Chaves Redencion 229 G10 handle scale - Skulls Mountain White / hand-painted

Style features

The Mountain of Skulls (Chichén Itzá's Tzompantli, or skull rack) is a chilling archaeological site in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Built by the Maya between 800–1200 CE, this massive stone platform displayed thousands of human skulls—victims of ritual sacrifice and warfare

Excavations reveal over 180 carved stone skulls and niches once holding real crania, likely from captured warriors or nobles offered to gods like Kukulkan. The Tzompantli symbolized power, divine favor, and cosmic order—skulls fed the sun and ensured rain, fertility, and victory

Spanish chroniclers described similar Aztec tzompantli in Tenochtitlan holding 60,000+ skulls. The Chichén Itzá version, near the Sacred Cenote, was a public monument of terror and piety

Today, it stands as a stark reminder of ancient Mesoamerican ritual violence, human sacrifice, and the complex worldview of the Maya civilization

Make your Chaves Redencion 229 knife beautiful with a new set of decorative scale in the Skulls Mountain style, carved from G10. This custom G10 scale combine durable construction, precision CNC machining and hand-finished detailing to deliver superior handling and a distinctive appearance

Designed specifically for Chaves knives, these scale provide a secure hold, improved control and refined appearance that emphasizes the owner's excellent taste

Whether you are upgrading your EDC knife or customizing your personal collection, these scale deliver reliability, comfort and visual appeal

The scale are compatible with only Redencion 229 model:

• Chaves Redencion 229

Manufacturing time

We operate on a made-to-order basis. This means that when you place an order, we have some time to make it. The time it takes depends on how complicated the style is. The production time is listed in the features. We try to stock up, but it doesn't work out. Thank you for that!

G10

• Exceptional durability and toughness
• Superior grip in all conditions
• Low moisture absorption and weather resistance
• Comfortable, organic feel
• Lightweight yet stable

Precision CNC machined & hand finished

Each set of scales is designed using a 3D modeling process and precision CNC machining technology, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent quality. After machining, the scales are carefully hand-ground, painted and oiled for a smooth finish and long-lasting protection. There are many tears and sweat between these stages. You won't know, because no one reads this far

• 3D design modeling
• Precision CNC cutting
• Protective coating application
• Manual grinding and finishing
• Quality inspection

This combination of modern manufacturing and craftsmanship ensures excellent fit, finish and durability

Why G10?

G10 creation is a fascinating high-pressure laminating process that produces one of the toughest composite materials used in knives, electronics, and aerospace.

G10, also known as garolite, is made by stacking multiple layers of woven fiberglass cloth (typically E-glass) impregnated with thermosetting epoxy resin. The layers undergo pre-drying to a B-stage, then are stacked, compressed under extreme heat (up to several hundred degrees) and high pressure in a hydraulic press until the epoxy fully cures into a dense, rigid sheet.

This creates exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, near-zero moisture absorption, superior electrical insulation, and chemical resistance—often outperforming metals in demanding environments. Fun fact: The "G" stands for glass, and "10" refers to its NEMA grade for top-tier performance. Popularized in the 1980s for knife handles, G10's durability makes it nearly indestructible and perfect for textured, colorful custom scales