if he would work for them, but he knows better than that. Deer was a gift to the People, and a resource not to be sold. It is to be given.

He prefers his 119, as he is so used to it. I always hand him a different knife to try, but always declines and sticks with his Buck.

Enjoying the shade and company.

G-Shock for today. The large display on this model is great for my aging eyes.