Varusteleka Skrama 80 maple handle scales - Koi #01 / hand-painted

Style features

Japanese Koi (Nishikigoi, "brocaded carp") are ornamental carp bred in Japan from common carp (Cyprinus carpio) since the early 19th century in Niigata Prefecture. Selective breeding created vibrant color patterns—red (Kohaku), white with red spots (Taisho Sanke), black and red (Showa Sanshoku), metallic (Hikarimono), and more

Koi symbolize perseverance, strength, and good fortune in Japanese culture, inspired by the legend of carp swimming upstream against the current to become dragons at Dragon Gate waterfall (from Chinese folklore). They represent success through adversity

Today, Koi are prized worldwide, with top specimens fetching hundreds of thousands of dollars at auctions. The colorful fish grace ponds, gardens, and tattoos as emblems of resilience and prosperity

Make your Varusteleka Skrama 80 knife beautiful with a new set of decorative scales in the Koi #01 style, carved from solid, natural maple wood. These custom wood scales combine durable construction, precision CNC machining and hand-finished detailing to deliver superior handling and a distinctive appearance

Designed specifically for Varusteleka (Terävä) knives, these scales 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 scales deliver reliability, comfort and visual appeal

• Collector's numbered edition
• Koi Series (each pair features a unique color scheme)
• If it's out of stock, that means this item is already part of a private collection

The scales are compatible with various modifications of the Varusteleka (Terävä) model:

• Varusteleka Skrama 80
• Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 85

The kit includes scales and screws for mounting

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!

Natural solid maple

• Durable wood species
• Lightweight
• Tactile comfort
• Natural shock absorption
• Warm on a winter evening

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 wood, not G10 or micarta?

Wood offers greater comfort, warmth, and aesthetic satisfaction. Wood is lighter and more pleasant to hold. Wooden scales are best suited for customization and hand finishing. Or perhaps made from G10 and micarta. Why not?