Hawaiian Utility Knife | Folk Art Workshops @ Chase Home

Want to lash a real shark tooth into a functional piece of Hawaiian folk art?

A niho ‘oki (“cutting tooth”) is a traditional Hawaiian utility knife deeply rooted in cultural heritage. Used historically for everything from woodworking to food prep, it’s built by lashing a shark tooth securely to a carved wooden handle.

Join local artist and Utah Artist Fellow Kimo Watanabe for a hands-on dive into traditional Hawaiian tool design. Kimo brings generations of technique and cultural intent (kaona) to this folk art workshop, where you'll:

*Explore authentic and replica Hawaiian tools in an interactive showcase.

*Fine-tune a pre-cut wooden handle using files and sandpaper.

*Master traditional lashing techniques to set your shark tooth into place.

*Take home a fully functional, handcrafted utility knife!

Workshop Details:

*Saturday, September 5, 2026,

*2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

*Chase Home Museum (Center of Liberty Park)

NOTE: Suitable for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult registrant.