This Pahoa Kiwi 'O Waimea/Curved Dagger of Waimea, is one of three examples of curved shaped Pahoa, unique to Kaua'i. These dagger hold a special place in my heart, for my people herald from Kaua'i. I truly believe that Kanaka Kaua'i have always done things a little different from the rest of the islands. From Poi pounders to Mea Kaua/weapons, could be just the isolation from the rest of the Kingdom, but I'd like to think that's what makes Kaua'i special. The cord is fashioned from hemp fiber.