{"product_id":"varusteleka-skrama-240-with-leather-sheath","title":"Varusteleka Skrama 240 with Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkrama is a versatile heavy-duty bush knife – a tool that builds shelters, chops firewood, and even whittles kindling! If you're taking just one knife into the bush, get a big Skrama!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F2F8FF;border:1px solid #B9D6FF;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;margin:1rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are two versions of this Skrama: the older version with the edge sharpened to two different angles: a 25° section near the grip for fine work and whittling, and a 34° angle along the rest of the blade for chopping. The newer version no longer has a 25° secondary bevel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile outdoors knife for chopping, splitting, and whittling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngenious hybrid of a knife and a machete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hand-and-a-half-handed rubber grip gives enough power for chopping but also enables finer work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 mm (9.45\") full-tang carbon steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Finland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy leather sheath in this bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkrama – as in Scramasax or Seax, a big single-edged knife popular in Iron Age Europe. Much like the Scandinavian Leuku, Skrama doubles up as a tool and defensive implement. A fine name is always nice, and the best ones are those with some history behind them. Our 21st-century Skrama would surely meet the demands of any Iron Age man from \"ye good olde days\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is naturally no axe, nor a precision tool for extremely meticulous work, but something in between and a solid and dependable companion above all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnatomy of a Skrama\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is slightly curved, with a hole in the tip for hanging. The back of the blade is flat, with no saw teeth or whatnot, perfect for batoning. Do not use a rock, axe, or anything else than wood; it will eventually damage the blade! The full tang construction ends with the bare head of the tang sticking out, with a hole for a wrist strap. The blade may have some small rust stains on the base of the handle due to the manufacturing process. These are harmless and easy to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two versions of the Skrama. The older version features a secondary bevel, with the edge sharpened to two different angles: a 25° section near the grip for fine work and whittling, and a 34° angle along the rest of the blade for chopping. The newer version no longer has a secondary bevel. Instead, the edge is ground to a uniform 34° angle along the entire length. Going forward, only the new, uniformly ground version will be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is there a hole in the blade? It is used when tempering the blades and later during other steps of production. Of course, you can come up with your own uses for it too, but most importantly, it is there for a purpose, not for decoration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne-and-a-half-handed rubber grip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is designed for a \"one-and-a-half-handed\" grip. The back end gives a good, solid grip and more power for tough chopping action, for which this bush knife is primarily designed. The upper third of the grip is shaped to give you a good feel for detailed work, such as making firestarters. This is however not a miniature model maker’s scalpel and not intended as one, but as any self-respecting Finnish blade, it can be used to carve a proper wooden cock, \"Leirikyrpä\" as it's known in Finnish military lingo. The knife is rather well-balanced, so the heavy blade doesn't cause problems when whittling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeather sheath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like Skrama itself, the leather sheath is designed with practicality in mind and made from excellent materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from tough 2 mm vegetable-tanned Finnish cow leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 mm (2.4\") wide belt loop fits just about any belt you can find, even those extra-wide military types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-ring swiveled belt loop lets the knife turn on your belt, keeping it from getting in the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnug-fitting press-stud strap secures the knife properly in its place. When brand new, the strap may seem \"short\". Just pull on it a bit or wet it with warm water, and it will soon get a perfect length and shape!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrommet for a leg tie at the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage hole at the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRight or left?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe words \"Right\" and \"Left\" in the menu might confuse some folks, so let’s clarify it. It refers to your dominant hand, not the side of your body. You pull your knife out of the \"Right\" sheath with your right hand (normal grip), no matter where the sheath is – left side, right side, or on the front. The \"Left\" sheath works the same way for the left-handed folks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer to pull your knife, e.g., with your right hand from the right side, with your knuckles between your body and the knife handle, only then take the \"Left\" sheath so the blade edge will face forward. Simple!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t get confused with the Skrama sheath, it has the seam and the tip angle on the other side than the Jääkäri leather sheaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSustainable leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather of Varusteleka sheaths comes from Pelo Leather, a Finnish family-owned Central Ostrobothnian tannery founded in 1897. In addition to producing top-quality sheaths and leather with minimized waste and emissions, the company is respectful of the source of the raw materials: the animals and the nature in which they live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePelo Leather uses moose and yak hides provided by hunters and nomads, and cowhides, which are a side product of the dairy and meat industries. The cowhides come from local abattoirs that have standards for ensuring the well-being of the animals. No animals are reared for the sole purpose of producing these leathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir business quarter is 25 years, and a lot of effort is put into the processes and logistics of the business to provide a cleaner environment for future generations. We are proud to have their leather in our sheaths!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varusteleka","offers":[{"title":"With secondary bevel \/ 240R, Right-handed, Black","offer_id":52420878434643,"sku":null,"price":557.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without secondary bevel \/ 240R, Right-handed, Black","offer_id":53239125639507,"sku":null,"price":557.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"With secondary bevel \/ 240L, Left-handed, Black","offer_id":52420878467411,"sku":null,"price":557.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without secondary bevel \/ 240L, Left-handed, Black","offer_id":53239125672275,"sku":null,"price":557.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/varusteleka-skrama-240-sheath-left-11.jpg?v=1764341449","url":"https:\/\/varustilika.com\/en-pl\/products\/varusteleka-skrama-240-with-leather-sheath","provider":"Varusteleka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}