{"product_id":"spyderco-shaman-show-side-mokume-gane-scale","title":"Spyderco Shaman – Show-Side Mokume-Gane Scale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTransform Your Shaman Into a One-of-a-Kind Collector's Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpyderco Shaman\u003c\/strong\u003e is already revered as one of the finest full-size folding knives ever produced — with its compression lock, S30V blade, and G-10 handle commanding respect from collectors and daily carriers alike. This custom \u003cstrong\u003eshow-side Mokume-Gane scale\u003c\/strong\u003e takes that foundation and elevates it into wearable sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMokume-Gane — the Japanese art of laminated metals — produces a flowing wood-grain pattern in metal that is both ancient in technique and unmistakably modern in aesthetic. Fitted precisely to the show side of the Shaman's handle, this scale replaces the standard G-10 slab with a hand-forged, hand-finished piece of living metal art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mokume-Gane — multi-metal laminate (typically copper, brass, and\/or silver alloys), forged and etched to reveal layered grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision machined to match the Spyderco Shaman show-side geometry — drop-in replacement, no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished and etched to bring out the distinctive wood-grain pattern; each scale is unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with standard Shaman hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Show side only (1 scale included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Art of Mokume-Gane\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvented in 17th-century Japan for sword fittings and decorative metalwork, Mokume-Gane (木目金山) translates literally as “wood-eye metal.” Layers of different metals are bonded under heat and pressure, then carved and manipulated to reveal the laminated pattern beneath. No two pieces share the same grain — like a fingerprint in metal, each scale is a unique expression of the forger's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning your fingers along the surface, you feel the subtle topography of the layers — polished ridges of copper giving way to valleys of brass, the whole thing catching light differently with every angle. On the Shaman's broad, palm-filling handle, it is nothing short of spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Shaman?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shaman's large, flat show-side panel offers the ideal canvas for Mokume-Gane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts G-10 scale is user-replaceable, making this upgrade fully reversible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shaman's collector community actively seeks scale upgrades — this is the pinnacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with aftermarket titanium backspacers and hardware sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Spyderco Shaman (all standard production variants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide: Show side (right-hand carry orientation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mokume-Gane (copper\/brass\/silver laminate — composition may vary per piece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand-etched and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: 1x show-side scale only (hardware not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade: Handcrafted, one at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach scale is unique — grain pattern, color distribution, and finish depth will vary. Photos are representative of material quality. Allow 1–2 weeks for production.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taitan Edge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53421654901025,"sku":"SHM-SCL-MKG-SS-001","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/7487\/6449\/files\/IMG_8977.jpg?v=1788280975","url":"https:\/\/taitanedge.com\/products\/spyderco-shaman-show-side-mokume-gane-scale","provider":"taitan edge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}